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The Spectacular Now

Movie·2013·Comedy, Drama, Romance·1h 35m·6.7 (3,022)·Directed by James Ponsoldt

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Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.

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Miles TellerMiles TellerSutter KeelyShailene WoodleyShailene WoodleyAimee FineckyMasam HoldenMasam HoldenRicky MehlingerKaitlyn DeverKaitlyn DeverKrystal KrittenbrinkBrie LarsonBrie LarsonCassidy RoyKyle ChandlerKyle ChandlerTommy KeelyJennifer Jason LeighJennifer Jason LeighSara KeelyMary Elizabeth WinsteadMary Elizabeth WinsteadHolly Keely

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