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Acceptance

3.720091h 35mMovieComedyTV 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.

DirectorSanaa Hamri
ProducersSharon Cicero·Michele Samit

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sanaa Hamri

MWMae Whitman
Mae Whitman
Taylor Rockefeller
MA
Michael C. 'Mike' Allen
Yates Professor
BBBrigid Brannagh
Brigid Brannagh
Olivia
JBJasmine Burke
Jasmine Burke
Lily
JCJoan Cusack
Joan Cusack
Nina
DD
Deepti Daryanani
Maya
MHMarcus Hester
Marcus Hester
Mr. Joyce
RMRob Mayes
Rob Mayes
AMAjay Mehta
Ajay Mehta
BMBill Murphey
Bill Murphey
JAJohn Atwood
John Atwood
Mr. Kavorkian
RB
Rachel Bean
Admissions Officer

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