The Myth of the American Sleepover


1h 33m 2010

Brief Synopsis

This story follows four young people on the last night of summer - their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure - chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and p

Film Details

Also Known As
Myth of the American Sleepover
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Teens
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Sundance Selects; Independent Talent Group; Mpi; Sundance Selects

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

Synopsis

This story follows four young people on the last night of summer - their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure - chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties. While looking for the iconic teenage experience, they discover the quiet moments that will later become a part of their youth they look back on with nostalgia.

Film Details

Also Known As
Myth of the American Sleepover
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Teens
Release Date
2010
Distribution Company
Sundance Selects; Independent Talent Group; Mpi; Sundance Selects

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 33m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble in a Narrative Feature at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival.

Limited Release in United States Summer July 22, 2011

Limited Release in United States Summer July 29, 2011

Released in United States 2010

Released in United States 2011

Released in United States March 2010

Released in United States May 2010

Released in United States on Video February 28, 2012

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (International Critics' Week Feature Film Competition) May 13-21, 2010.

Released in United States 2010 (Competition)

Released in United States 2010 (Young Americas)

Released in United States 2011 (World Cinema Now)

Released in United States on Video February 28, 2012

Released in United States March 2010 (Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Narrative Features Competition) March 12-20, 2010.)

Released in United States May 2010 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (International Critics' Week Feature Film Competition) May 13-21, 2010.)

Limited Release in United States Summer July 22, 2011 (New York City)

Shown at South by Southwest Film Festival (Narrative Features Competition) March 12-20, 2010.

Limited Release in United States Summer July 29, 2011 (Los Angeles)