Storyline

In 1987, James Brennan's dreams of a summer European tour before studying at an Ivy League school in New York City are ruined after his parents have a severe career setback. As a result, James must get a summer job to cover his upcoming expenses at the decrepit local amusement park, Adventureland, where he falls in love with a witty co-worker, Emily Lewin. In that bizarrely shady workplace, the young carnies have unforgettable and painful learning experiences about life, love and trust while James discovers what he truly values.

Plot Keywords

friendship, summer job, romantic rivalry, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, mother son relationship, infidelity, horse racing, fourth of july, father son relationship, father daughter relationship, falling in love, pittsburgh pennsylvania, pot smoking, older man younger woman relationship, marijuana joint, swimming pool, stepmother stepdaughter relationship, roller coaster, quitting a job, drinking and driving

Short Review

Adventureland is reminiscent of indie movies like Breaking Away, Dazed and Confused and Clerks. You could put it another way and say it's not very original. Yet, watching the movie, you're too swept up in James's problems to care.

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Streaming Service

1. Microsoft Store : Rent From $3.99

2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 5.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 7.99, Rent: 3.99]

3. Amazon Video : From $3.99 to rent, Or available with STARZ on Prime Video Channels