The Spectacular Now
Directed by James Ponsoldt
Starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Masam Holden, Kaitlyn Dever, Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Karen Strassman, Andre Royo
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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.
- Original language
- English
- Screenplay
- Tim Tharp, Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber
- Music
- Rob Simonsen
- Cinematography
- Jess Hall, Paul Varrieur
- Cast
- Kaitlyn Dever, Brie Larson, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Karen Strassman, Andre Royo, Bob Odenkirk, Nicci Roessler
Updated July 22, 2026
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