Stealing Harvard

PG-13

Released Sep 13, 2002

1 hr. 20 min.

Comedy

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9%

105 Reviews

Tomatometer

39%

10,000+ Ratings

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John (Jason Lee) is a hard-working guy who only wants to marry his longtime girlfriend Elaine (Leslie Mann). Elaine and John have vowed to marry once they save $30,000 for their dream house. Things are fine until John's sister calls to remind him of his promise to pay his niece's tuition, which costs $29,829 and is due in two weeks! John turns to his friend Duff (Tom Green) to help him make $30,000 quickly. Duff convinces John to make a short-term commitment to petty crime.

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Critics Consensus

There are laughs Stealing Harvard, but they are few and far between. Tom Green's antics grow old fast.

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SpookySkeleton M

One of the funniest movies ever, couldn't even believe the low scores, I thought it was a glitch!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/14/23

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Ravenswood R

Like a knock-off can of Coke, it isn't good for you, or as good as the real thing, but it still tastes OK when you need that sugary fizz. Goofy and dumb, but enough funny lines and set-ups to make it worth a lazy couch day watch. I laughed a few times, which was more than I expected.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/10/23

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Adam P

The story here is disjointed and silly, but not in a good way. The performances of the leads are the highlight. But the rest of the package can't be saved by that. I would recommend you watch it once, but only if you really love Jason Lee or Tom Green. The jokes are trying very hard to be the backbone of the movie, but most of them miss. Unfortunate. 6/10

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/07/23

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steve d

As funny as a funeral.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

One of those bad pictures you actually wanted to end when it progresses with zero appeals as it's ridiculously plotted by frivolous efforts towards unfunny results, only instantly building up as a definitively cinematic equivalent of a punching bag through narration with rare satisfying bits. (D+)

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

A favorite amongst the mentally challenged.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/22

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Bruce McCulloch

Director

Jason Lee

John

Tom Green

Duff

Leslie Mann

Elaine

Megan Mullally

Patty

Dennis Farina

Mr. Warner

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Rated: 1/4

Mar 10, 2007

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Bill Stamets

Chicago Reader

Among the squandered supporting cast are Dennis Farina, Chris Penn, Megan Mullally, and Seymour Cassel.

Feb 26, 2007

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Derek Adams

Time Out

Weird, then, how the cast play as if holding their breath for the pay cheque.

Jun 24, 2006

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an agreeably over-the-top premise that’s employed to periodically passable yet mostly underwhelming effect...

Rated: 2/4

Jan 14, 2023

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Alistair Lawrence

Common Sense Media

A footnote on the resumes of early 2000s stars Lee and Tom Green, this is a buddy comedy that runs on strained jokes rather than any real chemistry between the leads.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 28, 2022

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Debbie Lynn Elias

Behind The Lens

Relying on tired sight gags and a continual theme of men wearing women's clothing, Stealing Harvard is a crime in and of itself.

Nov 15, 2019

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Synopsis

John (Jason Lee) is a hard-working guy who only wants to marry his longtime girlfriend Elaine (Leslie Mann). Elaine and John have vowed to marry once they save $30,000 for their dream house. Things are fine until John's sister calls to remind him of his promise to pay his niece's tuition, which costs $29,829 and is due in two weeks! John turns to his friend Duff (Tom Green) to help him make $30,000 quickly. Duff convinces John to make a short-term commitment to petty crime.

Director: Bruce McCulloch
Executive Producer: Howard Lapides, Maureen Peyrot, Chris Brancato, Bert Salke
Screenwriter: Peter Tolan, Peter Tolan, Martin Hynes
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Imagine Entertainment, Revolution Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Drug References|Crude Humor|Language|Sexual Humor)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 13, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.0M
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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