How to Deal (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, How to Deal is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Clare Kilner, running about 99 minutes. “Rule #1 There are no rules.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Halley is convinced true love doesn't exist based on the crazy relationships around her. Her mother is divorcing her father who is dating a younger woman Halley can't stand. Her crazed sister is planning a wedding but has second thoughts and her best friend has fallen madly in love for the first time leaving Halley to feel even more alone.
Who’s in it. How to Deal stars Mandy Moore as Halley Martin, Trent Ford as Macon Forrester, Allison Janney as Lydia Martin and Alexandra Holden as Scarlett Smith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, How to Deal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Deal page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Deal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Deal (2003)?
- In US, How to Deal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How to Deal worth watching?
- How to Deal holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Deal?
- How to Deal stars Mandy Moore, Trent Ford, Allison Janney, Alexandra Holden and Dylan Baker.
- When was How to Deal released?
- How to Deal was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.