Adulthood (2025 film)

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Adulthood
Adulthood 2025 poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Alex Winter
Written byMichael M.B. Galvin
Produced by
  • Michael Cho
  • Tim Lee
  • Danny Roberts
  • Jackie Langelier
  • H.S. Naji
  • Scott Kroopf
  • Alex Winter
  • Russell Hollander
  • Lisa Wolofsky
Starring
CinematographyChristopher Mably
Edited bySandy Pereira
Music by Paul Leonard-Morgan
Production
company
El Jaibo LLC
Distributed by Republic Pictures Paramount
Release dates
  • September 11, 2025 (2025-09-11)(TIFF)
  • September 19, 2025 (2025-09-19)(United States)
Running time
97 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Adulthood is a 2025 American comedy drama film directed by Alex Winter and written by Michael M.B. Galvin. It stars Josh Gad, Kaya Scodelario, Billie Lourd, Winter, and Anthony Carrigan.

Contents

The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2025, [1] and was released in select theaters on September 19, 2025. [2] [3]

Premise

A brother and sister discover a dead body in their parents' basement. [4]

Cast

Production

The film is directed by Alex Winter who also stars and is a producer. The film was initially entitled The Adults. [5] Michael Cho, Tim Lee, Danny Roberts, Jackie Langelier, H.S. Naji, Scott Kroopf, Lisa Wolofsky, and Russell Hollander are producers. Michael M.B. Galvin wrote the script. [6] Olive Hill Media is the lead equity financier for the film. [7]

In May 2024, Kaya Scodelario and Billie Lourd joined the cast which also contained Josh Gad, and Anthony Carrigan, and principal photography got underway in Ottawa. [8]

Release

In October 2024, Republic Pictures acquired North American distribution rights to the film. [9]

Reception

The film holds an 77% approval rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, based on 13 critic reviews. [10]

References

  1. 1 2 "Adulthood". Toronto International Film Festival . Retrieved August 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 21, 2025). "TIFF Galas & Presentations: World Premieres 'Good Fortune', 'Nuremberg', Sydney Sweeney Pic 'Christy', Angelina Jolie 'Couture'; North American Debuts Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein', Dwayne Johnson 'Smashing Machine'". Deadline. Retrieved July 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ DeVore, Britta (August 6, 2025). "Josh Gad and Kaya Scodelario Cover Up a Murder in First Trailer for New Noir Satire Thriller [Exclusive]". Collider. Retrieved August 6, 2025.
  4. ↑ Vlessing, Etan (February 6, 2023). "Evan Rachel Wood, Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan to Star in 'The Adults' Murder Mystery". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  5. ↑ Lang, Brent (February 6, 2023). "Evan Rachel Wood, Josh Gad, Anthony Carrigan Starring in Alex Winter's 'The Adults'". Variety. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  6. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 10, 2024). "Kaya Scodelario & Billie Lourd Join Alex Winter's Noir 'Adulthood'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 11, 2024.
  7. ↑ Grobar, Matt (May 10, 2024). "Kaya Scodelario & Billie Lourd Join Alex Winter's Noir 'Adulthood'". Deadline. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  8. ↑ Baalla, Sara (May 10, 2024). "Kaya Scodelario lands next movie role following The Gentlemen success". Digital Spy. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ Ntim, Zac (October 22, 2024). "Alex Winter's 'Adulthood' Starring Kaya Scodelario & Billie Lourd Lands U.S. & Canadian Rights Deal". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Adulthood (2025)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
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