Adventureland (2009)
In 1987, James Brennan's dreams of a European summer vacation before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses. He goes to work at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland - a place where the games are rigged and the rides make you sick. There, he falls in love with witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that setting, the two have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust. A place where James discovers what he truly values.
Primary Title
- Adventureland
Date Broadcast
- Saturday 9 August 2014
Release Year
- 2009
Start Time
- 23 : 00
Finish Time
- 01 : 07
Duration
- 127:00
Channel
- TV2
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- In 1987, James Brennan's dreams of a European summer vacation before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses. He goes to work at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland - a place where the games are rigged and the rides make you sick. There, he falls in love with witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that setting, the two have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust. A place where James discovers what he truly values.
Classification
- AO
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Amusement parks--Fiction
- Monogamous relationships
- Friendship--Drama
Genres
- Drama
- Romance-comedy
Contributors
- Greg Mottola (Director)
- Jesse Eisenberg (Actor)
- Kristen Stewart (Actor)
- Martin Starr (Actor)
- Ryan Reynolds (Actor)
- Margarita Levieva (Actor)
- Bill Hader (Actor)
- Kristen Wiig (Actor)
- Greg Mottola (Writer)
- Miramax Films (Production Unit)
- Sidney Kimmel Entertainment (Production Unit)
- Sidney Kimmel (Producer)
- Anne Carey (Producer)
- Ted Hope (Producer)
- Greg Mottola (Writer)
Subjects
- Amusement parks--Fiction
- Monogamous relationships
- Friendship--Drama