Movie

The Freshman

“He was on his way to the Dean's List, but he wound up on the hit list.”

★ 6.3(309)19901h 42m

The Freshman is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Andrew Bergman
Release date: 1990-07-20
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: TriStar Pictures

About The Freshman

The Freshman is a 1990 movie in the Comedy and Crime genres, directed by Andrew Bergman, starring Marlon Brando, Matthew Broderick and Bruno Kirby. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 309 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Freshman in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Marlon Brando

Carmine Sabatini, aka Jimmy The Toucan

Matthew Broderick

Clark Kellogg

Bruno Kirby

Victor Ray

Penelope Ann Miller

Tina Sabatini

Frank Whaley

Steve Bushak

Jon Polito

Chuck Greenwald

Kenneth Welsh

Dwight Armstrong

Richard Gant

Lloyd Simpson

Jefferson Mappin

Hunter

Maximilian Schell

Larry London

Paul Benedict

Arthur Fleeber

BD Wong

Edward

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Freshman in United States?+

In United States, The Freshman is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Freshman on Netflix?+

The Freshman is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Freshman?+

The Freshman has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Freshman?+

The Freshman stars Marlon Brando, Matthew Broderick, Bruno Kirby, Penelope Ann Miller and Frank Whaley.

When did The Freshman come out?+

The Freshman is a 1990 movie directed by Andrew Bergman.

What genre is The Freshman?+

The Freshman is Comedy and Crime film.

Who directed The Freshman?+

The Freshman was directed by Andrew Bergman.