3.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Stealing Harvard (2002)
Stealing Harvard (2002)
Overview
John and his girlfriend have vowed to marry once they save $30,000 for their dream house. But the minute they achieve their financial goal, John finds out his niece has been accepted at Harvard, and he's reminded of his promise to pay for her tuition (nearly $30,000). John's friend Duff convinces him to turn to petty crime to make the payment … but Duff's hare-brained schemes spin quickly out of control.
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Trans: Negative
Viewer Rating
3.3
Overview
John and his girlfriend have vowed to marry once they save $30,000 for their dream house. But the minute they achieve their financial goal, John finds out his niece has been accepted at Harvard, and he's reminded of his promise to pay for her tuition (nearly $30,000). John's friend Duff convinces him to turn to petty crime to make the payment … but Duff's hare-brained schemes spin quickly out of control.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a lighthearted comedy centered on an individual's personal financial struggle to fulfill a promise, without engaging in explicit political commentary or advocating for systemic solutions. Its focus on personal responsibility and comedic mishaps keeps it ideologically neutral.
The movie features a predominantly white cast with no explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative centers on traditional identities without offering any critique or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film features Patty, a transsexual character whose identity is revealed as a comedic plot twist. This revelation primarily elicits shock and disgust from other characters, particularly Duff, played for laughs. The portrayal lacks dignity or complexity, framing trans identity as a source of surprise and discomfort without any affirming counter-narrative or critique of the negative reactions.
Stealing Harvard does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its narrative. Consequently, there is no specific portrayal of queer identity or experiences to evaluate within the film's comedic plot.
The film is a comedy and does not feature any significant female characters engaging in or winning direct physical combat against one or more male opponents. There are no scenes depicting hand-to-hand, martial arts, or melee weapon fights involving female characters in this manner.
Stealing Harvard is an original film from 2002, not an adaptation or a biopic. All characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record to establish a different gender for any character before their portrayal in this film.
Stealing Harvard is an original film with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation to establish any character's race before this movie, thus precluding a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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5.1
4.8
Critic Ratings
0.9
2.5
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