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Liberal Arts

2012-09-14 · 97 min · ★ 6.5

Romance · Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Josh Radnor
Production companies
Tom Sawyer Entertainment, BCDF Pictures, Strategic Motion Ventures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 327,345

Top Cast

Josh RadnorJosh RadnorJesse Fisher
Elizabeth OlsenElizabeth OlsenZibby
Richard JenkinsRichard JenkinsProfessor Peter Hoberg
John MagaroJohn MagaroDean
Zac EfronZac EfronNat
Allison JanneyAllison JanneyProfessor Judith Fairfield
Elizabeth ReaserElizabeth ReaserAna
Kate BurtonKate BurtonSusan
Robert DesiderioRobert DesiderioDavid
Kristen BushKristen BushLeslie
Ali AhnAli AhnVanessa
Ned DaunisEric
Gregg EdelmanGregg EdelmanRobert
Michael WestonMichael WestonMiles (uncredited)
Chelsea ChrostowskiChelsea ChrostowskiSmiling Woman (uncredited)
Caroline LindyCaroline LindyHostess (uncredited)
Travis Alan McAfeeLaundromat Thief (uncredited)
Angelic ZambranaAngelic ZambranaTina (uncredited)

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