Movie·2009·1h 35m
Acceptance
Go find yourself!
Directed By
Sanaa Hamri
Country
Japan
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
A comedic, sometimes poignant look at the absurdity of today's college-applications process for parents and teens. Joan Cusack stars as a stressed-out mom who is trying to get her teen daughter into college.
Producer
Sharon Cicero, Michele Samit
Cinematography
Anthony B. Richmond
Music
Alan Derian
Editor
Tod Feuerman
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
11 votes
Where to watch
Region: USBuy
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// cast
Cast
Mae Whitman
Taylor Rockefeller
Michael C. 'Mike' Allen
Yates Professor
Brigid Brannagh
Olivia
Jasmine Burke
Lily
Joan Cusack
Nina
Deepti Daryanani
Maya
Marcus Hester
Mr. Joyce
Rob Mayes
Ajay Mehta
Bill Murphey
John Atwood
Mr. Kavorkian
Rachel Bean
Admissions Officer
Angie Bolling
Yates Admission Officer
Silas Cooper
Mr. Kurshner
John Crow
Mr. Leon
Tammy Eaton
Facultu at P.T.A. Meeting
Jude Gavi
Faculty
// crew
Crew
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Sharon Cicero
Executive Producer
Michele Samit
Executive Producer
Ronnie D. Clemmer
Executive Producer
Robert M. Sertner
Executive Producer
Tod Feuerman
Editor
Frank Byers
Director of Photography
Frank von Zerneck
Executive Producer
Sanaa Hamri
Director
Alan Derian
Original Music Composer
Richard Marvin
Original Music Composer
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