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The Art of Getting By

2011Movie1 h 23 minPG-13

43

WeakGoodWatch score

43

WeakGoodWatch score

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Summary

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.

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Date night
Friends night
Teens

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Directed by: Gavin Wiesen
Written by: Gavin Wiesen
Produced by: Gia Walsh, P. Jennifer Dana, Kara Baker
Music by: Alec Puro

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June 17, 2011 · 1 h 23 min · PG-13

Released: June 17, 2011
Runtime: 1 h 23 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $1 million
Available in: 55 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Art of Getting By?"

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Where can I stream The Art of Getting By?

In the United States, The Art of Getting By streams on Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 29 other countries.

Is The Art of Getting By worth watching?

43

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (28).

Is The Art of Getting By okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Art of Getting By good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Art of Getting By plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.