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The Spectacular Now

R20131h 35mJames Ponsoldt
IMDb 7.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 82

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"Hits You Like A Shot In The Heart."

Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.

ComedyDramaRomance
Based On Novel Or BookAlcoholismComing Of AgeHigh School StudentBased On Young Adult NovelIntrospectiveTeenager

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Spectacular Now (2013) about?

Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.

Who stars in The Spectacular Now?

The Spectacular Now stars Miles Teller (Sutter Keely), Shailene Woodley (Aimee Finecky), Masam Holden (Ricky Mehlinger), Kaitlyn Dever (Krystal Krittenbrink), Brie Larson (Cassidy Roy). The film was directed by James Ponsoldt.

How long is The Spectacular Now?

The Spectacular Now has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated R.

Is The Spectacular Now worth watching?

The Spectacular Now holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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