About Big Time Adolescence

Big Time Adolescence is a 2020 coming-of-age comedy film written and directed by Jason Orley, in his directorial debut. The movie revolves around the life of Mo, a high school student who befriends his sister's charismatic ex-boyfriend Zeke. Mo idolizes Zeke, sharing in his carefree and rebellious behavior, but this brotherhood leads Mo down a destructive path.

Making / Production

Jason Orley, who is also known for his work on Pete Davidson: SMD, made his directorial debut with Big Time Adolescence. The film was produced by American High and LD Entertainment and was primarily shot in Syracuse and Liverpool in New York.

Actors

• Pete Davidson as Zeke – Davidson brings his usual charisma and humor to the role of Zeke, a college dropout who seems stuck in perpetual adolescence.
• Griffin Gluck as Mo – Gluck delivers an engaging performance as the impressionable teenager who idolizes Zeke.
• Emily Arlook as Kate – She portrays Mo's older sister who is Zeke's ex-girlfriend.
• Jon Cryer as Reuben - Cryer plays Mo's concerned father who disapproves of Zeke.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.
• This is Jason Orley's directorial debut, and Pete Davidson's first leading role in a film.
• Jon Cryer and Griffin Gluck also worked together in the sitcom, "Two and a Half Men".

Quotes

• "You gotta cherish it. You do not understand the value of a moment until it becomes a memory." - Zeke
• "I think you gotta have a little bit of a wild side. You just gotta hide it from people who wouldn't understand." - Zeke
• "You're a genius! You're like the Elon Musk of partying!" - Mo

Music, Soundtrack

• "Blow the Roof" by Flux Pavilion
• "Electric Love" by Borns
• "Parking Lot" by Orville Peck