The Freshman (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, The Freshman is a comedy and crime film directed by Andrew Bergman, running about 102 minutes. “He was on his way to the Dean's List, but he wound up on the hit list.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
Who’s in it. The Freshman stars Marlon Brando as Carmine Sabatini, aka Jimmy The Toucan, Matthew Broderick as Clark Kellogg, Bruno Kirby as Victor Ray and Penelope Ann Miller as Tina Sabatini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Freshman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Freshman page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Freshman tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Freshman (1990)?
- In US, The Freshman 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 The Freshman worth watching?
- The Freshman holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Freshman?
- The Freshman stars Marlon Brando, Matthew Broderick, Bruno Kirby, Penelope Ann Miller and Frank Whaley.
- When was The Freshman released?
- The Freshman was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.