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The Spectacular Now

Based on the 2008 novel of the same name by Tim Tharp, this coming-of-age drama revolves around a high school student grappling with alcoholism and the shy classmate he unexpectedly falls for as the end of senior year approaches. Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley's sweet romance is sure to steal your heart — and then break it.

Watch The Spectacular Now on Netflix now.

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