The Freshman
Seen it?1990 | 102 min | Comedy, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Take the Money and Run, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 87K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Bergman
- Marlon BrandoCarmine Sabatini, aka Jimmy The Toucan
- Matthew BroderickClark Kellogg
- Bruno KirbyVictor Ray
- Penelope Ann MillerTina Sabatini
- Frank WhaleySteve Bushak
- Jon PolitoChuck Greenwald
- Kenneth WelshDwight Armstrong
- Richard GantLloyd Simpson
- Jefferson MappinHunter
- Maximilian SchellLarry London