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The Go-Getter

The Go-Getter

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The Go-Getter

"Life doesn't come with a roadmap."

2007

1h 33m

6.2(71 votes)

Comedy

Overview

When his mother dies, a teenager takes a road-trip in a stolen car to find his long-lost brother. Along the way he discovers a profound connection with the car-owner and with himself as well.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Lou Taylor Pucci

Lou Taylor Pucci

Mercer

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Kate

Jena Malone

Jena Malone

Jeoly

Giuseppe Andrews

Giuseppe Andrews

Stock Boy

Kathleen M. Darcy

Kathleen M. Darcy

J's Mom

Judy Greer

Judy Greer

Better Than Toast

Nick Offerman

Nick Offerman

Nick the Potter

Brian McNamara

Brian McNamara

Book On Tape

Erv Immeman

Hospice Patient

Ann Ryerson

Ann Ryerson

Hospice Visitor

Creative team

Directed by: Martin Hynes
Written by: Martin Hynes
Produced by: Lucy Barzun Donnelly
Lori Christopher

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