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Mistress America
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Mistress America

2015-08-14 · 84 min · ★ 6.5

Comedy

A college freshman cures her disappointment and loneliness by allowing herself to be pulled into the wacky schemes of her future stepsister.

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Directors
Noah Baumbach
Production companies
RT Features, Mobius Literary
Countries
United States of America, Brazil
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,500,431

Top Cast

Greta GerwigGreta GerwigBrooke Cardinas
Lola KirkeLola KirkeTracy Fishko
Matthew ShearMatthew ShearTony
Jasmine Cephas JonesJasmine Cephas JonesNicolette
Heather LindHeather LindMamie-Claire
Michael ChernusMichael ChernusDylan
Cindy CheungCindy CheungKaren
Kathryn ErbeKathryn ErbeStevie
Dean WarehamDean WarehamHarold
Shana DowdeswellShana DowdeswellRuth
Shelby Rebecca WongLaura
Alfred MacadamProfessor #1
Amy WarrenAmy WarrenCounselor
Sharon WashingtonSharon WashingtonProfessor #2
Morgan LynchStudent
Andrea ChenHallway Girl
Shoba NarayanShoba NarayanHallway Girl
Colin StokesMobius Guy
Juliet BrettTiny Girl
Gretchen YoungWork Study Woman

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