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The New Guy

PG-1320021h 28mEd Decter
IMDb 5.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 7% · Metacritic 24
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"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?

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Frequently asked questions

What is The New Guy (2002) 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?

Who stars in The New Guy?

The New Guy stars DJ Qualls (Dizzy Harrison / Gil Harris), Eliza Dushku (Danielle), Zooey Deschanel (Nora), Lyle Lovett (Bear Harrison), Jerod Mixon (Kirk). The film was directed by Ed Decter.

How long is The New Guy?

The New Guy has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated PG-13.

Is The New Guy worth watching?

The New Guy holds an IMDb rating of 5.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 7. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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