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  • Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron

    Mavis Gary

  • Patton Oswalt

    Patton Oswalt

    Matt Freehauf

  • Patrick Wilson

    Patrick Wilson

    Buddy Slade

  • Elizabeth Reaser

    Elizabeth Reaser

    Beth Slade

  • Collette Wolfe

    Collette Wolfe

    Sadra Freehauf

  • Jill Eikenberry

    Jill Eikenberry

    Hedda Gary

Credits
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  • Jason Reitman

    Jason Reitman

    Director / Producer

  • Diablo Cody

    Diablo Cody

    Screenwriter / Producer

  • Lianne Halfon

    Lianne Halfon

    Producer

  • Mason Novick

    Mason Novick

    Producer

  • Russell Smith

    Russell Smith

    Producer

  • Charlize Theron

    Charlize Theron

    Producer

  • Brian Bell

    Brian Bell

    Co-Producer

  • Beth Kono

    Beth Kono

    Co-Producer

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    4:36 pm PST 12/9/2011
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    Charlize Theron is praised for her work as the immature former prom queen who attempts to win back the love of her ex-high school boyfriend. READ MORE

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    11:16 pm PST 12/8/2011
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    Charlize Theron, Patton Oswalt and Patrick Wilson attend the New York premiere of the Jason Reitman-directed dark comedy, hitting theaters on Dec. 9, at the Ziegfeld Theatre. Written by "Juno" scribe Diablo Cody, the film centers on young adult novelist Mavis who returns home to try and win back her high school love Buddy. READ MORE

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    12:00 pm PST 12/4/2011
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    Director Jason Reitman reunites with "Juno" screenwriter Diablo Cody in well acted, but narrowly conceived story about a deluded author of teen novels who plots to win back her high school boyfriend. READ MORE

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    9:29 pm PST 12/1/2011
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    Theron, who won the 2003 best actress Oscar, is again in the running for that prize for her portrayal of a selfish, mean-spirited woman in Jason Reitman's dramedy. READ MORE

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  10. VIDEO: Charlize Theron 'Young Adult'

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  13. THR's Awards Season Roundtable Series 2011: The Directors

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  16. VIDEO: Award Season Roundtable Series: The Directors Uncensored

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  19. VIDEO: Award Season Roundtable Series: The Directors

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Summary

A beautiful and damaged woman heads to her small home town to win back her high school sweetheart.

Company Info

  • Paramount Pictures Domestic Theatrical Distributor
  • Mandate Pictures Production Company
  • Mr. Mudd Productions Production Company
  • Right of Way Films Production Company
  • Denver & Delilah Films Production Company