Liberal Arts
“Sometimes students make the best teachers.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Liberal Arts - Official Trailer | HD | IFC FilmsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-07
Top Cast
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Josh Radnor
Jesse Fisher
Elizabeth Olsen
Zibby
Richard Jenkins
Professor Peter Hoberg
John Magaro
Dean
Zac Efron
Nat
Allison Janney
Professor Judith Fairfield
Elizabeth Reaser
Ana
Kate Burton
Susan
Robert Desiderio
David
Kristen Bush
Leslie
Ali Ahn
Vanessa
Ned Daunis
Eric
Gregg Edelman
Robert
Michael Weston
Miles (uncredited)
Chelsea Chrostowski
Smiling Woman (uncredited)
Caroline Lindy
Hostess (uncredited)
Travis Alan McAfee
Laundromat Thief (uncredited)
Angelic Zambrana
Tina (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 14, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 6, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$327K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josh Radnor
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Radnor
- Original Score
- Ben Toth
- Original Title
- Liberal Arts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Worldwide Gross
- $327K
- Production Studios
- Tom Sawyer Entertainment, BCDF Pictures, Strategic Motion Ventures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josh Radnor
Josh Radnor
Ben Toth
Seamus Tierney
Michael R. Miller
Jesse Hara, Peter Graham, Lauren Munsch, Josh Radnor, Claude Dal Farra
Department Leadership Roster
Josh Radnor
Screenplay
Josh Radnor
Director
Jesse Hara
Producer
Seamus Tierney
Director of Photography
Deborah Newhall
Costume Design
Michael R. Miller
Editor
Jade Healy
Production Design
Lauren Munsch
Producer
Josh Radnor
Producer
Claude Dal Farra
Producer
Ben Toth
Original Music Composer
Brice Dal Farra
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Liberal Arts
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What is Liberal Arts about?
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.
Who directed Liberal Arts?
Liberal Arts was directed by Josh Radnor.
Who stars in Liberal Arts?
The principal cast of Liberal Arts includes Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, John Magaro, Zac Efron.
When was Liberal Arts released and how long is it?
Liberal Arts was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
How much did Liberal Arts make at the box office?
Liberal Arts grossed $327K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Liberal Arts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Liberal Arts was composed by Ben Toth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Liberal Arts?
Liberal Arts holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).