The New Guy(2002)
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The New Guy Synopsis
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?
The New Guy (2002) is a comedy film directed by Ed Decter, released on May 10, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, Zooey Deschanel and Lyle Lovett. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 690 ratings.
- Director:
- Ed Decter
- Writers:
- David Kendall
- Producers:
- Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray, Todd Garner
- Cinematographer:
- Michael D. O'Shea
- Composer:
- Ralph Sall
- Production:
- Bedlam Pictures, Revolution Studios, Frontier Pictures
- Budget:
- $13,000,000
- Revenue:
- $31,200,000
- Status:
- Released
The New Guy (2002) Trailer
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The New Guy Cast & Crew
Main cast
DJ Qualls
as Dizzy Harrison / Gil Harris
Eliza Dushku
as Danielle
Zooey Deschanel
as Nora
Lyle Lovett
as Bear Harrison
Jerod Mixon
as Kirk
Illeana Douglas
as Kiki Pierce
Parry Shen
as Glen
Kurt Fuller
as Mr. Undine
Julius Carry
as Coach
M.C. Gainey
as Clem
Eddie Griffin
as Luther
Sunny Mabrey
as Courtney
Key crew
Directed by Ed Decter, written by David Kendall, produced by Mark Ciardi, Gordon Gray and Todd Garner.
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The New Guy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 690 ratings.
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The New Guy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The New Guy online?
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The New Guy (2002) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The New Guy?
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The main cast of The New Guy (2002) includes DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett and Jerod Mixon. The film was directed by Ed Decter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The New Guy released?
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The New Guy was released on May 10, 2002 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The New Guy worth watching?
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The New Guy (2002) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 690 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The New Guy?
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Yes. The official The New Guy trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.