The New Guy (2002)

05/10/2002 (US) • Comedy • 1h 28m

A zero will rise.

Overview

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)

05/10/2002 (US) • 1h 28m

Comedy

A zero will rise.

Overview

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?

Top Billed Cast

DJ Qualls

Dizzy Harrison / Gil Harris

Eliza Dushku

Danielle

Zooey Deschanel

Nora

Lyle Lovett

Bear Harrison

Jerod Mixon

Kirk

Illeana Douglas

Kiki Pierce

Parry Shen

Glen

Kurt Fuller

Mr. Undine

Julius Carry

Coach

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$13,000,000.00

Revenue

$31,200,000.00

Keywords

prison

high school

dual identity

identity

cheerleader

loser

bullying

jock

bully

duringcreditsstinger

expulsion

senior high school students

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