Freshmen (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, Freshmen is a drama film directed by Tom Huang, running about 121 minutes.
What it’s about. Four college freshmen from vastly different worlds navigate identity, ambition, and growing pains in their first chaotic quarter of university life. San, a Chinese-American student torn between cultures; Tonisha, a gifted but struggling pre-med balancing school and family survival; Rick, a conservative freshman lost in a diverse campus; and Judy, a carefree party girl spinning out of control—all find their lives intersecting in a single history class.
Who’s in it. Freshmen stars Nikaya D. Brown Jones as Tonisha, Mary Chen as Grace, Richard Guiton as Marc and Tom Huang as San, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Freshmen has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Freshmen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Freshmen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Freshmen (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Freshmen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Freshmen worth watching?
- Freshmen holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Freshmen?
- Freshmen stars Nikaya D. Brown Jones, Mary Chen, Richard Guiton, Tom Huang and Kurt Koehler.
- When was Freshmen released?
- Freshmen was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.