Movie · drama, romance
The Art of Getting By
2011 · 1h 23m · PG-13
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6.6/101,392 votes
What is it about? 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.
Genres: drama, romance. Themes: friendship, philosophy, mentor, painting, artist, teen movie.
Cast and crew The Art of Getting By
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Creators
- Directed byGavin Wiesen
- ScreenplayGavin Wiesen
- MusicAlec Puro
- CinematographyBen Kutchins
Full cast and crew19 cast members, 17 crew
Cast:
- Freddie Highmore · George Zinavoy
- Emma Roberts · Sally Howe
- Michael Angarano · Dustin
- Elizabeth Reaser · Charlotte Howe
- Alicia Silverstone · Herman
- Sasha Spielberg · Zoe
- Marcus Carl Franklin · Will
- Ann Dowd · Grimes
- Blair Underwood · Principal
- Rita Wilson · Vivian Sargent
- Sam Robards · Jack Sargent
- Sophie Lane Curtis · Chastity
- Maya Ri Sanchez · Cynthia
- Ann Harada · Dougherty
- Jarlath Conroy · Harris McElroy
- Andrew Levitas · Javier
- Dan Leonard · Nick
- Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand · Sally's Friend (uncredited)
- Joseph Ernest · Student (uncredited)
Crew:
- Gavin Wiesen · Director
- Gavin Wiesen · Writer
- Gia Walsh · Producer
- Erika Munro · Costume Design
- Laura Rosenthal · Casting
- Ben Kutchins · Director of Photography
- P. Jennifer Dana · Producer
- Maribeth Fox · Casting
- Kara Baker · Producer
- Kelly McGehee · Production Design
- Darren Goldberg · Producer
- Jodi Angstreich · Casting
- Alec Puro · Original Music Composer
Trailer The Art of Getting By
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Details The Art of Getting By
- Premiere
- January 23, 2011, United States
- First theatrical release
- June 17, 2011
- Release in the US
- June 17, 2011
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- PG-13
- Studios
- Goldcrest Films International, Atlantic Pictures, Gigi Films
Numbers and release
- Worldwide gross
- $1.4M
Frequently asked questions
How long is The Art of Getting By?
1h 23m (83 minutes).
Who’s in The Art of Getting By?
Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, Alicia Silverstone, Sasha Spielberg, Marcus Carl Franklin, Ann Dowd, Blair Underwood, and Rita Wilson. Directed by Gavin Wiesen.
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