

The Art of Worldly Wisdom
1979, English. Directed by R. Bruce Elder.
A compelling and revealing exploration of one person's psyche in crisis.... The film is a screen diary of a man in his early 30s afflicted with a life-threatening disease, a man confronting his own mortality.
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- 0h 55m
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- English
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- 7 June 1979
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The Art of Worldly Wisdom: quick answers
What should I watch before The Art of Worldly Wisdom?
Watch She Is Away (1975), Permutations and Combinations (1976), Barbara is a Vision of Loveliness (1976), and Look! We Have Come Through! (1978) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after The Art of Worldly Wisdom?
Next in the series: Sweet Love Remembered (1980), Trace (1980), and 1857 (Fool's Gold) (1981).
Is The Art of Worldly Wisdom worth watching?
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How long is The Art of Worldly Wisdom?
The Art of Worldly Wisdom runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
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Which OTT platform is The Art of Worldly Wisdom on?
The Art of Worldly Wisdom isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 June 1979. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Art of Worldly Wisdom?
If you liked The Art of Worldly Wisdom, try Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, Belushi, As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty.
Who directed The Art of Worldly Wisdom?
The Art of Worldly Wisdom (1979) was directed by R. Bruce Elder and stars R. Bruce Elder.




