Harvard Man
Seen it?2001 | 99 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Casino or Donnie Brasco, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect drug use.
College has always been a time for experimentation, sexual, cultural and otherwise. "Harvard Man" plays out against a background of love, sex, basketball, crime and experimentation. Action and philosophy in young people's quest to discover their true identity.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 49 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$100K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by James Toback
- Sarah Michelle GellarCindy Bandolini
- Adrian GrenierAlan Jensen
- Joey Lauren AdamsChesney Cort
- Eric StoltzTeddy Carter
- Rebecca GayheartKelly Morgan
- John NevilleDr. Reese
- Gianni RussoAndrew Bandolini
- Michael AparoRussell
- Scottie EpsteinMario
- Polly ShannonJuliet