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The Art of Getting By (2011)

★ 6.5PG-1384 minDirector: Gavin Wiesen

2011 film by Gavin Wiesen

The Art of Getting By is a 2011 American romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Gavin Wiesen in his feature directorial debut, and starring Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser, Sam Robards, Rita Wilson, and Blair Underwood. The film follows George (Highmore), a lonely high school senior who forms an unlikely bond with a popular classmate, Sally (Roberts).

The film premiered under the title Homework at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2011. It was given a limited theatrical release in the United States on June 17, 2011, by Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is The Art of Getting By about?
The Art of Getting By (2011) — Believing the quote that you are born alone, die alone and everything else is an illusion, George doesn't see the point of life, school, or homework. Then he meets Sally and he now has a reason to go to school and make friends, even if he's not ready to admit to himself or to her
Is The Art of Getting By based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is The Art of Getting By scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.