Adult World
A self-styled young poet discovers that literary destiny is less useful than humility, work, and genuine human connection.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- awkward
- lazy sunday
- indie movie night
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film a smart, sharply observed independent comedy elevated by strong performances, especially from Emma Roberts and John Cusack.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Amy believes she is destined to become a great poet while resisting the practical demands of employment and debt.
Amy pursues reclusive writer Rat Billings as a literary mentor and hero figure.
The film combines sharp asides and uncomfortable social situations with observations about misguided youth.
Amy is a college graduate pursuing poetry while carrying college debt and working in a shop.
Films like Adult World, and why
Frances Ha
indie coming-of-age comedy about youthful ambition, self-delusion, and awkward adulthood
The To Do List
witty, wince-inducing young-adult comedy centered on artistic aspiration and emotional immaturity
Ruby Sparks
small-scale comic drama about misguided ambition, mentorship, and growing self-awareness
Movie Details
- Director
- Scott Coffey
- Release Date
- 2014-02-14
- Runtime
- 107 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (394)
Cast
- Emma Roberts
- Evan Peters
- John Cusack
- Armando Riesco
- Shannon Woodward
- Chris Riggi
- Scott Coffey
- Jo Mei
- Leah Lauren
- Reed Birney
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, 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 Adult World about?
- A self-styled young poet discovers that literary destiny is less useful than humility, work, and genuine human connection.
- What is Adult World like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Adult World as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Adult World violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Adult World.
- What did critics think of Adult World?
- Critics broadly found the film a smart, sharply observed independent comedy elevated by strong performances, especially from Emma Roberts and John Cusack.
- Which films are like Adult World?
- Films with a similar feel include Frances Ha, The To Do List, and Ruby Sparks.
- How long is Adult World?
- Adult World runs 107 minutes.
- Where can I watch Adult World?
- In United States, Adult World streams on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+, Sundance Now.
