Admissions
Synopsis
A gifted high-school student flubs her college admissions interviews for the most unexpected reasons in this independent coming-of-age drama. Cynical, world-weary Evie is more interested in taking care of her family than getting into the Ivy League institutions for which she seems destined. Dad Harry spends all his time building model trains in the basement, while workaholic mom Martha depends on Evie to take care of her other daughter, developmentally challenged Emily. When she's not busy reading poetry to her sister Emily, Evie hangs out with James (Fran Kranz), the sensitive boy next door, whose romantic overtures prove too confusing to acknowledge. College also seems too daunting, so Evie deliberately blows one university interview after another in the hopes of staying at home as her sister's keeper. Meanwhile, Evie begins passing off her own poems as Emily's, fuelling the belief that her brain-damaged sister is actually a literary savant.
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Lauren Ambrose
Evie Brighton
Amy Madigan
Martha Brighton
Christopher Lloyd
Steward Worthy
Fran Kranz
James Parks
Taylor Roberts
Emily Brighton
John Savage
Harry Brighton
Vernee Watson
Stanford Interviewer
Scott Adsit
Harvard Interviewer
Benjamin Pratt
Dartmouth Interviewer
Paul Ryan
Man
Aleksa Palladino
Amherst Interviewer
Joyce Schweickert
Saleslady
Storm Large
TV Host
Jennifer Schweickert
Librarian
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Melissa Painter
- Screenplay & Story
- Dawn O'Leary
- Original Score
- Thomas Schobel, Martin Tillman
- Original Title
- Admissions
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Melissa Painter
Dawn O'Leary
Thomas Schobel, Martin Tillman
Paul Ryan
Robert Frazen
Annette Vait, Brian Presley, Joyce Schweickert
Department Leadership Roster
Melissa Painter
Director
Dawn O'Leary
Screenplay
Annette Vait
Producer
Thomas Schobel
Original Music Composer
Robert Frazen
Editor
Paul Ryan
Director of Photography
Martin Tillman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Admissions
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What is Admissions about?
A gifted high-school student flubs her college admissions interviews for the most unexpected reasons in this independent coming-of-age drama. Cynical, world-weary Evie is more interested in taking care of her family than getting into the Ivy League institutions for which she seems destined. Dad Harry spends all his time building model trains in the basement, while workaholic mom Martha depends on Evie to take care of her other daughter, developmentally challenged Emily. When she's not busy reading poetry to her sister Emily, Evie hangs out with James (Fran Kranz), the sensitive boy next door, whose romantic overtures prove too confusing to acknowledge. College also seems too daunting, so Evie deliberately blows one university interview after another in the hopes of staying at home as her sister's keeper. Meanwhile, Evie begins passing off her own poems as Emily's, fuelling the belief that her brain-damaged sister is actually a literary savant.
Who directed Admissions?
Admissions was directed by Melissa Painter.
Who stars in Admissions?
The principal cast of Admissions includes Lauren Ambrose, Amy Madigan, Christopher Lloyd, Fran Kranz, Taylor Roberts.
When was Admissions released and how long is it?
Admissions was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Admissions?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Admissions was composed by Thomas Schobel, Martin Tillman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Admissions?
Admissions holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).