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Stealing Harvard

Play trailer Poster for Stealing Harvard PG-13 Released Sep 13, 2002 1h 20m Comedy Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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There are laughs Stealing Harvard, but they are few and far between. Tom Green's antics grow old fast.

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Susan Stark Detroit News Rated: 1/4 Mar 10, 2007 Full Review Bill Stamets Chicago Reader Among the squandered supporting cast are Dennis Farina, Chris Penn, Megan Mullally, and Seymour Cassel. Feb 26, 2007 Full Review Derek Adams Time Out Weird, then, how the cast play as if holding their breath for the pay cheque. Jun 24, 2006 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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Perry C So many repeatable one-liners. Not to be taken seriously, this movie is fun. A lot of fun! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review steve d As funny as a funeral. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member A favorite amongst the mentally challenged. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/18/22 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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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
Producer
Susan Cavan
Screenwriter
Peter Tolan, Peter Tolan, Martin Hynes
Distributor
Columbia Pictures
Production Co
Revolution Studios, Imagine Entertainment
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
Runtime
1h 20m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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