“In 1987, James Brennan’s dreams of a summer European tour before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland, where [...]
“In 1987, James Brennan’s dreams of a summer European tour before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland, where he falls in love with a witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that bizarrely shady workplace, the young carnies have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust while James discovers what he truly values. Written by Kenneth Chisholm (kchishol@rogers.com)”
Director: Greg Mottola
Release Date:
3 April 2009 (USA)
Run Time:
Argentina:107 min | USA:107 min
Country: USA
Genre: Comedy , Drama , Romance
MPAA:
Rated R for language, drug use and sexual references.
Tagline: It was the worst job they ever imagined… and the best time of their lives.
Trivia: The movie was originally set to debut the same day the real Adventureland park reopens for business every year: 27 March.
Goofs: Continuity: When James is calling the horse race for the second time, when the camera shows the horses the purple horse is in the race but when the camera closes up on James, the purple horse is still in the home/stationary position, but when the camera shows the horses returning to the home position the purple is moving back again.