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Summary Mavis Gary is a writer of teen literature who returns to her small hometown to relive her glory days and attempt to reclaim her happily married high school sweetheart. When returning home proves more difficult than she thought, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate who hasn't quite gotten over high school, either. (Paramoun...

Directed By: Jason Reitman

Written By: Diablo Cody

Young Adult
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 42 Critic Reviews
71
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 204 User Ratings
6.4
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Summary Mavis Gary is a writer of teen literature who returns to her small hometown to relive her glory days and attempt to reclaim her happily married high school sweetheart. When returning home proves more difficult than she thought, Mavis forms an unusual bond with a former classmate who hasn't quite gotten over high school, either. (Paramoun...

Directed By: Jason Reitman

Written By: Diablo Cody

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 42 Critic Reviews
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2% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 42 Critic Reviews
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83% Positive
35 Reviews
14% Mixed
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2% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 204 User Ratings
6.4
60% Positive
122 Ratings
26% Mixed
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14% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 204 User Ratings
6.4
60% Positive
122 Ratings
26% Mixed
54 Ratings
14% Negative
28 Ratings

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Production Company Paramount Pictures, Denver and Delilah Productions, Indian Paintbrush, Mandate Pictures, Mr. Mudd, Right of Way Films
Release Date Dec 9, 2011
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating R
Tagline Everyone gets old. Not everyone grows up.
Golden Globes, USA
1 Nomination
Critics Choice Awards
3 Nominations
Central Ohio Film Critics Association
3 Nominations