The Art of Getting By
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The Art of Getting By

(2011)Directed by Gavin Wiesen83 min · PG-13Drama, Romance
“The toughest lesson is love.”

George Zinavoy (Freddie Highmore) has reached his senior year at a New York high school without turning in a single piece of real work. He is convinced nothing he does will matter, until Sally Howe (Emma Roberts), a popular girl with troubles of her own, decides he is worth knowing. Gavin Wiesen's debut is about a boy who has to find out whether caring about anything is worth the risk of losing it.

Freddie Highmoreas George Zinavoy
Emma Robertsas Sally Howe
Elizabeth Reaseras Charlotte Howe
Alicia Silverstoneas Ms. Herman
Ann Dowdas Mrs. Grimes
Blair Underwoodas Principal
Rita Wilsonas Vivian Sargent
Sam Robardsas Jack Sargent
Maya Ri Sanchezas Cynthia
Ann Haradaas Mrs. Dougherty
Jarlath Conroyas Harris McElroy
Dan Leonardas Nick
Lindsay-Elizabeth Handas Sally's Friend (uncredited)
Joseph Ernestas Student (uncredited)