How to Deal(2003)
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How to Deal 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.
How to Deal (2003) is a drama, comedy and romance film directed by Clare Kilner, released on July 18, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Mandy Moore, Trent Ford, Allison Janney and Alexandra Holden. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 169 ratings.
- Director:
- Clare Kilner
- Writers:
- Neena Beber, Sarah Dessen
- Producers:
- Erica Huggins, William Teitler
- Cinematographer:
- Eric Alan Edwards
- Composer:
- David Kitay
- Production:
- Focus Features, Golden Mean, Radar Pictures
- Status:
- Released
How to Deal (2003) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for How to Deal before you stream it.
How to Deal Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mandy Moore
as Halley Martin
Trent Ford
as Macon Forrester
Allison Janney
as Lydia Martin
Alexandra Holden
as Scarlett Smith
Dylan Baker
as Steve Beckwith
Nina Foch
as Grandma Halley
Mary Catherine Garrison
as Ashley Martin
Connie Ray
as Marion Smith
Mackenzie Astin
as Lewis Warsher
Charlotte Sullivan
as Elizabeth Gunderson
Ray Kahnert
as Donald Sherwood
Andrew Gillies
as Buck Warsher
Key crew
Directed by Clare Kilner, written by Neena Beber and Sarah Dessen, produced by Erica Huggins and William Teitler.
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How to Deal Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 169 ratings.
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How to Deal – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch How to Deal online?
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How to Deal (2003) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in How to Deal?
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The main cast of How to Deal (2003) includes Mandy Moore, Trent Ford, Allison Janney, Alexandra Holden and Dylan Baker. The film was directed by Clare Kilner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was How to Deal released?
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How to Deal was released on July 18, 2003 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is How to Deal worth watching?
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How to Deal (2003) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 169 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for How to Deal?
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Yes. The official How to Deal trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.