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Admission (2013)

โ€œLet someone in.โ€

5.6/10 ยท 661 votes 1h 47m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#259 of 284 films from 2013 #2638 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Paul Weitz ยท Written by Karen Croner, Jean Hanff Korelitz

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Overview

Straitlaced Princeton University admissions officer Portia Nathan is caught off-guard when she makes a recruiting visit to an alternative high school overseen by her former classmate, the freewheeling John Pressman. Pressman has surmised that Jeremiah, his gifted yet very unconventional student, might well be the son that Portia secretly gave up for adoption many years ago.

Cast

Tina Feyas Portia Nathan
Ann Haradaas Mrs. Lafont
Ben Levinas Junior Lafont
Dan Levyas James
Maggie Keenan-Bolgeras Girl on Tour
Gloria Reubenas Corinne
Paul Ruddas John Pressman
Wallace Shawnas Clarence
Elaine Kussackas Abby
Christopher Evan Welchas Brandt
Michael Genadryas Ben
Juliet Brettas Praying Applicant
John Brodskyas Smug Kid
Camille Brantonas Gymnast

Facts

Release dateMarch 21, 2013
Runtime107 min (1h 47m) โ€” about the same as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$13,000,000
Box office$18,637,201 (1.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt1814621

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Questions

How long is Admission?
Admission runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is Admission worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.6/10 across 661 votes, which places it #259 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 9%) and #2638 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Admission?
Admission was directed by Paul Weitz. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fatherhood (2021), About a Boy (2002), American Pie (1999).
Who stars in Admission?
Tina Fey as Portia Nathan; Ann Harada as Mrs. Lafont; Ben Levin as Junior Lafont; Dan Levy as James; Maggie Keenan-Bolger as Girl on Tour; Gloria Reuben as Corinne.
What is Admission rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Admission?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23348.

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