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Acceptance

Film / 2009

Acceptance

Directed by Sanaa Hamri

ComedyTV movie

★ 3.7/10Audience rating

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.

The story

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.

Cast

Mae WhitmanTaylor Rockefeller Michael C. 'Mike' AllenYates Professor Brigid BrannaghOlivia Jasmine BurkeLily Joan CusackNina Deepti DaryananiMaya Marcus HesterMr. Joyce Rob Mayes Ajay Mehta Bill Murphey John AtwoodMr. Kavorkian Rachel BeanAdmissions Officer

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Angie BollingYates Admission Officer Silas CooperMr. Kurshner John CrowMr. Leon Tammy EatonFacultu at P.T.A. Meeting Jude GaviFaculty

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