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Stealing Harvard

  • 2002
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
14K
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Jason Lee and Tom Green in Stealing Harvard (2002)
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A middle-class man turns to a life of crime in order to finance his niece's first year at Harvard University.A middle-class man turns to a life of crime in order to finance his niece's first year at Harvard University.A middle-class man turns to a life of crime in order to finance his niece's first year at Harvard University.

  • Director
    • Bruce McCulloch
  • Writers
    • Martin Hynes
    • Peter Tolan
  • Stars
    • Jason Lee
    • Tom Green
    • Leslie Mann
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.1/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bruce McCulloch
    • Writers
      • Martin Hynes
      • Peter Tolan
    • Stars
      • Jason Lee
      • Tom Green
      • Leslie Mann
    • 92User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 25Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Jason Lee
    Jason Lee
    • John
    Tom Green
    Tom Green
    • Duff
    Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann
    • Elaine
    Megan Mullally
    Megan Mullally
    • Patty
    Dennis Farina
    Dennis Farina
    • Mr. Warner
    Tammy Blanchard
    Tammy Blanchard
    • Noreen
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • Mr. Cook
    Chris Penn
    Chris Penn
    • David Loach
    John C. McGinley
    John C. McGinley
    • Detective Charles
    Seymour Cassel
    Seymour Cassel
    • Uncle Jack
    Zeus
    • Rex the dog
    Ken Magee
    • Butcher
    Martin Starr
    Martin Starr
    • Liquor Store Clerk
    Mary Gillis
    • Duff's Mom
    Bruce McCulloch
    Bruce McCulloch
    • Fidio the Lawyer
    Ashlynn Rose
    Ashlynn Rose
    • Younger Noreen
    Lorna Scott
    Lorna Scott
    • Aunt Jean
    Bobby Harwell
    • Uncle Dave
    • Director
      • Bruce McCulloch
    • Writers
      • Martin Hynes
      • Peter Tolan
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    User reviews92

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    turtlewax182

    Not THAT Bad

    This movie wasn't one of the funniest I've ever seen or anything, but I don't think it's as bad as everyone is claiming. There were a handful of times when I laughed out loud. Many people I know complained about Tom Green - he's just the type of guy you either love, or really hate... doesn't mean he's a talentless goon. It's hard for me to picture Lee in a film not directed by Kevin Smith, it seems like he's not comfortable in anything else. Maybe I just perceive it wrong. But I'd only recommend this to a fan of somebody in the movie.
    6punk_gee

    A really good flick, worth a watch

    Okay, okay. Bad premise, bad script. Otherwise, this is a good film played for laughs. Jason Lee, Tom Green and Megan Mullally are all on fine form, playing the characters we have come to expect from them.

    In particular, Jason Lee is his typical self here, playing the slightly angry yet humorous good guy. For some, Tom Green may be too wacky, but his character, Duff, is like a toned-down version of himself, so it will surely prove bearable for his naysayers.

    Some really good comedy moments and a few nice set pieces are enough to make up for an otherwise silly and clichéd film. Definitely worth a watch, I found it really enjoyable in a switched-off-brain sort of way.
    MLDinTN

    a silly comedy that works

    Call me crazy, but I liked this movie. It had its moments. I especially liked Elaine's dad; his character was the funniest. The part where John and Mr. Warner end up in drag at the judge's house was so funny. Then the end was great when John writes I have the picture, and the judge lets him off. And all the silly ideas John and Duff come up with to get the money were quite entertaining. I liked the fact that for once, Tom Green didn't play a gross out character.

    FINAL VERDICT: This is a comedy worth seeing. It's only about 80 minutes long, but that's about right for a Tom Green movie.
    5allar100

    Not too bad.

    I saw this movie because Tom Green and Jason Lee was in it. I know that that doesn't really gaurentee anything, seeing as how they both have a spotted track record. Anyway, it wasn't horrible, and I guess it had its moments of decent laughter, but it wasn't all that great. Nothing to spectacular here, but what did you expect.
    Kristinartist79

    Its a good movie for a good laugh

    Its a good movie to watch if you want a good laugh. It isn't anything to take seriously. Its about a man who is going to marry a pretty young lady who is his boss's daughter. She was brought up by her rich overly protective father. It seems he held her back and; therefore, she did not have that many friends. The relationship with her father was a little weird but it was supposed to be funny. When his girlfiend gives him good news, that they've saved enough money to buy a house, everything seems to be going perfect. Its a great way to start the movie. When he finds out that he is expected to pay his nieces college tuition, this is where the excitement starts. "How does he get the money?" The way in which he trys to get the money is goofy but funny. Its funny to see how he tries to steel money and never fails each time. It puts on the excitement when his girl friend knows he is up to something and thinks he is cheating on her. I bought the tape cause it was a cheap price and I enjoyed the movie. I don't watch it all the time but I do enjoy it when I do.

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When Elaine brings Duff the basket of cheese, there's some discussion of the origin of Gruyere cheese. Duff is correct. Gruyere is from the Gruyeres district in Switzerland, not from France.
    • Goofs
      When Duff is making the little kid cut the branch, it lands on the trunk of the car, then falls onto the street. In the next shot, the branch is back on the trunk of the car.
    • Quotes

      Duff's Mom: Hi John how's your parents?

      John: Dead, still.

    • Crazy credits
      There's several minutes of outtakes after all the credits.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Eulogy (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      My Way
      Written and Performed by Butch Walker

      Courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.

      Under license from BMG Special Products, Inc.

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 2002 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Say Uncle
    • Filming locations
      • Sylmar, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Revolution Studios
      • Imagine Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $14,036,406
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,041,521
      • Sep 15, 2002
    • Gross worldwide
      • $14,277,032
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 25m(85 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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