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How to Deal

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2003 | 99 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 27% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.5 out of 10 from audiences and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Lady Bird, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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 it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    27% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 24K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Clare Kilner

  • Mandy MooreHalley Martin
  • Trent FordMacon Forrester
  • Allison JanneyLydia Martin
  • Alexandra HoldenScarlett Smith
  • Dylan BakerSteve Beckwith
  • Nina FochGrandma Halley
  • Mary Catherine GarrisonAshley Martin
  • Connie RayMarion Smith
  • Mackenzie AstinLewis Warsher
  • Charlotte SullivanElizabeth Gunderson