Stealing Harvard (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Stealing Harvard is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Bruce McCulloch, starring Jason Lee and Tom Green. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $14.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Bruce McCulloch
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Stealing Harvard About?
The premise of Stealing Harvard without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man's quiet existence is thrown into chaos when he must choose between pursuing a marriage with the woman he loves and fulfilling a promise to his niece. To help her achieve her aspirations, he embarks on a comical and unexpected journey involving elaborate schemes and hilarious misunderstandings. His efforts to assist her lead to a series of increasingly absurd situations, testing his relationship and challenging his values in a lighthearted and feel-good story.
Stealing Harvard Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- man wears eyeglasses
- fiance fiancee relationship
- dark comedy
- reference to pubic hair
- man
- harvard
- crying during sex
- voice over narration
- slapstick comedy
- shower
- kitchen
- courtroom
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- workout video
- witness
- wig
- white trash
- wedding ceremony
- volkswagen
- uncle niece relationship
- uncle nephew relationship
- two way mirror
- toy gun
- toothbrush
- toilet paper
- tattoo parlor
- surveillance camera
- surprise after end credits
- spray paint
- spooning
- spelling bee
- slut
- slaughterhouse
- ski mask
- six pack
- shotgun
- sex standing up
- sex in an office
- scheme
- satellite dish
- rooftop
- roller skating
- racehorse
- racetrack
- potato
- polaroid
- physical comedy
- party
- parking lot
- mother son relationship
- mirror
Stealing Harvard Cast
Jason Lee leads the cast, with Tom Green. Directed by Bruce McCulloch.
- Director Bruce McCulloch
More from Bruce McCulloch
More films directed by Bruce McCulloch, best-rated first: Superstar, Dog Park and Comeback Season.
Stealing Harvard Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Stealing Harvard 25 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.
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IMDb 5.1 /10
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Metacritic 25 Metascore
User score 7.2
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TMDB 48% User score
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Stealing Harvard Plot Summary
What happens in Stealing Harvard from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Nice guy John Plummer is engaged to the charming but scatterbrained Elaine Warner, portrayed by Leslie Mann, and has grand plans to use his life savings of $30,000 for a down payment on their future home. This choice stems from his desire not to accept financial help from her affluent father, Mr. Warner (Dennis Farina), who already looks down on John and believes he is unworthy of his daughter. Adding to John’s troubles is Mr. Warner’s aggressive dog, Rex, who harbors a strong dislike for John and seems to always be on his master’s side.
Full summary
The whole story of Stealing Harvard, scene by scene
Stealing Harvard Box Office
Stealing Harvard grossed $14.3 million worldwide. $14 million came from the US and Canada and $240,626 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$14.3M
- US & Canada
- $14M
- International
- $240.6K
Stealing Harvard Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Stealing Harvard.
How Well Do You Know Stealing Harvard?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is John's primary dilemma in 'Stealing Harvard'?
Cars in Stealing Harvard
12 cars on screen, including the 1964 Dodge A-100 and the 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet I Typ 17.
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1964 Dodge A-100 Main role -
1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet I Typ 17 Main role -
2001 Jaguar XK8 X100 Important role -
1988 BMW 735i E32 Minor role
Stealing Harvard Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “Un diploma muy caro” and “Schwere Jungs - Stealing Harvard”.
- Also known as
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- Un diploma muy caro
- Schwere Jungs - Stealing Harvard
- 抢钱入哈佛
- Schwere Jungs
- 110 e frode
- Harvard à tout prix
- Operação Harvard
- לימודים גנובים
- Az iskoláját!
- Скъпо обещание
- Furând la Harvard
- Мой криминальный дядюшка
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- キャンパス・クレージー
- Kasa albo życie
- Promessa é Dívida
- Zlodeji z Harvardu
- 偷上哈佛
- 스틸링 하바드
- Zloději z Harvardu
- Грабунок для Гарварду
- Harvard Hırsızı
- Pravedan zločin
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Stealing Harvard FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Stealing Harvard, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Stealing Harvard?
Stealing Harvard runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Stealing Harvard released?
Stealing Harvard was released on September 13, 2002.
Who directed Stealing Harvard?
Stealing Harvard was directed by Bruce McCulloch.
More films by Bruce McCulloch Who is in the cast of Stealing Harvard?
Stealing Harvard stars Jason Lee and Tom Green.
How much did Stealing Harvard make at the box office?
Stealing Harvard grossed $14.3 million worldwide ($14 million domestic, $240,626 international).
How is Stealing Harvard rated?
Stealing Harvard has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 25 on Metacritic and 48% on TMDB.
Does Stealing Harvard have a post-credit scene?
No. Stealing Harvard has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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