The New Guy (2002)
A zero will rise.
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?
Read the The New Guy feature →- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $31.2M
Media
Top billed cast
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DJ QuallsDizzy Harrison / Gil Harris
Eliza DushkuDanielle
Zooey DeschanelNora
Lyle LovettBear Harrison
Jerod MixonKirk
Illeana DouglasKiki Pierce
Parry ShenGlen
Kurt FullerMr. Undine
Julius CarryCoach
M.C. GaineyClem
Eddie GriffinLuther
Sunny MabreyCourtneyKeywords
DuringcreditsstingerPrisonHigh schoolBullyingBullyDual identityCheerleaderPopularityLoserIdentityJockBandExpulsionSenior high school students
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · FamilyTheme affinityDuringcreditsstinger · Prison · High SchoolDialogue densityComedyPacingShortEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference58145
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Frequently asked questions about The New Guy
What is The New Guy about?
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?
How long is The New Guy?
The New Guy has a runtime of 88 minutes.