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Acceptance

2009-08-22 · 95 min · ★ 3.7

Comedy · TV Movie

A comedic, sometimes poignant look at the absurdity of today's college-applications process for parents and teens. Joan Cusack stars as a stressed-out mom who is trying to get her teen daughter into college.

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Directors
Sanaa Hamri
Production companies
RHI Entertainment, All In Entertainment, Lifetime
Countries
Japan, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mae WhitmanMae WhitmanTaylor Rockefeller
Michael C. 'Mike' AllenYates Professor
Brigid BrannaghBrigid BrannaghOlivia
Jasmine BurkeJasmine BurkeLily
Joan CusackJoan CusackNina
Deepti DaryananiMaya
Marcus HesterMarcus HesterMr. Joyce
Rob MayesRob Mayes
Ajay MehtaAjay Mehta
Bill MurpheyBill Murphey
John AtwoodJohn AtwoodMr. Kavorkian
Rachel BeanAdmissions Officer
Angie BollingAngie BollingYates Admission Officer
Silas CooperSilas CooperMr. Kurshner
John CrowJohn CrowMr. Leon
Tammy EatonFacultu at P.T.A. Meeting
Jude GaviFaculty

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