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Big Time Adolescence

Play trailer 2:05 Poster for Big Time Adolescence R,  2020,  1h 30m,  Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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A drug-dealing college dropout becomes a mentor to his best friend -- a straight-laced teen who idolizes him.
Big Time Adolescence

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Critics Consensus

Funny, heartfelt, and brought to life by a smartly assembled ensemble, Big Time Adolescence finds fresh pleasures in the crowded coming-of-age genre.

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Jason Bailey Crooked Marquee Mar 21, 2020
Orley is a funny but tricky writer, and in scene after scene, his ear for dialogue is just right - it's natural but heightened, funny without sounding too "written." Go to Full Review
Adam Graham Detroit News Mar 20, 2020
D+
Its characters aside, "Big Time Adolescence" has a lot of growing up to do. Go to Full Review
David Fear Rolling Stone Mar 20, 2020
2.5/5
It's a coming-of-age movie that relies on the cracked charm of its in-house boorish role model...and the usual storytelling beats. Go to Full Review
Akos Peterbencze Vulnerable Man (Medium) Jul 20, 2023
Big Time Adolescence is one of the best dramedies of the year. Don’t miss it. Go to Full Review
M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut Aug 27, 2022
2.5/5
Hulu’s Big Time Adolescence doesn’t have enough depth, quick wit, or earnestness to stand out in a jam-packed genre– even if they all practiced social distancing. Go to Full Review
Josh Parham Next Best Picture Jun 5, 2022
5/10
The tone of the comedy, trading on toxic masculinity and adolescent awkwardness, isn’t that charming nor does it reach a thematic conclusion that makes it feel earned. Go to Full Review
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Anakin S Feb 1, 2019 Absolutely amazing, hilarious, could watch again and again.
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Jason Orley

Director

Pete Davidson

Zeke

Griffin Gluck

Mo

Jon Cryer

Reuben

Oona Laurence

Sophie

Sydney Sweeney

Holly

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Movie Info

Synopsis A drug-dealing college dropout becomes a mentor to his best friend -- a straight-laced teen who idolizes him.
Director
Jason Orley
Producer
Jeremy Garelick, Mickey Liddell, Mason Novick, Will Phelps, Pete Shilaimon, Glen Trotiner
Screenwriter
Jason Orley
Distributor
Neon
Production Co
LD Entertainment
Rating
R (Drug Content|Alcohol Use|Pervasive Language|Sexual References)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 13, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 13, 2020
Runtime
1h 30m
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