The New Guy (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The New Guy is a 2002 comedy directed by Ed Decter, starring DJ Qualls and Lyle Lovett. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $31.2 million worldwide on a $13 million budget. Critics gave it 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Ed Decter
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $13M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The New Guy About?
The premise of The New Guy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A shy high school senior, Dizzy Harrison, transfers to a new school and decides to reinvent himself as the popular Gil Harris. He enlists the help of a quirky mentor, Luther, to navigate the unfamiliar social landscape. Dizzy’s plan involves disrupting the established hierarchy and pursuing the affections of Danielle. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about identity and the importance of embracing who you truly are.
The New Guy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teenage boy
- teenage girl
- attempted escape
- three word title
- bass guitar
- car alarm
- tied to a chair
- fake breasts
- van
- bullying
- football
- jock
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- talking to the camera
- prison guard
- prison cell
- convict
- humiliation
- classroom
- african american
- interracial friendship
- interracial relationship
- teenage protagonist
- mentor
- odd couple
- reference to janet jackson
- holding hands
- underpants
- austin texas
- texas
- escape attempt
- kicked in the groin
- kneed in the face
- wedgie
- arrest
- release from prison
- medication
- photograph
- intergenerational friendship
- mascot
- football match
- bar
- tattoo
- spider tattoo
- cell
- cell mate
- football player
- breakup
- knocked unconscious
- horseback riding
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
The New Guy Cast
DJ Qualls leads the cast, with Lyle Lovett. Directed by Ed Decter.
- Director Ed Decter
The New Guy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The New Guy 24 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 24 Metascore
User score 6.3
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TMDB 59% User score
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The New Guy Plot Summary
What happens in The New Guy 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
As the camera captures Luther’s candid words from behind bars, we meet Dizzy Gillespie Harrison, an endearingly awkward high school senior in Austin, Texas. Surrounded by his tight-knit friends—Nora, Kirk, and Glen—he and his pals have formed a funk rock band named “Suburban Funk,” and together they’re hopelessly hooked on video games. After a bizarre series of events culminates in a rather unfortunate encounter with the school librarian that leaves Dizzy with a penile fracture, his life takes a wild turn. A brief stint in prison introduces him to Luther, who inspires him towards a journey of self-discovery.
Full summary
The whole story of The New Guy, scene by scene
The New Guy Box Office & Budget
The New Guy grossed $31.2 million worldwide on a $13 million budget, 2.4 times what it cost. $29.8 million came from the US and Canada and $1.4 million (5%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$31.2M
2.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $29.8M
- International
- $1.4M
- Budget
- $13M
The New Guy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The New Guy.
How Well Do You Know The New Guy?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the high school band Dizzy is a part of?
Cars in The New Guy
9 cars on screen, including the 1990 Chevrolet Astro and the 1981 Ford LTD Country Squire.
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1990 Chevrolet Astro Important role -
1981 Ford LTD Country Squire Important role -
Harley-Davidson XL 883 R Important role -
1997 BMW 3 Cabrio E36 Minor role
The New Guy Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “El Chico Nuevo” and “The New Guy - Auf die ganz coole Tour”.
- Also known as
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- El Chico Nuevo
- The New Guy - Auf die ganz coole Tour
- Los Feos También Mojan
- Novo no Pedaço
- Продвинутый
- Новичок
- Крутий хлопець
- Un ragazzo tutto nuovo
- Az új fiú
- Yeni Öğrenci
- 新丁驾到
- Le Nouveau
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- Крутой парень
- Z nuly hrdinou
- Um Zero à Esquerda
- Z nuly hrdinom
- בזהות אחרת
- Tipul nou
- Чисто нов и готин
- Просунутий новачок
- Nowy
- 뉴 가이
- ニュー・ガイ
- หนุ่มจืด... ยกเครื่องเฟี้ยว
- Els lletjos també suquen
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Movies Like The New Guy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Girl I Want, Shy Guy and Accepted.
The New Guy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The New Guy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The New Guy?
The New Guy runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
When was The New Guy released?
The New Guy was released on May 10, 2002.
Who directed The New Guy?
The New Guy was directed by Ed Decter.
Who is in the cast of The New Guy?
The New Guy stars DJ Qualls and Lyle Lovett.
How much did The New Guy make at the box office?
The New Guy grossed $31.2 million worldwide ($29.8 million domestic, $1.4 million international) on a budget of $13 million.
How is The New Guy rated?
The New Guy has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 24 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does The New Guy have a post-credit scene?
No. The New Guy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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