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Youth in Revolt

2009 · Movie · 89 min
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A lonely, polite teenager obsessed with art and culture falls madly in love with a sophisticated girl. To win her over and break free from his dull existence, he creates a rebellious, mustachioed alter ego named Francois. This bad-boy persona encourages him to commit a series of increasingly outrageous acts to prove his devotion.

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Director
Miguel Arteta
Based on
Youth in Revolt by C. D. Payne
Released
11 September 2009
Country
United States
Language
English
Runtime
89 min
Rated
R
Budget
$18.0M
Box office
$19.7M

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