Acceptance

Acceptance

Acceptance

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Acceptance

"Go find yourself!"

2009

1h 35m

3.7(11 votes)

Comedy

TV Movie

Overview

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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Production Companies

RHI Entertainment

All In Entertainment

Lifetime

Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Mae Whitman

Taylor Rockefeller

Mae Whitman

Acting

Michael C. 'Mike' Allen

Yates Professor

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Acting

Brigid Brannagh

Olivia

Brigid Brannagh

Acting

Jasmine Burke

Lily

Jasmine Burke

Acting

Joan Cusack

Nina

Joan Cusack

Acting

Deepti Daryanani

Maya

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Marcus Hester

Mr. Joyce

Marcus Hester

Acting

Rob Mayes

Unknown Role

Rob Mayes

Acting

Ajay Mehta

Unknown Role

Ajay Mehta

Acting

Bill Murphey

Unknown Role

Bill Murphey

Acting

John Atwood

Mr. Kavorkian

John Atwood

Acting

Rachel Bean

Admissions Officer

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Angie Bolling

Yates Admission Officer

Angie Bolling

Acting

Silas Cooper

Mr. Kurshner

Silas Cooper

Acting

John Crow

Mr. Leon

John Crow

Acting

Tammy Eaton

Facultu at P.T.A. Meeting

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Jude Gavi

Faculty

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