Stealing Harvard
"Their intentions were honorable. Their methods were criminal."
Originally released in 2002. Stealing Harvard is a crime/comedy film. directed by Bruce McCulloch. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jason Lee, Tom Green, and Leslie Mann
Synopsis
John and his girlfriend have vowed to marry once they save $30,000 for their dream house. But the minute they achieve their financial goal, John finds out his niece has been accepted at Harvard, and he's reminded of his promise to pay for her tuition (nearly $30,000). John's friend Duff convinces him to turn to petty crime to make the payment … but Duff's hare-brained schemes spin quickly out of control.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 13, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (141 votes)
Budget
$25M
Production budget
Box Office
$14.3M
0.6x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jason Lee
as John Plummer
Tom Green
as Walter P. 'Duff' Duffy
Leslie Mann
as Elaine Warner
Megan Mullally
as Patty Plummer
Dennis Farina
as Mr. Warner
Tammy Blanchard
as Noreen Plummer
Richard Jenkins
as Honorable Judge Emmett Cook
Chris Penn
as David Loach
John C. McGinley
as Detective Charles
Seymour Cassel
as Uncle Jack
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $25,000,000
- Revenue
- $14,277,032
Production Companies
- Revolution Studios
- Imagine Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stealing Harvard about?
John and his girlfriend have vowed to marry once they save $30,000 for their dream house. But the minute they achieve their financial goal, John finds out his niece has been accepted at Harvard, an...
Who directed Stealing Harvard?
Stealing Harvard was directed by Bruce McCulloch.
How long is Stealing Harvard?
Stealing Harvard has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Stealing Harvard released?
Stealing Harvard was released on September 13, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stealing Harvard?
The main cast of Stealing Harvard includes Jason Lee, Tom Green, Leslie Mann, Megan Mullally, Dennis Farina.
Is Stealing Harvard worth watching?
Stealing Harvard has a user rating of 4.8/10 based on 141 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.