An energetic and free-spirited young man convinces his long-time friend, who's settled into domestic life, to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento.An energetic and free-spirited young man convinces his long-time friend, who's settled into domestic life, to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento.An energetic and free-spirited young man convinces his long-time friend, who's settled into domestic life, to go on an impromptu road trip from Los Angeles to Sacramento.
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Michael Angarano Sr.
- Sal
- (as Michael P. Angarano Sr.)
Ambar Riat
- Pharmacy Employee
- (as Amber Riat)
Sebastian Alexander
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
Marcus Escobar
- Bar Patron
- (uncredited)
Tara R Gokey
- Grandmother
- (uncredited)
Michael Justin Gonzales
- Bar Goer
- (uncredited)
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Michael Cera spotting. Who unsurprisingly, plays the classic Michael Cera character: sweet, fidgety, awkward, manchild, armed with a deceptive sense of humour. He's one half of this road trip, buddy-buddy flick. Michael number two, Angarano, is the smooth talking, too clever for his own good chum. Young adults with looming responsibilities on a journey to who knows where.
One is escaping, the other is returning, but neither is sure to or from what.
Angarano triple duties with writing and directing credits, is perfect as the affable but dangerous friend from the past. The one that existed as an awesome school foil, but seems oddly out of step in the adult world. Despite their history, the friendship is clumsy, as crucial time has passed. Events too.
Dealing with a pregnancy and a shaky job situation, Cera is in full nervous mother hen mode, but surprisingly agrees to a road adventure with his unscrupulous chum. It is a chance to sort. The duo provides great passive aggressive sparring and physical wrestling as only true friends can. And we have movie.
"Sacramento" turns out to be a classic talkie that explores emotional conflict and relationship struggles seldom tackled for generation Y. Feelings are hurt, lessons are learned, and there is a tidy ending. It comes with just enough funny tickles to bring it all home.
One is escaping, the other is returning, but neither is sure to or from what.
Angarano triple duties with writing and directing credits, is perfect as the affable but dangerous friend from the past. The one that existed as an awesome school foil, but seems oddly out of step in the adult world. Despite their history, the friendship is clumsy, as crucial time has passed. Events too.
Dealing with a pregnancy and a shaky job situation, Cera is in full nervous mother hen mode, but surprisingly agrees to a road adventure with his unscrupulous chum. It is a chance to sort. The duo provides great passive aggressive sparring and physical wrestling as only true friends can. And we have movie.
"Sacramento" turns out to be a classic talkie that explores emotional conflict and relationship struggles seldom tackled for generation Y. Feelings are hurt, lessons are learned, and there is a tidy ending. It comes with just enough funny tickles to bring it all home.
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In likeable buddy dramedy "Sacramento" troubled Michael Angarano (terrific) tricks estranged Los Angeles pal Michael Cera (who has issues of his own - including heavily pregnant wife Kristen Stewart) into a 380 mile road-trip to Sacramento (duh)... for reasons that become apparent downstream. Maya Erskine & AJ Mendez offer good support, and 8yrs after his writer / director debut ("Avenues") Angarano again writes & directs, doing well, especially with the screenplay (co-written with first-timer Christopher Nicholas Smith) that may have too many similarities to "Sideways" to be truly original, but is still enjoyable & engaging. A good movie - props to Angarano.
Sacramento (2025) is a very simple buddy comedy movie about two guys going on a road trip in California and it was really fun.
Positives for Sacramento (2025): I'm one of those people who does enjoy his fair share of road trip movie like Planes, Train and Automobiles (1987). The acting is good from Michael Angarano, Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine. The comedic chemistry between Angarano and Cera is very good. I also have to give credit to Angarano for his work in the director's chair. There is a lot of humor that worked for me. And finally, this is one of those movies where you can enjoy with a group of friends.
Negatives for Sacramento (2025): The humor isn't going to land for everyone. There are a couple of moments where the character got on my nerves with their insane shenanigans.
Overall, Sacramento (2025) is a nice buddy comedy movie that you will have fun with if you are watching with the right people.
Positives for Sacramento (2025): I'm one of those people who does enjoy his fair share of road trip movie like Planes, Train and Automobiles (1987). The acting is good from Michael Angarano, Michael Cera, Kristen Stewart and Maya Erskine. The comedic chemistry between Angarano and Cera is very good. I also have to give credit to Angarano for his work in the director's chair. There is a lot of humor that worked for me. And finally, this is one of those movies where you can enjoy with a group of friends.
Negatives for Sacramento (2025): The humor isn't going to land for everyone. There are a couple of moments where the character got on my nerves with their insane shenanigans.
Overall, Sacramento (2025) is a nice buddy comedy movie that you will have fun with if you are watching with the right people.
What a nice little movie to watch on a rainy afternoon. Small cast that just nailed it. Very wholesome with lots of great laughs. The two male leads are great together. Michael Cera does an excellent job with his character but the other dude is the main attraction here. I believe he also wrote/directed this bad boy.
Kristen Stewart was really good as well, hitting all the right spots with the small amount of time she did have in the movie. A few years along the way as well, especially near the end. I highly recommend this to anyone that would like to watch a nice lighthearted comedy for the afternoon. Enjoy!
Kristen Stewart was really good as well, hitting all the right spots with the small amount of time she did have in the movie. A few years along the way as well, especially near the end. I highly recommend this to anyone that would like to watch a nice lighthearted comedy for the afternoon. Enjoy!
A very good buddy movie yet I understand the ratings/ mixed reviews it's a pretty good chill movie I'm glad I saw an 8:05 showing at stonecrest Charlotte. Micheal Cera and other great cast were pretty good even with tempers, focused on baby's and 2 buddies on a random road trip.
I enjoyed most of this probably not a theater type much and was gassy most of the time for some reason that was uncomfortable. I like the charming buddy style it's not much like others kinda sad mixed with great dialogue of banter that helped a lot and adult maturity that was nice. Been a long day overall great experience would definitely recommend regardless of anything!
I enjoyed most of this probably not a theater type much and was gassy most of the time for some reason that was uncomfortable. I like the charming buddy style it's not much like others kinda sad mixed with great dialogue of banter that helped a lot and adult maturity that was nice. Been a long day overall great experience would definitely recommend regardless of anything!
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- TriviaKristen Stewart and Michael Angarano dated from 2005 to 2009. The movie also stars Maya Erskine who is now married to Michael Angarano, as of 2019.
- GoofsThe US flag in the gym is hung up backwards.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $706,033
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $312,415
- Apr 13, 2025
- Gross worldwide
- $706,033
- Runtime
- 1h 29m(89 min)
- Color
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