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The Freshman

1990Movie1 h 42 minPG

ComedyCrime
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic787.1Rotten Tomatoes94%62%

A hopeful, quirky comedy movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or tears.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Mob Comedy
  • New York City
  • Endangered Species
  • Caper Film
  • Celebrity Cameos
  • Family-Friendly Crime
  • Broad Humor
  • Star-Studded Cast

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Andrew Bergman
Written by
Andrew Bergman
Produced by
Mike Lobell
Music by
David Newman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 20, 1990 · 1 h 42 min · PG

Released
July 20, 1990
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
52 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Freshman?"

Questions about The Freshman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Freshman?

PrimeTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, The Freshman streams on Prime and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Freshman worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is The Freshman okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Freshman make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Freshman?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.