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The Art of Getting By

6.620111h 23mPG-13MovieDramaRomance

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.

DirectorGavin Wiesen
WriterGavin Wiesen
ProducersKara Baker·P. Jennifer Dana

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Cast · Directed by Gavin Wiesen

FHFreddie Highmore
Freddie Highmore
George Zinavoy
EREmma Roberts
Emma Roberts
Sally Howe
MAMichael Angarano
Michael Angarano
Dustin
ERElizabeth Reaser
Elizabeth Reaser
Charlotte Howe
ASAlicia Silverstone
Alicia Silverstone
Ms. Herman
SSSasha Spielberg
Sasha Spielberg
Zoe
MFMarcus Carl Franklin
Marcus Carl Franklin
Will
ADAnn Dowd
Ann Dowd
Mrs. Grimes
BUBlair Underwood
Blair Underwood
Principal
RWRita Wilson
Rita Wilson
Vivian Sargent
SRSam Robards
Sam Robards
Jack Sargent
SCSophie Lane Curtis
Sophie Lane Curtis
Chastity

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The Art of Getting By — streaming FAQ

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