Acceptance (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 2009, Acceptance is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Sanaa Hamri, running about 95 minutes. “Go find yourself!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A comedic, sometimes poignant look at the absurdity of today's college-applications process for parents and teens. Joan Cusack stars as a stressed-out mom who is trying to get her teen daughter into college.
Who’s in it. Acceptance stars Mae Whitman as Taylor Rockefeller, Michael C. 'Mike' Allen as Yates Professor, Brigid Brannagh as Olivia and Jasmine Burke as Lily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Acceptance has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Acceptance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Acceptance tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Acceptance (2009)?
- In US, Acceptance is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Acceptance worth watching?
- Acceptance holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Acceptance?
- Acceptance stars Mae Whitman, Michael C. 'Mike' Allen, Brigid Brannagh, Jasmine Burke and Joan Cusack.
- When was Acceptance released?
- Acceptance was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.