Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Sometimes students make the best teachers.

Directed by Josh Radnor

Produced by Tom Sawyer Entertainment, BCDF Pictures

201297 min6.5 / 10

A nostalgic, introspective romantic comedy about a disillusioned man returning to his college campus and confronting questions of aging, meaning, and an inappropriate attraction to a younger student.

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.

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  • Is Liberal Arts violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Liberal Arts sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Liberal Arts scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Liberal Arts easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Liberal Arts end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

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