Harvard Man (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Harvard Man is a 2002 drama thriller directed by James Toback, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar and Adrian Grenier. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $56,653 worldwide. Critics gave it 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- James Toback
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cowboy Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Harvard Man About?
The premise of Harvard Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A talented college basketball player finds himself at a crossroads, facing a difficult decision that could impact his team's success and the future of his loved ones. He must choose between upholding his commitments and pursuing a potentially life-altering opportunity, risking everything in the process. The stakes are high as he navigates the pressures of competition and the weight of responsibility.
Harvard Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male rear nudity
- male frontal nudity
- male pubic hair
- bare chested male
- clothed female naked male scene
- boston massachusetts
- teen movie
- college basketball
- two word title
- nudity
- pubic hair
- rear nudity
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- barefoot male
- woods
- forest
- money
- written by director
- sleeping shirtless
- sleeping in underwear
- bad dream
- nightmare
- male wears underwear
- man wears sunglasses
- female professor
- woman wears sunglasses
- drug psychosis
- toxic psychosis
- basketball
- philosophy
- harvard
- cheerleader
- college
- mafia
- reverse cowboy sex position
- lesbian
- diner
- merkin wig
- airplane
- undercover agent
- swimming pool
- student
- split screen
- outdoor sex
- love triangle
- jumping from a window
- hallucination
- female agent
- father daughter relationship
- college professor
- college life
Harvard Man Cast
Sarah Michelle Gellar leads the cast, with Adrian Grenier. Directed by James Toback.
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Director James Toback
More from James Toback
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Harvard Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Harvard Man 33% on Rotten Tomatoes and 49 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 33% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 33%
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 47% User score
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Harvard Man Plot Summary
What happens in Harvard Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story centers around Alan Jensen, a talented point guard attending Harvard University, whose life takes a dramatic turn after a catastrophic tornado destroys his parents’ home. In his desperate quest to raise $100,000 for rebuilding, Alan’s girlfriend, Cindy Bandolini, introduces an outrageous plan inspired by her father’s connections to organized crime. She persuades Alan to purposely lose a game, assuring him that her father will cover the costs. Unbeknownst to him, Cindy also reaches out to Teddy Carter and Kelly Morgan, undercover FBI agents, seeking assistance to fund this risky scheme.
Full summary
The whole story of Harvard Man, scene by scene
Harvard Man Box Office
Harvard Man grossed $56,653 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$56.7K
- US & Canada
- $56.7K
Harvard Man Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Clip
How Well Do You Know Harvard Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is Alan Jensen's role in the Harvard basketball team?
Harvard Man Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Uhkapeli” and “Harvard Story”.
- Also known as
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- Uhkapeli
- Harvard Story
- Harvard Man: Juego peligroso
- 哈佛人
- O Garoto de Harvard
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Harvard Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Harvard Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Harvard Man?
Harvard Man runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Harvard Man released?
Harvard Man was released on June 28, 2002.
Who directed Harvard Man?
Harvard Man was directed by James Toback.
More films by James Toback Who is in the cast of Harvard Man?
Harvard Man stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Adrian Grenier.
How much did Harvard Man make at the box office?
Harvard Man grossed $56,653 worldwide.
How is Harvard Man rated?
Harvard Man has 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic and 47% on TMDB.
Does Harvard Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Harvard Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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