Woodley starred in the film adaptation of Tim Tharp's novel, The Spectacular Now, as Aimee Finecky.The film premiered at Sundance on January 18, 2013. Her portrayal of Aimee gained praise from critics and she won the Special Jury Award for Acting, alongside Miles Teller, at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead.