The Spectacular Now

"Hits You Like A Shot In The Heart."

Sep 13 2013 R 1h 35m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.

Plot

Sutter Keely lives in the now. It's a good place for him. A high school senior, charming and self-possessed, he's the life of the party, loves his job at a men's clothing store, and has no plans for the future. A budding alcoholic, he's never far from his supersized, whiskey-fortified thirst-master cup. But after being dumped by his girlfriend, Sutter gets drunk and wakes up on a lawn with Aimee Finecky hovering over him. She's different: the "nice girl" who reads science fiction and doesn't have a boyfriend. While Aimee has dreams of a future, Sutter lives in the impressive delusion of a spectacular now, yet somehow, they're drawn together.

Written by

Scott Neustadter, Michael H. Weber, Tim Tharp

Directed by

James Ponsoldt

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Andrew Lauren Productions, 21 Laps Entertainment, Global Produce

Languages

English

Awards

9 wins & 32 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
164,910
Average Rating
7 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
NA