Youth in Revolt (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2009, Youth in Revolt is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Miguel Arteta, running about 87 minutes. “Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As a fan of Albert Camus and Jean-Luc Godard, teenage Nick Twisp is definitely out of his element when his mother and her boyfriend move the family to a trailer park. When a pretty neighbor named Sheeni plays records by French crooners, it's love at first sight for frustrated and inexperienced Nick. Learning that she is dating someone, Nick launches a hilarious quest to find his way into Sheeni's heart -- and bed.
Who’s in it. Youth in Revolt stars Michael Cera as Nick Twisp / François Dillinger, Portia Doubleday as Sheeni Saunders, Jean Smart as Estelle Twisp and M. Emmet Walsh as Mr. Saunders, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Youth in Revolt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Youth in Revolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Youth in Revolt tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Youth in Revolt (2009)?
- In US, Youth in Revolt is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Youth in Revolt worth watching?
- Youth in Revolt holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Youth in Revolt?
- Youth in Revolt stars Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh and Steve Buscemi.