Big Time Adolescence

Big Time Adolescence is a 2019 American comedy film, written and directed by Jason Orley in his directorial debut. It stars Griffin Gluck, Pete Davidson, Sydney Sweeney, Colson Baker, Thomas Barbusca, Emily Arlook, Oona Laurence, and Jon Cryer.

It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2019. Early reviews have praised Davidson's performance.

Plot
A suburban teenager comes of age under the destructive guidance of his best friend, an aimless college dropout.

Cast

 * Griffin Gluck as Monroe "Mo" Harris
 * Pete Davidson as Zeke Presanti
 * Sydney Sweeney as Holly
 * Machine Gun Kelly as Nick
 * Thomas Barbusca as Jon Epstein
 * Emily Arlook as Kate Harris
 * Oona Laurence as Sophie
 * Jon Cryer as Reuben Harris
 * Julia Murney as Sherri Harris
 * Nick Ziobro as Chad
 * Michael Devine as Officer Peters

Production
In June 2018, it was announced Griffin Gluck, Pete Davidson, Sydney Sweeney, Machine Gun Kelly, Thomas Barbusca, Emily Arlook and Oona Laurence had joined the cast of the film, with Jason Orley directing from a screenplay he wrote. Will Phelps, Glen Trotiner, Mason Novick, and Jeremy Garelick will produce the film, under their American High and LD Entertainment banners, respectively. In July 2018, Jon Cryer joined the cast of the film.

Filming
Principal photography began in July 2018 in Syracuse, NY.

Release
The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2019.