Acceptance
“Go find yourself!”
Synopsis
A comedic, sometimes poignant look at the absurdity of today's college-applications process for parents and teens. Joan Cusack stars as a stressed-out mom who is trying to get her teen daughter into college.
Top Cast
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Mae Whitman
Taylor Rockefeller
Michael C. 'Mike' Allen
Yates Professor
Brigid Brannagh
Olivia
Jasmine Burke
Lily
Joan Cusack
Nina
Deepti Daryanani
Maya
Marcus Hester
Mr. Joyce
Rob Mayes
Ajay Mehta
Bill Murphey
John Atwood
Mr. Kavorkian
Rachel Bean
Admissions Officer
Angie Bolling
Yates Admission Officer
Silas Cooper
Mr. Kurshner
John Crow
Mr. Leon
Tammy Eaton
Facultu at P.T.A. Meeting
Jude Gavi
Faculty
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sanaa Hamri
- Screenplay & Story
- Suzette Couture, Susan Coll
- Original Score
- Richard Marvin, Alan Derian
- Original Title
- Acceptance
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- RHI Entertainment, All In Entertainment, Lifetime
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sanaa Hamri
Suzette Couture, Susan Coll
Richard Marvin, Alan Derian
Frank Byers, Anthony B. Richmond
Tod Feuerman
Michele Samit, Frank von Zerneck, Robert M. Sertner, Ronnie D. Clemmer, Sharon Cicero
Department Leadership Roster
James A. Gelarden
Production Design
Caroline B. Marx
Costume Design
Frank Byers
Director of Photography
Tod Feuerman
Editor
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Sanaa Hamri
Director
Richard Marvin
Original Music Composer
Alan Derian
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Acceptance
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Acceptance about?
A comedic, sometimes poignant look at the absurdity of today's college-applications process for parents and teens. Joan Cusack stars as a stressed-out mom who is trying to get her teen daughter into college.
Who directed Acceptance?
Acceptance was directed by Sanaa Hamri.
Who stars in Acceptance?
The principal cast of Acceptance includes Mae Whitman, Michael C. 'Mike' Allen, Brigid Brannagh, Jasmine Burke, Joan Cusack.
When was Acceptance released and how long is it?
Acceptance was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Acceptance?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Acceptance was composed by Richard Marvin, Alan Derian.
Is Acceptance based on a book or true story?
Acceptance is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Susan Coll".