How to Deal
“Rule #1: There are no rules.”
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.
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How to Deal
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-02-20
Top Cast
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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
John White
Michael Sherwood
Laura Catalano
Lorna Queen
Peter Gallagher
Len Martin
Sonja Smits
Alison MacLeod
Bill Lake
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 15, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clare Kilner
- Screenplay & Story
- Neena Beber
- Original Score
- David Kitay
- Original Title
- How to Deal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Focus Features, Golden Mean, Radar Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clare Kilner
Neena Beber, Sarah Dessen
David Kitay
Eric Alan Edwards
Janice Hampton, Shawna Callahan
William Teitler, Erica Huggins, Toby Emmerich, Chris Van Allsburg, Ted Field
Department Leadership Roster
Clare Kilner
Director
Neena Beber
Screenplay
Eric Alan Edwards
Director of Photography
William Teitler
Producer
Janice Hampton
Editor
Alexandra Welker
Costume Design
Dan Davis
Production Design
Erica Huggins
Producer
Shawna Callahan
Editor
David Kitay
Original Music Composer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How to Deal
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What is How to Deal about?
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.
Who directed How to Deal?
How to Deal was directed by Clare Kilner.
Who stars in How to Deal?
The principal cast of How to Deal includes Mandy Moore, Trent Ford, Allison Janney, Alexandra Holden, Dylan Baker.
When was How to Deal released and how long is it?
How to Deal was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for How to Deal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How to Deal was composed by David Kitay.
Is How to Deal based on a book or true story?
How to Deal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sarah Dessen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for How to Deal?
How to Deal holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).