
Adventureland

It was the worst job they ever imagined… and the best time of their lives.
Overview
It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em.
Fun facts
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Box office
Grossed $17.2M worldwide, about 1.8 times its $9.8M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Pittsburgh
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Credits scene
Has a mid-credits scene
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Setting
Set in Pittsburgh
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Music
Music by Yo La Tengo
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Terry Stacey
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Greg MottolaWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- April 3, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $9.8M
- Revenue
- $17.2M
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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