Adult Beginners

Adult Beginners

Some people just can't handle growing up.

Directed by Ross Katz

Produced by Through Films, Duplass Brothers Productions

201490 min5.4 / 10

A comedic coming-of-age story about a self-absorbed man forced into domestic responsibility and family connection, balancing humor with genuine emotional growth.

A young, hipster entrepreneur crashes and burns on the eve of his company’s big launch. With his entire life in disarray, he leaves Manhattan to move in with his estranged pregnant sister, brother-in-law and three year-old nephew in the suburbs — only to become their manny. Faced with real responsibility, he may finally have to grow up — but not without some bad behavior first.

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