

The toughest lesson is love.
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.
The Art of Getting By (2011) is a drama and romance film directed by Gavin Wiesen. It stars Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, and Michael Angarano. The film runs for 1 hour 23 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,371 votes.

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

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The Art of Getting By stars Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, and Elizabeth Reaser, and was directed by Gavin Wiesen.
The Art of Getting By has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes.
The Art of Getting By was released in 2011.
The Art of Getting By is a drama and romance film.
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