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The Spectacular Now

ComedyDramaRomance

Directed by James Ponsoldt

Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them. From TMDB

19 reactions from 3 sources (Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews) · newest Oct 31, 2026 · last updated Nov 1, 2026 · How this works

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The Spectacular Now is a 2013 comedy drama romance film, directed by James Ponsoldt, starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Masam Holden.

  • 16 people have posted about this film on Bluesky, Mastodon, TMDB reviews
  • posts span Feb 9, 2015 to Oct 31, 2026

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  • Luke N. Good @lukengood.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 21, 2025

    What a story, Mark! My Tommy Wiseau look for Doctor Prismaticus’ show The Spectacular Now: an A24 film drag tribute at The Fixin’ To in Portland. Thank you to Woody Banter for the pics, and Hott Boxx for the wig! #portlandoregon #thefixinto #dragking #tommywiseau #thedisasterartist #theroom

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  • Cinefeast33 📽📺📚 @cinefeast33.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 31, 2026

    #NowWatching THE SPECTACULAR NOW (2013). Director: James Pondsoldt. Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley. My Halloween fright? Imagining Miles Teller is irresistible. Sorry, Teller fans, just don't see it. 1st time watch of coming-of-age romance. #filmsky 📽

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  • In Film We Trust podcast @ifwtpod.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 14, 2025

    #Valentinesday2025 Happy Valentine's Day folks! What's a romance film you find criminally underrated? How about The Spectacular Now, which brilliantly subverts the cliches of the genre and has an ending that's about as close to perfect as you can get.

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  • Edward Elderman @elderman.bsky.socialBluesky · Oct 14, 2025

    The Spectacular Now www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-... If you haven't seen this movie, see it. Its actors are magnificent.

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  • Sam Inglis @24fpsuk.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 25, 2024

    The Spectacular Now This teen movie, with a rich, complex performance from Miles Teller as a high school senior is both an alcoholic fuckup and authentically charming, seems to have all but vanished from popular consciousness. It is well worth seeking out. One of the genre's best in its decade.

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  • the7wivesofRebekahHarkness⸆⸉ 🥨 @the7wivesofrh.bsky.socialBluesky · Jul 7, 2026

    omg @souperman26.bsky.social was just talking about her and i brought up that they were in the movie series Divergent together!!! I’ve never seen The Spectacular Now 👀

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  • Xavier Ashe :donor: @xavier.infosec.exchange.ap.brid.gyBluesky · Jul 2, 2026

    Thanks to @tinker I've been playing around with this website. I'm happy to find that my name and handles are most absent. I'm either a "fictional character from the YA novel and film adaptation 'The Spectacular Now'" or a character from Star Trek. https://intheweights.com/

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  • Jaquazia Wilson @jwilson051998.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 21, 2026

    Happy 39th Birthday To Miles Teller Miles Teller (Born February 20, 1987) Is An American Actor. He Made His Feature Film Debut With The Independent Drama Rabbit Hole (2010), And Gained Wider Recognition For His Roles In The Coming-Of-Age Film The Spectacular Now (2013) And The Divergent Film Trilog

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  • Jaquazia Wilson @jwilson051998.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 21, 2025

    Happy 38th Birthday To Miles Teller Miles Teller (Born February 20, 1987) Is An American Actor. He Made His Feature Film Debut With The Independent Drama Rabbit Hole (2010), And Gained Wider Recognition For His Roles In The Coming-Of-Age Film The Spectacular Now (2013) And The Divergent Film

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  • The SpongeRooms @spongey444.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 1, 2025

    24. The Spectacular Now (2013). Good (with a like/heart),. Pretty good/charming coming of age movie, typical for its type but enjoyable.

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Sep 5, 2026

    The (movie) The Spectacular Now 1080p (iTunes)(UK) £4.99 (Romance) (iMDB) 7.6 Cast: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Masam Holden, Dayo Okeniyi, Kyle Chandler

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  • Jules @juleswritesstuff.bsky.socialBluesky · Nov 11, 2025

    Just saw #Eternity and hoo boy, the waterworks came to play. Miles Teller hasn’t made me cry that hard in a theater since The Spectacular Now. I also laughed way more than I thought I would. It was exactly the movie I needed right now.

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  • Curt Johnson - Indie Genius @indiegeniusMastodon · Nov 7, 2025

    Movie TV Tech Geeks #Movie #AStarisBorn #TheSpectacularNow These 10 Movies About Addiction and Alcoholism Are True Masterpieces http://dlvr.it/TP806g

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  • Today In Movies @todayinmovies.comBluesky · Sep 13, 2025

    🎬 The Top 4 Comedy Movies Released on September 13! What's your fave? 1. Lady for a Day 2. Mighty Aphrodite 3. The Spectacular Now 4. Life with Father Check out all 60 movies released on this day at https://todayinmovies.com #TodayInMovies #Movies #Film #Comedy

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  • Luke N. Good @lukengood.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 19, 2025

    Do you love A24 Films? Do you wanna see me dress up as Tommy Wiseau? Come to The Fixin To in Portland tomorrow at 8PM for The Spectacular Now, an A24 Film drag and burlesque tribute! Buy tickets here 👇 thefixinto.com/event-details/the-spectacular-now-a-drag-burlesque-tribute-to-a24 #portland #drag

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  • Movies • TV Shows & Physical Bluray Media 🍿 @movies-on-sale.bsky.socialBluesky · Feb 1, 2025

    The (movie) The Spectacular Now is available today on (Amazon) for (US) for $5.00 Cast: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Brie Larson, Masam Holden, Dayo Okeniyi, Kyle Chandler Genre: (Romance) Trailer & Reviews : www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_specta...

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  • metacritic @metacritic.comBluesky · Jun 22, 2024

    The Spectacular Now [82] is a Metacritic Must-See (now on Max): www.metacritic.com/movie/the-sp... #11pmspecial "What an affecting film this is. It respects its characters and doesn't use them for its own shabby purposes. How deeply we care about them." - Roger Ebert

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  • Danielle Solzman 🎥✡️🎬 @[email protected]Mastodon · Dec 27, 2023

    New from Solzy at the Movies: The Spectacular Now Is Raw, Honest, and Authentic #TheSpectacularNow #film #movies https://www.solzyatthemovies.com/2023/12/27/the-spectacular-now-is-raw-honest-and-authentic/

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  • tmdb39513728 @tmdb39513728TMDB reviews · Feb 9, 2015

    Staggering Negligence This review may contain spoilers Directors come in all shapes and sizes. They range from megalomaniacal tyrants to milquetoast mice. The best ones are virtually invisible, suggestive, telepathic, allowing their talent and techies to excel, while quietly, expertly weaving together their grand vision. James Ponsoldt is either halfway there, or on his way to nowhere. It's obvious he frees up plenty of slack to let his actors run loose, but they don't always know which…

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