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How to Deal
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How to Deal

2003-07-18 · 99 min · ★ 5.5

Drama · Comedy · Romance

For teenager Halley, love seems like an alien concept. Her mother is divorcing her father, who is dating a younger woman Halley can't stand. Her sister is about to get married and doesn't realize that her fiancé is not the man of her dreams. And her best friend has fallen madly in love for the first time, leaving Halley to feel even more alone. But, when she meets edgy Macon, she learns what love is really all about.

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Directors
Clare Kilner
Production companies
Focus Features, Golden Mean, Radar Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mandy MooreMandy MooreHalley Martin
Trent FordTrent FordMacon Forrester
Allison JanneyAllison JanneyLydia Martin
Alexandra HoldenAlexandra HoldenScarlett Smith
Dylan BakerDylan BakerSteve Beckwith
Nina FochNina FochGrandma Halley
Mary Catherine GarrisonMary Catherine GarrisonAshley Martin
Connie RayConnie RayMarion Smith
Mackenzie AstinMackenzie AstinLewis Warsher
Charlotte SullivanCharlotte SullivanElizabeth Gunderson
Ray KahnertRay KahnertDonald Sherwood
Andrew GilliesAndrew GilliesBuck Warsher
John WhiteJohn WhiteMichael Sherwood
Laura CatalanoLorna Queen
Peter GallagherPeter GallagherLen Martin
Sonja SmitsSonja Smits
Alison MacLeod
Bill LakeBill Lake
Philip AkinPhilip Akin
Ennis EsmerEnnis Esmer

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