How to Deal

"Rule #1 There are no rules."

Jul 18 2003 PG-13 1h 41m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

Halley is convinced true love doesn't exist based on the crazy relationships around her. Her mother is divorcing her father who is dating a younger woman Halley can't stand. Her crazed sister is planning a wedding but has second thoughts and her best friend has fallen madly in love for the first time leaving Halley to feel even more alone.

Plot

Halley is a young high school student who is disillusioned with love after seeing the many dysfunctional relationships around her. Her parents are now divorced and her father has a new young girlfriend she doesn't care for too much. Her mother is now always alone; and her sister is so overwhelmed by her upcoming wedding that she barely leaves the house anymore. On top of that, the shallowness of all the girls and guys at her school convinces Halley that finding true love is impossible. A tragic accident, however, leads her to meeting Macon, and suddenly Halley finds that true love can occur under unusual circumstances.

Written by

Sarah Dessen, Neena Beber

Directed by

Clare Kilner

Cast

Mandy Moore, Trent Ford, Dylan Baker

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Focus Features, Golden Mean, Radar Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

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5.6 out of 10
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45
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