Apple TVStealing Harvard (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
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.
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Political: Center
Diversity: Low
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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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
Stealing Harvard does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its plot or character development. The film's comedic narrative focuses entirely on heterosexual relationships and slapstick humor, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
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
3.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.1
4.8
Critic Ratings
0.9
2.5
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