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Critic Anna Smith
rated 6

A likeable debut from director Gavin Wiesen that will appeal to teens. And, my, hasn't that Freddie Highmore grown up.

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Critic Roger Ebert
rated 5

...is pleasant and well-acted and easy to watch.

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Critic Tasha Robinson
rated 3

...is simultaneously a coming-of-age film for sensitive late bloomers, and a Hughesian fantasy...

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Andreas Samuelson
rated 6

Skådespelarna är filmens stora behållning där kompetenta veteraner som Rita Wilson, Blair Underwood och – lite oväntat – Alicia Silverstone lyser i biroller.

Read full review at Moviezine

Cast & Crew

Gavin Wiesen
Director
Gavin Wiesen
Writer
Blair Underwood
As Principal
Ann Dowd
As Mrs. Grimes
Alicia Silverstone
As Ms. Herman
Rita Wilson
As Vivian Sargent
Emma Roberts
As Sally Howe

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What is The Art of Getting By about? Toggle content

The Art of Getting By is a coming-of-age story about George, a fatalistic teenager who skips school and doesn't do homework, but finds an unlikely friend in the popular and complicated Sally. They bond over their shared melancholy and George starts to realize his artistic talents. As they grow closer, George must confront his feelings for Sally and decide if he wants to be more than just friends. Meanwhile, Sally starts a relationship with a young artist named Dustin, leaving George heartbroken. However, George's art teacher encourages him to keep working on his assignments and eventually, he makes up all the work he missed and passes his final exams. In the end, George realizes that love can be complicated but ultimately worth it as he looks at his portrait of Sally with her by his side.

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The Art of Getting By was released in theaters on June 17, 2011.