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The Art of Getting By

2011·Movie·PG-13·83 min·6.6(1,360)

The toughest lesson is love.

George, a lonely and fatalistic teen who's made it all the way to his senior year without ever having done a real day of work, is befriended by Sally, a popular but complicated girl who recognizes in him a kindred spirit.

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About The Art of Getting By

The Art of Getting By is a 2011 English-language drama and romance film directed by Gavin Wiesen. The cast is led by Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel.

The Art of Getting By was produced by Goldcrest, Atlantic Pictures, and Gigi Films and made in United States of America. It was released on June 17, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.

Director
Gavin Wiesen
Writers
Gavin Wiesen
Release date
June 17, 2011
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$1 million
Production
Goldcrest, Atlantic Pictures, Gigi Films
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The Art of Getting By cast & crew

The Art of Getting By was directed by Gavin Wiesen and written by Gavin Wiesen.

The cast features Freddie Highmore as George Zinavoy, Emma Roberts as Sally Howe, Michael Angarano as Dustin, Elizabeth Reaser as Charlotte Howe, Alicia Silverstone as Ms. Herman, and Sasha Spielberg as Zoe.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alec Puro, cinematography is by Ben Kutchins, and it was produced by Gia Walsh and Kara Baker.

Is The Art of Getting By worth watching?

The Art of Getting By holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 1,360 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama and romance, The Art of Getting By is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Art of Getting By

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Cast of The Art of Getting By

Freddie Highmore

Freddie Highmore

George Zinavoy

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts

Sally Howe

Michael Angarano

Michael Angarano

Dustin

Elizabeth Reaser

Elizabeth Reaser

Charlotte Howe

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone

Ms. Herman

Sasha Spielberg

Sasha Spielberg

Zoe

Marcus Carl Franklin

Marcus Carl Franklin

Will

Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

Mrs. Grimes

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

Principal

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson

Vivian Sargent

Sam Robards

Sam Robards

Jack Sargent

Sophie Lane Curtis

Sophie Lane Curtis

Chastity

The Art of Getting By — FAQs

Where can I watch The Art of Getting By in United States?

The Art of Getting By is streaming on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States.

Is The Art of Getting By on YouTube TV?

Yes — The Art of Getting By is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.

What language is The Art of Getting By in?

The Art of Getting By is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Art of Getting By?

The Art of Getting By runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).

What is The Art of Getting By rated?

The Art of Getting By is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 1,360 ratings.

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