The Freshman
1990, English. Directed by Andrew Bergman.
He was on his way to the Dean's List, but he wound up on the hit list.
After a film student gets his belongings stolen, he meets a mobster bearing a startling resemblance to a certain cinematic godfather. Soon, he finds himself caught up in a caper involving endangered species and fine dining.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 325 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Freshman
The Freshman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Andrew BergmanDirector
- Marlon BrandoCarmine Sabatini, aka Jimmy The Toucan
- Matthew BroderickClark Kellogg
- Bruno KirbyVictor Ray
- Penelope Ann MillerTina Sabatini
- Frank WhaleySteve Bushak
- Jon PolitoChuck Greenwald
- Kenneth WelshDwight Armstrong
- Richard GantLloyd Simpson
- Jefferson MappinHunter
- Maximilian SchellLarry London
- Paul BenedictArthur Fleeber
- BD WongEdward
Details
- Released
- 20 July 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Andrew Bergman
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The Freshman: quick answers
Is The Freshman worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 325 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Freshman?
The Freshman runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Freshman have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Freshman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Freshman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Freshman is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Freshman on?
The Freshman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Freshman?
If you liked The Freshman, try The Cheap Detective, Fun with Dick and Jane, After the Fox.
Who directed The Freshman?
The Freshman (1990) was directed by Andrew Bergman and stars Marlon Brando, Matthew Broderick, Bruno Kirby.