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How to Make It in America

2010·Series·TV-MA·7.3(100)

Dream big or go home.

Trying to make a name for themselves in New York's competitive fashion scene, Ben Epstein and his friend and business partner Cam Calderon use their street knowledge and connections to bring their ambitions to fruition. With the help of Cam's cousin Rene, who is trying to market his own high-energy drink, and their well-connected friend Domingo, the burgeoning entrepreneurs set out to make it big, encountering obstacles along the way that will require all their ingenuity to overcome.

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About How to Make It in America

How to Make It in America is a 2010 English-language drama and comedy series created by Ian Edelman. The cast is led by Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Lake Bell. It spans 2 seasons and 16 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV.

How to Make It in America was produced by Closest to the Hole Productions and Leverage Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was first aired on February 14, 2010, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by
Ian Edelman
First aired
February 14, 2010
Last aired
November 20, 2011
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Canceled
Seasons
2 (16 episodes)
Network
HBO
Country
United States of America
Production
Closest to the Hole Productions, Leverage Entertainment
#new york city#group of friends#twenty something#entrepreneur#young adult

How to Make It in America cast & crew

How to Make It in America was created by Ian Edelman.

The cast features Bryan Greenberg as Ben Epstein, Victor Rasuk as Cameron 'Cam' Calderon, Lake Bell as Rachel Chapman, Eddie Kaye Thomas as David 'Kappo' Kaplan, Kid Cudi as Domingo Brown, and Luis Guzmán as Rene Calderon.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Rob Weiss and Mark Wahlberg.

Is How to Make It in America worth watching?

How to Make It in America holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 100 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.

With 2 seasons and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy drama and comedy, How to Make It in America is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch How to Make It in America

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Cast of How to Make It in America

Bryan Greenberg

Bryan Greenberg

Ben Epstein

Victor Rasuk

Victor Rasuk

Cameron 'Cam' Calderon

Lake Bell

Lake Bell

Rachel Chapman

Eddie Kaye Thomas

Eddie Kaye Thomas

David 'Kappo' Kaplan

Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi

Domingo Brown

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Rene Calderon

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Edgar Garcia

Eddie

Nick Chinlund

Nick Chinlund

Yosi

Andrea Navedo

Andrea Navedo

Debbie Dominguez

Tuffy Questell

Tuffy Questell

Jabar

Nicole LaLiberte

Nicole LaLiberte

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How to Make It in America — FAQs

Where can I watch How to Make It in America in United States?

How to Make It in America is streaming on Netflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is How to Make It in America on Netflix?

Yes — How to Make It in America is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is How to Make It in America in?

How to Make It in America is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of How to Make It in America are there?

How to Make It in America has 2 seasons with 16 episodes in total.

What is How to Make It in America rated?

How to Make It in America is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 100 ratings.

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