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Liberal Arts

2012Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic557.2Rotten Tomatoes72%60%

A wholesome, romantic romance movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Sometimes students make the best teachers.

Newly single, 35, and uninspired by his job, Jesse Fisher worries that his best days are behind him. But no matter how much he buries his head in a book, life keeps pulling Jesse back. When his favorite college professor invites him to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Jesse jumps at the chance.

Feels like

  • Collegiate Romance
  • Intellectual Dialogue
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Mid-Life Disillusionment
  • Nostalgic
  • Quirky
  • Philosophical
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Josh Radnor
Written by
Josh Radnor
Produced by
Josh Radnor, Claude Dal Farra, Lauren Munsch
Music by
Ben Toth

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Facts

September 14, 2012 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
September 14, 2012
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$327,345
Available in
35 countries

Tropes

Erotic Eating, Did Not Think This Through, Smoking Is Cool +9

  • Erotic Eating
  • Did Not Think This Through
  • Smoking Is Cool
  • Meet Cute
  • Chekhov's Gunman
  • Public Domain Soundtrack
  • Ignore the Fanservice
  • Sliding Scale of Idealism Versus Cynicism
  • Age-Gap Algebra
  • Sir Not-Appearing-in-This-Trailer
  • Big Damn Reunion
  • Shipper on Deck

12 of 126 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Liberal Arts?"

Questions about Liberal Arts

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Liberal Arts?

PhiloAMC+KanopySundance Now

In the United States, Liberal Arts streams on Philo, AMC+, and Sundance Now, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is Liberal Arts worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 55).

Is Liberal Arts 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.

Will Liberal Arts make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (7 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Liberal Arts good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

What tropes does Liberal Arts use?

Erotic EatingDid Not Think This ThroughSmoking Is CoolMeet CuteChekhov's GunmanPublic Domain SoundtrackIgnore the FanserviceSliding Scale of Idealism Versus CynicismAge-Gap AlgebraSir Not-Appearing-in-This-TrailerBig Damn ReunionShipper on Deckand 114 more

TV Tropes lists 126 tropes for it, including Erotic Eating, Did Not Think This Through, and Smoking Is Cool.