Youth in Oregon
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJoel David Moore
Written byAndrew Eisen
Produced by
  • Joey Carey
  • Morgan White
  • Stefan Nowicki
Starring
CinematographyRoss Riege
Edited byMichael Taylor
Music byJoel P. West
Production
companies
  • Sundial Pictures
  • Campfire
Distributed by
Release dates
Running time
105 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.

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

A 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

Production

The 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

The 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

  1. ^ a b "Youth In Oregon". TribecaFilm.com. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  2. ^ Yamato, Jen (April 23, 2014). "Joel David Moore To Direct Euthanasia Road Trip Pic 'Youth In Oregon'". Deadline Hollywood.
  3. ^ a b Hipes, Patrick (March 20, 2015). "Frank Langella To Star In Euthanasia Road Trip Pic 'Youth In Oregon'". Deadline Hollywood.
  4. ^ Kit, Borys (March 1, 2015). "Billy Crudup Joins Frank Langella in 'Youth In Oregon' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  5. ^ Pedersen, Erik (June 10, 2015). "Christina Applegate Joins Dark Comedy 'Youth In Oregon'; 'Northmen' Invasion Set For July". Deadline Hollywood.
  6. ^ Kit, Borys (June 22, 2015). "Josh Lucas Joins Frank Langella in Indie 'Youth in Oregon' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  7. ^ Kit, Borys (July 6, 2015). "'Transformers: Age of Extinction' Star Nicola Peltz Joins 'Youth in Oregon' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  8. ^ "Youth in Oregon - Production Listing". Backstage. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
  9. ^ "TRIBECA 2016 ANNOUNCES LINEUPS FOR SPOTLIGHT, MIDNIGHT, SPECIAL SCREENINGS, AND TRIBECA/ESPN SPORTS FILM FESTIVAL". TribecaFilm.com. March 8, 2016. Retrieved March 20, 2016.
  10. ^ McNary, Dave (December 19, 2016). "Frank Langella's Drama 'Youth in Oregon' Gets February Release". Variety. Retrieved December 19, 2016.

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Films directed by Joel David Moore
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