The Art of Getting By

“The toughest lesson is love.”

6.6/ 10 1,386 votes 2011-06-17 1h 23m 5 popularity

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

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$1M

Cast

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Freddie Highmore

George Zinavoy

Emma Roberts

Sally Howe

Michael Angarano

Dustin

Elizabeth Reaser

Charlotte Howe

Alicia Silverstone

Ms. Herman

Sasha Spielberg

Zoe

Marcus Carl Franklin

Will

Ann Dowd

Mrs. Grimes

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