Young Adult (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2011, Young Adult is a comedy and drama film directed by Jason Reitman, running about 94 minutes. “Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows up.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A divorced writer from the Midwest returns to her hometown to reconnect with an old flame, who's now married with a family.
Who’s in it. Young Adult stars Charlize Theron as Mavis Gary, Patton Oswalt as Matt Freehauf, Patrick Wilson as Buddy Slade and Elizabeth Reaser as Beth Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Young Adult has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $22.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Adult page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Adult tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Adult (2011)?
- In US, Young Adult is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Adult worth watching?
- Young Adult holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Adult?
- Young Adult stars Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt, Patrick Wilson, Elizabeth Reaser and Collette Wolfe.
- When was Young Adult released?
- Young Adult was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.