How to Make It in America

Name: How to Make It in America
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2010-02-14
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Bryan Greenberg, Victor Rasuk, Lake Bell, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Kid Cudi

2010·Series·TV-MA·★ 7.3(100)

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“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

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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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