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The Art of Getting By

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The Art of Getting By

The toughest lesson is love.

6.6

1h 23m

2011

“The toughest lesson is love.”

Synopsis

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.

Director

Gavin Wiesen

Trailer

DramaRomance

friendshipphilosophymentorpaintingartistteen moviesketchingrebellious youth

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Cast & Crew

Freddie Highmore

Freddie Highmore

as George Zinavoy

Emma Roberts

Emma Roberts

as Sally Howe

Michael Angarano

Michael Angarano

as Dustin

Elizabeth Reaser

Elizabeth Reaser

as Charlotte Howe

Alicia Silverstone

Alicia Silverstone

as Ms. Herman

Sasha Spielberg

Sasha Spielberg

as Zoe

Marcus Carl Franklin

Marcus Carl Franklin

as Will

Ann Dowd

Ann Dowd

as Mrs. Grimes

Blair Underwood

Blair Underwood

as Principal

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