The Art of Getting By

The Art of Getting By

The toughest lesson is love.

2011•1h 23m•6.6/10

DramaRomance

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6.6/10(1K)

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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Production

Goldcrest, Atlantic Pictures, Gigi Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

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

Sam Robards

Sam Robards

Jack Sargent

Sophie Lane Curtis

Sophie Lane Curtis

Chastity

Maya Ri Sanchez

Maya Ri Sanchez

Cynthia

Ann Harada

Ann Harada

Mrs. Dougherty

Jarlath Conroy

Jarlath Conroy

Harris McElroy

Andrew Levitas

Andrew Levitas

Javier

Dan Leonard

Dan Leonard

Nick

Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand

Lindsay-Elizabeth Hand

Sally's Friend (uncredited)

Joseph Ernest

Student (uncredited)

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