The Freshman (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1925, The Freshman is a comedy, family and romance film directed by Fred C. Newmeyer, running about 76 minutes. “Harold kicks the fun winning Goal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Harold Lamb is so excited about going to college that he has been working to earn spending money, practicing college yells, and learning a special way of introducing himself that he saw in a movie. When he arrives at Tate University, he soon becomes the target of practical jokes and ridicule. With the help of his one real friend Peggy, he resolves to make every possible effort to become popular.
Who’s in it. The Freshman stars Harold Lloyd as The Freshman, Jobyna Ralston as Peggy, Brooks Benedict as The College Cad and James Anderson as Chet Trask, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Freshman has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 (1925)?
- In US, The Freshman is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Freshman?
- The Freshman stars Harold Lloyd, Jobyna Ralston, Brooks Benedict, James Anderson and Hazel Keener.
- When was The Freshman released?
- The Freshman was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.