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Liberal Arts

PG-1320121h 37mJosh Radnor
IMDb 6.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 72% · Metacritic 55

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"Sometimes students make the best teachers."

Newly single, 35, and uninspired by his job, Jesse Fisher worries that his best days are behind him. But no matter how much he buries his head in a book, life keeps pulling Jesse back. When his favorite college professor invites him to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Jesse jumps at the chance.

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What is Liberal Arts (2012) about?

Newly single, 35, and uninspired by his job, Jesse Fisher worries that his best days are behind him. But no matter how much he buries his head in a book, life keeps pulling Jesse back. When his favorite college professor invites him to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Jesse jumps at the chance.

Who stars in Liberal Arts?

Liberal Arts stars Josh Radnor (Jesse Fisher), Elizabeth Olsen (Zibby), Richard Jenkins (Professor Peter Hoberg), John Magaro (Dean), Zac Efron (Nat). The film was directed by Josh Radnor.

How long is Liberal Arts?

Liberal Arts has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2012. It is rated PG-13.

Is Liberal Arts worth watching?

Liberal Arts holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 72. Fans of Romance, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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