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How to Deal

PG-131h 39m2003Clare Kilner
IMDb: 5.6/10Rotten: 27%Metacritic: 45/100
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"Rule #1: There are no rules."

For teenager Halley, love seems like an alien concept. Her mother is divorcing her father, who is dating a younger woman Halley can't stand. Her sister is about to get married and doesn't realize that her fiancé is not the man of her dreams. And her best friend has fallen madly in love for the first time, leaving Halley to feel even more alone. But, when she meets edgy Macon, she learns what love is really all about.

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High SchoolParent Child RelationshipTeenage GirlBest FriendDivorceTeenage LoveDivorced ParentsWoman DirectorTeenage RomanceBased On Young Adult Novel

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What is How to Deal (2003) about?

For teenager Halley, love seems like an alien concept. Her mother is divorcing her father, who is dating a younger woman Halley can't stand. Her sister is about to get married and doesn't realize that her fiancé is not the man of her dreams. And her best friend has fallen madly in love for the first time, leaving Halley to feel even more alone. But, when she meets edgy Macon, she learns what love…

Who stars in How to Deal?

How to Deal stars Mandy Moore (Halley Martin), Trent Ford (Macon Forrester), Allison Janney (Lydia Martin), Alexandra Holden (Scarlett Smith), Dylan Baker (Steve Beckwith). The film was directed by Clare Kilner.

How long is How to Deal?

How to Deal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated PG-13.

Is How to Deal worth watching?

How to Deal holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 27. Fans of Drama, Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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