Directed by: Greg Mottola
Written by: Greg Mottola
Produced by: Anne Carey, Ted Hope, Miramax, Sidney Kimmel Entertainment, This Is That Productions
Other cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Ryan Reynolds, Kristen Wiig, Bill Hader, Margarita Levieva
Release date: January 19, 2009 (Sundance Film Festival) | April 3, 2009
Genre: Comedy | Drama | Romance
Welcome to Adventureland, where the worst job imaginable is about to inadvertently turn into the summer that changes everything. Recent college grad, James Brennan had big plans to spend the summer on a life-altering trek through Europe, but when his parents have financial troubles James gets a summer job at the run down local amusement park, Adventureland, where he falls in love with a witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that bizarrely shady workplace, the young carnies have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust while James discovers what he truly values.
Cast and Characters
Jesse Eisenberg (James Brennan)
Kelsey Ledgin (Arlene)
Michael Zegen (Eric)
Ryan McFarland (Brad)
Jack Gilpin (Mr. Brennan)
Wendie Malick (Mrs. Brennan)
Matt Bush (Tommy Frigo)
Stephen Mast (Rich)
Kristen Wiig (Paulette)
Bill Hader (Bobby)
Martin Starr (Joel)
Kristen Stewart (Em Lewin)
Ryan Reynolds (Mike Connell)
Margarita Levieva (Lisa P.)
Josh Pais (Mr. Lewin)
Mary Birdsong (Francy)