It's the summer of 1987, and recent college grad James Brennan can't wait to begin his long-anticipated dream trip to Europe. Unfortunately, James' plans come to a screeching halt when his parents announce that they are unable to subsidize his trip. Forced to take a job at the local amusement park, James prepares for the worst summer ever, until he finds love with a captivating co-worker named Em.

Jesse Eisenberg
as James Brennan

Kristen Stewart
as Em Lewin

Martin Starr
as Joel

Kristen Wiig
as Paulette

Bill Hader
as Bobby

Ryan Reynolds
as Mike Connell

Margarita Levieva
as Lisa P.

Jack Gilpin
as Mr. Brennan

Josh Pais
as Mr. Lewin

Wendie Malick
as Mrs. Brennan
John Chard
Mottola strikes one from the heart. It's 1987 and James Brennan is home for the summer after earning himself a degree in Renaissance Studies. Which unsurprisingly isn't any use to him when trying to gain employment in this part of Pittsburg. Which is now a problem since his planned trip to Europ...