# Youth in Revolt (2009)

> A lovelorn teenager creates a rebellious alter ego to outmaneuver family dysfunction, parental control, and romantic competition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13346

## Facts

- Runtime: 89 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director: Miguel Arteta
- Cast: Michael Cera, Portia Doubleday, Jean Smart, M. Emmet Walsh, Steve Buscemi, Adhir Kalyan, Fred Willard, Ray Liotta
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0403702/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, irreverent, raunchy, lazy sunday, date night

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