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The Freshman

1990·Movie
1h 42min·PG
75
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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wholesome6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and situational comedy

  • Physical Comedy8
  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

He was on his way to the Dean's List, but he wound up on the hit list.

After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
Mob ComedyNew York CityEndangered SpeciesCaper FilmCelebrity CameosFamily-Friendly CrimeBroad HumorStar-Studded Cast

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Freshman

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Where can I stream The Freshman legally?

The Freshman is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Freshman worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 78). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Freshman rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Freshman?

1 h 42 min

The Freshman runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Freshman?

Critics86
Audiences66

Not quite. Critics rate The Freshman higher (86) than audiences (66). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The Freshman in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Freshman?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Freshman in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.