The New Guy (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, The New Guy is a comedy and family film directed by Ed Decter, running about 88 minutes. “A zero will rise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nerdy high school senior Dizzy Harrison has finally gotten lucky -- after purposely getting expelled, he takes lessons in 'badass cool' from a convict and enrolls at a new school. But can he keep up the ruse?
Who’s in it. The New Guy stars DJ Qualls as Dizzy Harrison / Gil Harris, Eliza Dushku as Danielle, Zooey Deschanel as Nora and Lyle Lovett as Bear Harrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The New Guy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.2M 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 The New Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The New Guy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The New Guy (2002)?
- In US, The New Guy 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 New Guy worth watching?
- The New Guy holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The New Guy?
- The New Guy stars DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett and Jerod Mixon.
- When was The New Guy released?
- The New Guy was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.