Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- raunchy
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film a fun, funny comic romp, while noting that it only partly captures the strengths of its source material.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nick Twisp conjures François Dillinger as an internal voice of revolt when romantic and family obstacles overwhelm him.
Nick’s pursuit of Sheeni is inseparable from his split between restrained self-presentation and rebellious fantasy.
Nick navigates his sex-obsessed mother, financial manipulation, religious parental control, and an implausible rival.
Nick engineers increasingly audacious schemes to reach Sheeni and resist the adults controlling their lives.
Films like Youth in Revolt, and why
The Wackness
shares awkward teenage romance, coming-of-age misbehavior, and offbeat deadpan humor
Igby Goes Down
shares eccentric adolescent protagonists, rebellious romantic longing, and stylized indie comedy
Harold and Maude
shares surreal teen identity play, romantic obsession, and irreverent coming-of-age comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Miguel Arteta
- Release Date
- 2009-09-11
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (1006)
Cast
- Michael Cera
- Portia Doubleday
- Jean Smart
- M. Emmet Walsh
- Steve Buscemi
- Adhir Kalyan
- Fred Willard
- Ray Liotta
- Zach Galifianakis
- Erik Knudsen
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Youth in Revolt about?
- A lovelorn teenager creates a rebellious alter ego to outmaneuver family dysfunction, parental control, and romantic competition.
- What is Youth in Revolt like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Youth in Revolt as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Youth in Revolt violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Youth in Revolt as mild.
- What did critics think of Youth in Revolt?
- Critics generally found the film a fun, funny comic romp, while noting that it only partly captures the strengths of its source material.
- Which films are like Youth in Revolt?
- Films with a similar feel include The Wackness, Igby Goes Down, and Harold and Maude.
- How long is Youth in Revolt?
- Youth in Revolt runs 89 minutes.
- Where can I watch Youth in Revolt?
- In United States, Youth in Revolt streams on MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel.
