The Art of Getting By (2011): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Art of Getting By is a 2011 romantic film directed by Gavin Wiesen, starring Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts and Michael Angarano. It runs 1 hour 24 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 24m (84 min)
- Director
- Gavin Wiesen
- Genre
- Romance
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Art of Getting By About?
The premise of The Art of Getting By without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A rebellious Manhattan prep school senior, George, prefers expressing his artistic talent over following convention. He unexpectedly connects with Sally, and their relationship blossoms into a whirlwind romance. However, their budding connection is complicated by the arrival of a charismatic older artist. George must confront his apathy and decide if love and self-discovery are worth fighting for.
The Art of Getting By Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- principal
- artist
- high school
- rebellious teenager
- fatalist
- father in law son in law relationship
- love declaration
- disappointment
- portrait
- decision
- new york
- pessimism
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- homework
- art teacher
- art
- friendship
- holding hands
- flirtatious woman
- mortgage debt
- mentor
- sketching
- school assignment
- school expulsion
- school suspension
- painting
- philosophy
- mother son relationship
- stepfather
- high school graduation
- math teacher
- english teacher
- teenager
- cigarette smoking
- boy girl relationship
- teen angst
- new york city
- united states of america
The Art of Getting By Cast
Freddie Highmore leads the cast, with Emma Roberts and Michael Angarano. Directed by Gavin Wiesen.
- Director Gavin Wiesen
More from Gavin Wiesen
More films directed by Gavin Wiesen, best-rated first: All Nighter and Spin the Bottle.
The Art of Getting By Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Art of Getting By 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 46%
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TMDB 66% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
192 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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The Art of Getting By Plot Summary
What happens in The Art of Getting By from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
George, portrayed by Freddie Highmore, is a pessimistic high school senior endowed with a remarkable talent for art. He often grapples with the daunting awareness of his mortality, which leads him to abandon his schoolwork—deeming it all pointless. Consequently, he finds himself on academic probation. The following day, while on the school roof, he encounters Sally, played by Emma Roberts, who is smoking. When a teacher approaches, George instinctively pulls out a cigarette to take the blame. Grateful for his sacrifice, Sally seeks him out to express her appreciation; although George is initially hesitant to engage, he gradually warms to her charming personality.
Full summary
The whole story of The Art of Getting By, scene by scene
The Art of Getting By Box Office
The Art of Getting By grossed $1.9 million worldwide. $1.4 million came from the US and Canada and $461,889 (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.4M
- International
- $461.9K
The Art of Getting By Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Art of Getting By.
How Well Do You Know The Art of Getting By?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What academic problem does George face at the beginning of the movie?
Cars in The Art of Getting By
32 cars on screen, including the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.
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2007 BMW 328xi E90 Background role -
2010 Chevrolet Camaro Background role
The Art of Getting By Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Homework” and “The”.
- Also known as
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- Homework
- The
- Домашняя работа
- El Arte De Pasar De Todo
- 考试过关的艺术
- L'arte di cavarsela
- 家庭作业
- Le Jour où je l'ai rencontrée
- A Arte da Conquista
- Von der Kunst, sich durchzumogeln
- Aşk Ödevi
- Umění zapadnout
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- Rokonlelkek
- Sztuka dorastania
- Αναπάντεχος Ερωτας
- วิชารัก อยากให้เธอช่วยติว
- סטטוס: ידידים
- 아트 오브 겟팅 바이
- Домашня робота
- Изкуството да се скатаваш
- El arte de vivir
- 彩繪愛情
- Prisijaukinimo menas, საშინაო დავალება
- Umenie zapadnúť
- 最低で最高のサリー
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The Art of Getting By FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Art of Getting By, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Art of Getting By?
The Art of Getting By runs 1 hour 24 minutes (84 minutes).
When was The Art of Getting By released?
The Art of Getting By was released on June 17, 2011.
Who directed The Art of Getting By?
The Art of Getting By was directed by Gavin Wiesen.
More films by Gavin Wiesen Who is in the cast of The Art of Getting By?
The Art of Getting By stars Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts and Michael Angarano.
How much did The Art of Getting By make at the box office?
The Art of Getting By grossed $1.9 million worldwide ($1.4 million domestic, $461,889 international).
How is The Art of Getting By rated?
The Art of Getting By has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66% on TMDB and 2.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Does The Art of Getting By have a post-credit scene?
No. The Art of Getting By has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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