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The Art of Getting By

The Art of Getting By

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The Art of Getting By

"The toughest lesson is love."

2011

1h 23m

6.6(1367 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

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.

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Goldcrest

Atlantic Pictures

Gigi Films

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Freddie Highmore

Freddie Highmore

George Zinavoy

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts

Sally Howe

Michael Angarano

Michael Angarano

Dustin

Elizabeth Reaser

Elizabeth Reaser

Charlotte Howe

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone

Ms. Herman

Sasha Spielberg

Sasha Spielberg

Zoe

Marcus Carl Franklin

Marcus Carl Franklin

Will

Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

Mrs. Grimes

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

Principal

Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson

Vivian Sargent

Creative team

Directed by: Gavin Wiesen
Written by: Gavin Wiesen
Produced by: Kara Baker
P. Jennifer Dana

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