Adventureland

Adventureland follows James Brennan, an overqualified college graduate forced to work at a rundown amusement park after his summer Europe trip falls through. Set in the summer of 1987, the film blends humor and heartfelt drama as James navigates awkward coworkers, a complicated romance with the mysterious Em, and the bittersweet realities of young adulthood. Director Greg Mottola crafts a deeply personal and nostalgic coming-of-age story grounded in authentic emotion.

• Filmed at Kennywood amusement park in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania.
• Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart dated briefly after filming.
• Director Greg Mottola based the story on his own life.
• Ryan Reynolds learned to play guitar for his role.
• The film is set in the summer of 1987.

• I majored in comparative literature, which is basically worthless.
• You can't put a price tag on a soul-crushing summer.
• Joel, I think I'm falling for you. Deeply, profoundly falling.
• If you're so smart, why are you working at Adventureland?
• I am so not equipped to deal with this job.