6.7
The Spectacular Now
2013
At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!
A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
A group of Southern-California high school students ignore their studies in favor of indulging in their teenage distractions.
Sean PennJeff Spicoli
Jennifer Jason LeighStacy Hamilton
Judge ReinholdBrad Hamilton
Phoebe CatesLinda Barrett
Brian BackerMark "Rat" Ratner
Robert RomanusMike Damone
Ray WalstonMr. Hand
Scott ThomsonArnold
Vincent SchiavelliMr. Vargas
Amanda WyssLisa
D.W. BrownRon Johnson
Forest WhitakerCharles Jefferson
Kelli MaroneyCindy
Tom NolanDennis Taylor
Blair TefkinPat Bernardo
Eric StoltzStoner Bud
James RussoRobber
James BoltGreg
Nicolas CageBrad's Bud
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Seen this one a few times over the years and still as fun as ever with a wonderful ensemble cast, a few of which have had a sustained career (others, like Phoebe Cates, Robert Romanus and Brian Backer, not so much). Has a good amount of heart mixed in with the comedy. Not sure where I place this amongst other coming-of-age flicks like The Breakfast Club or Dazed and Confused) but still really well made. **4.0/5**
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