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]