Post Grad
Post Grad

Post Grad

2009Movie89 minEnglish

Ryden Malby has a master plan. Graduate college, get a great job, hang out with her best friend and find the perfect guy. But her plan spins hilariously out of control when she’s forced to move back home with her eccentric family.

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IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes23%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users48%
Director: Jake ScottGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Ryden Malby is a recent college graduate who, despite her academic achievements, finds herself back at her parents' home struggling to find a direction for her life. She juggles job interviews, a complicated relationship with her ex-boyfriend, and the expectations of her family and friends, all while trying to figure out what comes next.

Critical Reception

Post Grad received largely negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot uninspired and the characters underdeveloped. While some praised the performances of the cast, particularly Michael Keaton and Jane Lynch, the film was generally seen as a forgettable entry in the 'post-college woes' genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of originality and predictable plot points.
  • Characters are often annoying and fail to evoke much sympathy.
  • Despite a strong supporting cast, the main storyline is unengaging.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed to negative reception. Many viewers found the film to be a cliché-ridden portrayal of post-graduation struggles, with some appreciating the humor from the supporting actors but ultimately finding the main character and her dilemmas tiresome.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Los Angeles, California, utilizing various locations within the city and its surrounding areas to depict the protagonist's hometown and the struggles of finding employment.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch, probably won't watch again, and can't recommend. This movie is an embodiment of Murphy's Law and the fear of not having a job after college, with a "Guy Next Door" cliche mixed in. Immediately upon seeing the situation, th...