The Art of Getting By (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, The Art of Getting By is a drama and romance film directed by Gavin Wiesen, running about 83 minutes. “The toughest lesson is love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Art of Getting By stars Freddie Highmore as George Zinavoy, Emma Roberts as Sally Howe, Michael Angarano as Dustin and Elizabeth Reaser as Charlotte Howe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Art of Getting By has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and 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 The Art of Getting By page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Art of Getting By tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Art of Getting By (2011)?
- In US, The Art of Getting By is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, and 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 The Art of Getting By worth watching?
- The Art of Getting By holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Art of Getting By?
- The Art of Getting By stars Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Elizabeth Reaser and Alicia Silverstone.
- When was The Art of Getting By released?
- The Art of Getting By was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.