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The Art of Getting By

PG-1320111h 23mGavin Wiesen
IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 20% · Metacritic 36

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"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.

DramaRomance
FriendshipPhilosophyMentorPaintingArtistTeen MovieSketchingRebellious Youth

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What is The Art of Getting By (2011) about?

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.

Who stars in The Art of Getting By?

The Art of Getting By stars Freddie Highmore (George Zinavoy), Emma Roberts (Sally Howe), Michael Angarano (Dustin), Elizabeth Reaser (Charlotte Howe), Alicia Silverstone (Ms. Herman). The film was directed by Gavin Wiesen.

How long is The Art of Getting By?

The Art of Getting By has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2011. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Art of Getting By worth watching?

The Art of Getting By holds an IMDb rating of 6.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 20. Fans of Drama, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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