Adventureland (2009)
A witty, wholesome summer romance unfolds with nostalgic melancholy at a 1987 amusement park.
It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em.
How intense is Adventureland?
Adventureland has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated R.
What Adventureland feels like
- Tone
- nostalgicheartwarmingmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate night
Where to stream Adventureland
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Adventureland for you?
Is Adventureland scary?
No. Adventureland is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Adventureland gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Adventureland sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Adventureland OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Adventureland?
Adventureland runs 1h 47m.
Where can I stream Adventureland?
Adventureland is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Adventureland have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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