Liberal Arts(2012)
Sometimes students make the best teachers.
Liberal Arts 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.
Liberal Arts (2012) is a romance, comedy and drama film directed by Josh Radnor, released on September 14, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins and John Magaro. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 590 ratings.
- Director:
- Josh Radnor
- Writers:
- Josh Radnor
- Producers:
- Brice Dal Farra, Claude Dal Farra, Jesse Hara
- Cinematographer:
- Seamus Tierney
- Composer:
- Ben Toth
- Production:
- Tom Sawyer Entertainment, BCDF Pictures, Strategic Motion Ventures
- Revenue:
- $327,345
- Status:
- Released
Liberal Arts (2012) Trailer
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Liberal Arts Videos & Clips
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Liberal Arts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Josh Radnor
as Jesse Fisher
Elizabeth Olsen
as Zibby
Richard Jenkins
as Professor Peter Hoberg
John Magaro
as Dean
Zac Efron
as Nat
Allison Janney
as Professor Judith Fairfield
Elizabeth Reaser
as Ana
Kate Burton
as Susan
Robert Desiderio
as David
Kristen Bush
as Leslie
Ali Ahn
as Vanessa
- Ned Daunis
Ned Daunis
as Eric
Key crew
Directed by Josh Radnor, written by Josh Radnor, produced by Brice Dal Farra, Claude Dal Farra and Jesse Hara.
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Liberal Arts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 590 ratings.
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Liberal Arts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Liberal Arts online?
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Liberal Arts (2012) is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC+ and Sundance Now, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Liberal Arts?
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The main cast of Liberal Arts (2012) includes Josh Radnor, Elizabeth Olsen, Richard Jenkins, John Magaro and Zac Efron. The film was directed by Josh Radnor. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Liberal Arts released?
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Liberal Arts was released on September 14, 2012 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Liberal Arts worth watching?
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Liberal Arts (2012) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 590 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Liberal Arts?
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Yes. The official Liberal Arts trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.