How to Be(2008)
How to Be Synopsis
A young man having an existential crisis convinces a Canadian self-help guru to come to London and become his personal life coach.
How to Be (2008) is a comedy and drama film directed by Oliver Irving, released on January 17, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Robert Pattinson, Powell Jones, Johnny White and Mike Pearce. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Oliver Irving
- Writers:
- Oliver Irving
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Swann
- Composer:
- Joe Hastings
- Production:
- How To Be Films
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Status:
- Released
How to Be (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for How to Be before you stream it.
How to Be Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Pattinson
as Art
- Powell Jones
Powell Jones
as Dr. Levi Ellington
- Johnny White
Johnny White
as Ronny
- Mike Pearce
Mike Pearce
as Nikki
Jeremy Hardy
as Jeremy
Rebecca Pidgeon
as Mother
- Michael Irving
Michael Irving
as Father
Gary Moore
as Gig Sound Man
Key crew
Directed by Oliver Irving, written by Oliver Irving.
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How to Be Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 41 ratings.
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How to Be – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch How to Be online?
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How to Be (2008) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Be?
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The main cast of How to Be (2008) includes Robert Pattinson, Powell Jones, Johnny White, Mike Pearce and Jeremy Hardy. The film was directed by Oliver Irving. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was How to Be released?
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How to Be was released on January 17, 2008 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is How to Be worth watching?
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How to Be (2008) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for How to Be?
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Yes. The official How to Be trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.