Youth in Revolt
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Youth in Revolt

(2009)Directed by Miguel Arteta89 min · RComedy, Romance, Drama
“Every "Revolution" Needs A Leader.”

Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) is a teenager who loves Camus and Godard, and his mother Estelle (Jean Smart) and her boyfriend have just moved him into a trailer park. Next door lives Sheeni Saunders (Portia Doubleday), who plays French records and already has a boyfriend, which Nick finds out almost as soon as he falls for her. Miguel Arteta follows him as he schemes to get close to her, with everything he wants resting on a girl who is hard to reach.

Michael Ceraas Nick Twisp / François Dillinger
Portia Doubledayas Sheeni Saunders
Jean Smartas Estelle Twisp
M. Emmet Walshas Mr. Saunders
Steve Buscemias George Twisp
Adhir Kalyanas Vijay Joshi
Fred Willardas Mr. Ferguson
Ray Liottaas Lance Wescott
Erik Knudsenas Lefty
Ari Graynoras Lacey
Justin Longas Paul Saunders
Rooney Maraas Taggarty
Jade Fuscoas Bernice Lynch
Lise Lacasseas Matron
Mary Kay Placeas Mrs. Saunders
Jonathan B. Wrightas Trent
Michael Collinsas Old Man
Gregory F. Andersonas Sailor #1
Connell Brownas Sailor #2
Randy Godwinas Officer #1
Tony Fanningas Officer #2
Francine Rousselas Headmistress
Chuy Chávezas Illegal Immigrant #1