The Art of Getting By
2011 · Movie · PG-13 · 83 min · ★ 6.6 · 28% critics
A lonely, cynical high school senior drifts through his final year without putting in much effort, convinced none of it matters. When a popular but complicated classmate strikes up a friendship, their connection nudges him toward art, relationships, and the pressure to figure out what he wants before graduation.
Also known as Homework · Art of Getting By, The
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-06-17
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 83 min
- Critic score
- 28/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.6/10 (1,357 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a low-key, relatable teen coming-of-age romance about motivation, art, and first love, similar to The First Time or Restless; Not for you if you need fast pacing or a sharply plotted story.
Pros: relatable teen uncertainty; heartfelt, honest tone; engaging lead performance | Cons: uneven pacing; rushed, underdeveloped relationships; predictable, tidy wrap-up
Themes
- friendship
- philosophy
- mentor
- painting
- artist
- teen movie
- sketching
- rebellious youth
Cast & crew
Freddie Highmore
as George Zinavoy
Emma Roberts
as Sally Howe
Michael Angarano
as Dustin
Elizabeth Reaser
as Charlotte Howe
Alicia Silverstone
as Ms. Herman
Sasha Spielberg
as Zoe
Marcus Carl Franklin
as Will
Ann Dowd
as Mrs. Grimes
Blair Underwood
as Principal
Rita Wilson
as Vivian Sargent
Directed by Gavin Wiesen