Youth in Oregon is a 2016 American comedy-drama film directed by Joel David Moore and starring Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, Christina Applegate, Nicola Peltz, Mary Kay Place, and Josh Lucas.
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| Directed by | Joel David Moore |
| Written by | Andrew Eisen |
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| Cinematography | Ross Riege |
| Edited by | Michael Taylor |
| Music by | Joel P. West |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 16, 2016.[1] The film was released in theaters on February 3, 2017, by Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films.
Premise
editA man is tasked with driving his embittered 80-year-old father-in-law cross country to be legally euthanized in Oregon, while along the way helping him rediscover a reason for living.
Cast
edit- Frank Langella as Raymond Engersol
- Billy Crudup as Brian Gleason
- Christina Applegate as Kate Gleason
- Nicola Peltz as Annie Gleason
- Mary Kay Place as Estelle Engersol
- Josh Lucas as Danny Engersol
- Alex Shaffer as Nick Gleason
Production
editThe project was announced in April 2014, with the hiring of Joel David Moore to direct a script by Andrew Eisen.[2] In March 2015, Frank Langella was cast in the film's leading role.[3] The Hollywood Reporter announced that Billy Crudup had joined the cast in May 2015.[4] In June 2015, it was reported that Christina Applegate would co-star.[5] That same month, Josh Lucas was cast in the film.[6] In early July 2015, Nicola Peltz was cast to portray the daughter of Crudup and Applegate.[7]
Principal photography began on June 20, 2015, in New York City.[3] Filming concluded on July 20, 2015.[8]
Release
editThe film had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 16, 2016.[1][9] Shortly after, Orion Pictures and Samuel Goldwyn Films acquired distribution rights and set the film for a February 3, 2017, release.[10]
References
edit- ^ a b "Youth In Oregon". TribecaFilm.com. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ Yamato, Jen (April 23, 2014). "Joel David Moore To Direct Euthanasia Road Trip Pic 'Youth In Oregon'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (March 20, 2015). "Frank Langella To Star In Euthanasia Road Trip Pic 'Youth In Oregon'". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Kit, Borys (March 1, 2015). "Billy Crudup Joins Frank Langella in 'Youth In Oregon' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (June 10, 2015). "Christina Applegate Joins Dark Comedy 'Youth In Oregon'; 'Northmen' Invasion Set For July". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Kit, Borys (June 22, 2015). "Josh Lucas Joins Frank Langella in Indie 'Youth in Oregon' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ Kit, Borys (July 6, 2015). "'Transformers: Age of Extinction' Star Nicola Peltz Joins 'Youth in Oregon' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Youth in Oregon - Production Listing". Backstage. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
- ^ "TRIBECA 2016 ANNOUNCES LINEUPS FOR SPOTLIGHT, MIDNIGHT, SPECIAL SCREENINGS, AND TRIBECA/ESPN SPORTS FILM FESTIVAL". TribecaFilm.com. March 8, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
- ^ McNary, Dave (December 19, 2016). "Frank Langella's Drama 'Youth in Oregon' Gets February Release". Variety. Retrieved December 19, 2016.