Acceptance (2009)
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.
Top billed 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
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