Movie

How to Deal

“Rule #1: There are no rules.”

★ 5.5(166)20031h 39m

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Good to know

Director: Clare Kilner
Release date: 2003-07-18
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Focus Features

How to Deal — trailer

About How to Deal

How to Deal is a 2003 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Clare Kilner, starring Mandy Moore, Trent Ford and Allison Janney. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.5/10 from 166 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How to Deal in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Mandy Moore

Halley Martin

Trent Ford

Macon Forrester

Allison Janney

Lydia Martin

Alexandra Holden

Scarlett Smith

Dylan Baker

Steve Beckwith

Nina Foch

Grandma Halley

Mary Catherine Garrison

Ashley Martin

Connie Ray

Marion Smith

Mackenzie Astin

Lewis Warsher

Charlotte Sullivan

Elizabeth Gunderson

Ray Kahnert

Donald Sherwood

Andrew Gillies

Buck Warsher

Themes & keywords

high schoolparent child relationshipteenage girlbest frienddivorceteenage lovedivorced parentswoman directorteenage romancebased on young adult novel

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How to Deal in Brazil?+

How to Deal is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is How to Deal on Netflix?+

How to Deal is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is How to Deal?+

How to Deal has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in How to Deal?+

How to Deal stars Mandy Moore, Trent Ford, Allison Janney, Alexandra Holden and Dylan Baker.

When did How to Deal come out?+

How to Deal is a 2003 movie directed by Clare Kilner.

What genre is How to Deal?+

How to Deal is Drama, Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed How to Deal?+

How to Deal was directed by Clare Kilner.