The Art of Getting By (2011)

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.

Genres: Drama, Romance

What to watch after The Art of Getting By

• Ashby (2015)
• Palo Alto (2013)
• The Winning Season (2009) — Emma Roberts appears in both
• Take This Waltz (2011) — Same feel: melancholy, realistic
• It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010) — Emma Roberts appears in both
• Clueless (1995)