Liberal Arts

Name: Liberal Arts
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Drama
Released: 2012-09-14
Duration: 1 h 37 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, John Magaro, Zac Efron

2012·Movie·PG-13·97 min·★ 6.5(576)

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“Sometimes students make the best teachers.”

Newly single, 35, and uninspired by his job, Jesse Fisher worries that his best days are behind him. But no matter how much he buries his head in a book, life keeps pulling Jesse back. When his favorite college professor invites him to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Jesse jumps at the chance.

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About Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts is a 2012 English-language romance, comedy and drama film directed by Josh Radnor. The cast is led by Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+.

Liberal Arts was produced by Tom Sawyer Entertainment, BCDF Pictures, and Strategic Motion Ventures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 14, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director: Josh Radnor
Writers: Josh Radnor
Release date: September 14, 2012
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Box office: $0 million
Production: Tom Sawyer Entertainment, BCDF Pictures, Strategic Motion Ventures

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Liberal Arts cast & crew

Liberal Arts was directed by Josh Radnor and written by Josh Radnor.

The cast features Josh Radnor as Jesse Fisher, Elizabeth Olsen as Zibby, Richard Jenkins as Professor Peter Hoberg, John Magaro as Dean, Zac Efron as Nat, and Allison Janney as Professor Judith Fairfield.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ben Toth, cinematography is by Seamus Tierney, and it was produced by Lauren Munsch and Josh Radnor.

Is Liberal Arts worth watching?

Liberal Arts holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 576 ratings, a solidly received romance films.

At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy romance, comedy, and drama, Liberal Arts is worth a place on your watchlist.

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