The Freshman

PG

Released Jul 20, 1990

1 hr. 42 min.

Comedy

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94%

52 Reviews

Tomatometer

61%

10,000+ Ratings

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Clark Kellogg (Matthew Broderick) is robbed moments after arriving in New York, so when he sees his mugger several days later, he confronts him. The man promises to return his property and get him a job with his uncle, Carmine Sabatini (Marlon Brando), who turns out to be a Mafia boss. As Clark continues his shady work for Carmine, he discovers an elaborate underworld that has caught the attention of the authorities. As things come to a head, not everything is what it seems.

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Critics Consensus

Buoyed by the charm of Matthew Broderick in the title role and Marlon Brando as a caricature of his Godfather persona, The Freshman benefits from solid casting, a clever premise, and sweet humor.

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

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Rami A

In a lighter way, the movie itself is reminiscent of The Godfather. In a role that is essentially that of Don Vito Corleone with a loose screw, Marlon Brando made a hilarious comeback to the big screen.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/24

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Steve D

Broderick can't pull it off.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

09/09/23

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Edward G

Easily one of the funniest movies of all time. Must see for anyone who is a fan of the movies, great writing and noticing "extras"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/13/23

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gregory a

Saw this film when it first came out and really liked it. Watched it again 30+ years later and now LOVE it. I believe the fact that Brando was reprising one of his most famous role, and doing it in a comedy, along with lots of good cameos distracted me from how great a film this is. Enjoyable on so many levels. And the scene of Brando visiting Brodrick in his college dorm room is one of the best understated performances ever.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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isla s

This is a light, easy watch. The story is pretty daft, to say the least. Its amusing enough, with a big names in the cast like Marlon Brando playing a Corleone type and Matthew Broderick. Its not a film to be analysed in depth because the plot doesn't make much sense if you really critique it but there are some quite amusing situations and its certainly entertaining enough to pass some time. This is a light and easy watch overall which is less than believable and a bit daft/silly with a comic book feel to the characters perhaps but its a good enough film to pass a bit of time and so on that basis, I'd recommend it, yes.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Andrew Bergman

Director

Marlon Brando

Carmine Sabatini aka Jimmy The Tucan

Matthew Broderick

Clark Kellogg

Bruno Kirby

Victor Ray, Carmine's Nephew

Penelope Ann Miller

Tina Sabatini

Frank Whaley

Steve Bushak, Clark's Roommate

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John Hartl

Seattle Times

Andrew Bergman's The Freshman is a charmed comedy, the kind of seemingly effortless movie in which everything falls neatly into place, as if ordained by nature.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 1, 2013

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Desmond Ryan

Philadelphia Inquirer

Brando does a wonderful sendup of Corleone that manages to play off the Don's entrenched place in pop culture. But The Freshman is no copycat comedy.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 1, 2013

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Jay Boyar

Orlando Sentinel

Though writer-director Andrew Bergman sets up potentially funny situations, the payoffs aren't nearly as clever as they need to be. Many situations don't pay off at all.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 1, 2013

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Terry Francis

Southern Voice (Atlanta)

The process of our watching the film is happy acquiescence.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 9, 2023

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

The nicest surprise of the summer. [Full review in Spanish]

Nov 16, 2022

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Where else in the universe can one catch Bert Parks offering covers of both "Tequila" and "Maggie's Farm"?

Rated: 3/4

Jan 16, 2021

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Synopsis

Clark Kellogg (Matthew Broderick) is robbed moments after arriving in New York, so when he sees his mugger several days later, he confronts him. The man promises to return his property and get him a job with his uncle, Carmine Sabatini (Marlon Brando), who turns out to be a Mafia boss. As Clark continues his shady work for Carmine, he discovers an elaborate underworld that has caught the attention of the authorities. As things come to a head, not everything is what it seems.

Director: Andrew Bergman
Screenwriter: Andrew Bergman
Production Co: TriStar Pictures
Rating: PG
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 20, 1990, Original
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $20.7M
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo, Dolby
Aspect Ratio: 35mm

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