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Liberal Arts (2012)

โ€œSometimes students make the best teachers.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 591 votes 1h 37m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#111 of 232 films from 2012 #1585 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Josh Radnor ยท Written by Josh Radnor

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Overview

Newly single, 35, and uninspired by his job, Jesse Fisher worries that his best days are behind him. But no matter how much he buries his head in a book, life keeps pulling Jesse back. When his favorite college professor invites him to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Jesse jumps at the chance.

Cast

Josh Radnoras Jesse Fisher
Elizabeth Olsenas Zibby
Richard Jenkinsas Professor Peter Hoberg
Allison Janneyas Professor Judith Fairfield
Elizabeth Reaseras Ana
John Magaroas Dean
Kate Burtonas Susan
Robert Desiderioas David
Zac Efronas Nat
Kristen Bushas Leslie
Ali Ahnas Vanessa
Ned Daunisas Eric
Gregg Edelmanas Robert
Michael Westonas Miles (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateSeptember 14, 2012
Runtime97 min (1h 37m) โ€” about the same as the 2012 average of 103 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Box office$327,345
IMDbtt1872818

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Questions

How long is Liberal Arts?
Liberal Arts runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Is Liberal Arts worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 591 votes, which places it #111 of 232 films released in 2012 in this index (top 53%) and #1585 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Liberal Arts?
Liberal Arts was directed by Josh Radnor.
Who stars in Liberal Arts?
Josh Radnor as Jesse Fisher; Elizabeth Olsen as Zibby; Richard Jenkins as Professor Peter Hoberg; Allison Janney as Professor Judith Fairfield; Elizabeth Reaser as Ana; John Magaro as Dean.
What is Liberal Arts rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Liberal Arts?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/26451.

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