Youth in Revolt

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Youth in Revolt

R

2010

1h 30m

Romance

Comedy

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As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed.

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Critics Consensus

It may not entirely do its source material justice, but Miguel Arteta's Youth in Revolt is a fun, funny comic romp that lets Michael Cera stretch a little and introduces filmgoers to a major find in Portia Doubleday.

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Caryn James

Marie Claire

10/11/2017

But all the silliness reminds us that there is no age limit on expressing your confident inner vixen - especially in these uneasy times.

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Perri Nemiroff

Perri Nemiroff (YouTube)

09/13/2010

3.5/5

The movie doesn't pack the same punch as the book, but still manages to create a wildly entertaining blend of teen love, awkwardness and vulgarity.

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

06/23/2010

C+

[Its] classic cinema shoutouts and gaggle of off-kilter characters feel like retreads.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

08/28/2023

2.5/4

Ultimately, the result feels forcibly quirky, if occasionally hilarious, and might be worth your time depending on your fondness for the movie’s star.

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

10/19/2022

Deliciously abnormal. [Full review in Spanish]

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

11/30/2020

7/10

As if written specifically for Cera, the dialogue and screenplay are particularly seductive, enticing with bitingly sarcastic poetry and linguistically adept observations.

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Keith B B

@Okbullard Nov 15

I've always liked Michael Cera and he's true to form in this one. It has good acting and storyline and doesn't take itself to seriously. I really liked the alter ego idea as well. It's definitely worth your time.

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@CheeseBurger 07/22/2025

Great story not the funniest

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Bucky R

@Bucky3085 05/31/2025

Pretty funny, all-star cast, worth the 90 minutes.

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Haven P

@RT26438989 02/18/2025

really good movie and the acting was great and not only really funny as well must watch!!!!!!!

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Horror fan 4

@Horrorfan4life 09/16/2024

What a funny movie. Cera leads an all star cast in this delightful 90 minute film. The characters and story were great. This is what we need more of. 90 minute movies. Tim Treakle

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Aaron M

@RT04058057 05/04/2024

I love this movie. I think this is Michael Cera's best work. The dialogue is sharp and witty and the cast is great! I laughed throughout this whole movie!!

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Portia Doubleday

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Jean Smart

Estelle Twisp

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George Twisp

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Synopsis

As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed.

Director: Miguel Arteta
Producer: David Permut
Screenwriter: Gustin Nash, C.D. Payne
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: David Permut Productions, Shangri-La Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Drug Use|Sexual Content)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 8, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $15.3M
Runtime: 1h 30m