Stealing Harvard (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2002, Stealing Harvard is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Bruce McCulloch, running about 85 minutes. “Their intentions were honorable. Their methods were criminal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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, 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.
Who’s in it. Stealing Harvard stars Jason Lee as John Plummer, Tom Green as Walter P. 'Duff' Duffy, Leslie Mann as Elaine Warner and Megan Mullally as Patty Plummer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Stealing Harvard has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $14.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stealing Harvard page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stealing Harvard tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stealing Harvard (2002)?
- In US, Stealing Harvard is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stealing Harvard worth watching?
- Stealing Harvard holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stealing Harvard?
- Stealing Harvard stars Jason Lee, Tom Green, Leslie Mann, Megan Mullally and Dennis Farina.
- When was Stealing Harvard released?
- Stealing Harvard was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.