Haven't seen it, trailer looks good, looks like a coming-of-age movie for 30-something (29-something) people who are late-bloomers or falling behind.
Can anyone think of any other coming-of-age films like this, with older people "coming of age"?
I call these types of films quarter-life crisis dramedies (as they are usually comedy/drama) for people past college age, and up to early 30s.
You may be interested in the following:
female protagonists:
Girl Most Likely (2012)
Frances Ha (2012)
Free Samples (2012)
Lola Versus (2012)
Young Adult (2011)
See Girl Run (2012) - older than 30.
Take This Waltz (2011) - relationship-based more than life in general.
How Do You Know (2010)
male protagonists:
Jeff, Who Lives at Home (2011)
The Waterhole (2009)
Brightest Star (2013)
Happythankyoumoreplease (2010)
At Any Price (2012)
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Great list, didn't realize there were so many of these. Fantastic list. I'm going to use it. Thanks.
shareThanks for making such a nice list.
shareOne of the best of this genre recently is Liberal Arts.
Of course, don't forget The Graduate, the best of them all.
Garden state, wish I was here
shareIf that's what the writers were intending, then they flopped massively. Someone submitted her article for her and she wins, leading to a job offer back while she dicks around. That would be a horrible message to send to those experiencing a similar real life situation; things won't just fall into place for you while you wait.
shareLaggies - I really enjoyed that one.
shareThere's the original Lifeguard (1977, I think), that has Sam Elliott as a beach lifeguard in his 30's. He loves his job, but realizes he's getting old, and is getting pressure from his peers and parents about 'growing up' and 'getting a REAL job'.
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