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The New Guy
“A zero will rise.”
6.0 / 10• 2002• 1h 28m•PG-13• English
Comedy
Storyline
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?
Cast & Crew
DJ Qualls
Dizzy Harrison / Gil Harris
Lead
Eliza Dushku
Danielle
Zooey Deschanel
Nora
Lyle Lovett
Bear Harrison
Jerod Mixon
Kirk
Illeana Douglas
Kiki Pierce
Parry Shen
Glen
Kurt Fuller
Mr. Undine
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Ed Decter's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The New Guy is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
