'' The Spectacular Now '' is a 2013 American coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film directed by James Ponsoldt , written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber and starring Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley . Based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Tim Tharp , the film premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival , where it garnered critical acclaim . It was released in the United States on August 2 , 2013 , and grossed $ 6 million worldwide
2013 Sundance Film Festival
2013 Sundance Film Festival
The Spectacular Now