Superbad

Superbad (2007)

Come and get some!

Release:2007
Runtime:1h 53m
Country:United States
Director:Greg Mottola
Language:English

Superbad rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic

IMDb7.6/10· 687K votes
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Metacritic76%
TMDb7.3/10· 8K votes

With 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 7.6/10 on IMDb and 76/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been very positive.

About Superbad

Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.

Cast of Superbad

  • Jonah Hill

    Jonah Hill

    as Seth

  • Michael Cera

    Michael Cera

    as Evan

  • Christopher Mintz-Plasse

    Christopher Mintz-Plasse

    as Fogell

  • Bill Hader

    Bill Hader

    as Officer Slater

  • Seth Rogen

    Seth Rogen

    as Officer Michaels

  • Martha MacIsaac

    Martha MacIsaac

    as Becca

  • Emma Stone

    Emma Stone

    as Jules

  • Aviva Baumann

    Aviva Baumann

    as Nicola

  • Joe Lo Truglio

    Joe Lo Truglio

    as Francis the Driver

  • Kevin Corrigan

    Kevin Corrigan

    as Mark

  • Clement Blake

    Clement Blake

    as Homeless Guy

  • Erica Vittina Phillips

    Erica Vittina Phillips

    as Liquor Store Cashier

Superbad facts

Budget
$20M
Box office
$170.8M

Our take on Superbad

Greg Mottola's 2007 comedy follows two inseparable high-school seniors whose plan to throw a booze-soaked party spirals into a chaotic night, forcing them to face the anxiety of an impending separation. Beneath the raunchy jokes and misadventures lies a surprisingly tender story about male friendship on the cusp of adulthood. The humor is loud and unfiltered, but the emotional core keeps it grounded and rewatchable. It's best for viewers who enjoy crude, quotable teen comedy that still means something once the laughter fades. Come for the outrageous escapades, stay for two friends realizing that growing up means letting go.

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Audience opinions

What the audience liked

  • Coming of age authenticity captures awkward teenage dynamics hilariously
  • Chemistry between leads generates genuine laughs without relying on crude humor
  • Endearing character flaws make protagonists relatable despite questionable decisions

What the audience disliked

  • Some gross-out jokes feel juvenile compared to smarter comedy elements
  • Third act resolution wraps up somewhat artificially after comedic setup

Trailer

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