The Art of Getting By

This week's most satisfying romance pick in Australia on Disney Plus, and in the US on YouTube TV and Cinemax Amazon Channel is The Art of Getting By. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. With 1,370 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Freddie Highmore is the anchor, and the chemistry with the rest of the cast carries every scene. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Disney Plus.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Art of Getting By is worth clearing space for. The Art of Getting By earns its romantic beats rather than assuming them — a rarer quality than it sounds. George, a lonely and fatalistic teen who's made it all the way to his senior year without ever having done a real day of work, is befriended by Sally, a popular but complicated girl who recognizes in him a kindred spirit. The chemistry between Freddie Highmore and Emma Roberts is the real engine here. It hit screens in 2011. The relationship at the centre of The Art of Getting By develops at a pace that feels earned rather than rushed for plot reasons. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

The Art of Getting By is ideal for viewers who want romance served with real character development. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. The chemistry Freddie Highmore brings to it is the engine that drives everything. A rarer quality than it sounds — earning the romantic beats rather than assuming them.

The Art of Getting By was released in 2011, directed by Gavin Wiesen. The full 83-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.