| Overall: | C+ |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B- |
| Sexual Content: | C+ |
| Language: | D+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | C- |
| Run Time: | 83 |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 29 Nov 2011 |
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The Art of Getting By is rated PG-13: for thematic elements including sexual content, language, teen drinking and partying.
Director: Gavin Wiesen
Cast: Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts
Studio: 2011 Fox Search Light Pictures
Website: Official site for The Art of Getting By.
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If the future lies in the hands of the rising generation then The Art of Getting By presents a gloomy forecast. George Zinavoy (Freddie Highmore) is a senior in high…
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Why Is The Art of Getting By Rated PG-13?
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
