

The Art of Getting By
“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.
Where to watch The Art of Getting By in United States
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Where is The Art of Getting By streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
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
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
George Zinavoy

Emma Roberts
Sally Howe

Michael Angarano
Dustin

Elizabeth Reaser
Charlotte Howe

Alicia Silverstone
Ms. Herman

Sasha Spielberg
Zoe

Marcus Carl Franklin
Will

Ann Dowd
Mrs. Grimes

Blair Underwood
Principal

Rita Wilson
Vivian Sargent

Sam Robards
Jack Sargent

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.











