Movie

The New Guy

“A zero will rise.”

★ 5.9(653)20021h 28m

The New Guy 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: Ed Decter
Release date: 2002-05-10
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: English
Box office: $31,200,000
Budget: $13,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bedlam Pictures

The New Guy — trailer

About The New Guy

The New Guy is a 2002 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Ed Decter, starring DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku and Zooey Deschanel. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 653 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The New Guy in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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?

Cast

DJ Qualls

Dizzy Harrison / Gil Harris

Eliza Dushku

Danielle

Zooey Deschanel

Nora

Lyle Lovett

Bear Harrison

Jerod Mixon

Kirk

Illeana Douglas

Kiki Pierce

Parry Shen

Glen

Kurt Fuller

Mr. Undine

Julius Carry

Coach

M.C. Gainey

Clem

Eddie Griffin

Luther

Sunny Mabrey

Courtney

Themes & keywords

prisonhigh schooldual identityidentitycheerleaderloserbullyingjockbullyduringcreditsstingersenior high school students

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The New Guy in United States?+

In United States, The New Guy 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 New Guy on Netflix?+

The New Guy is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The New Guy?+

The New Guy has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in The New Guy?+

The New Guy stars DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, Zooey Deschanel, Lyle Lovett and Jerod Mixon.

When did The New Guy come out?+

The New Guy is a 2002 movie directed by Ed Decter.

What genre is The New Guy?+

The New Guy is Comedy film.

Who directed The New Guy?+

The New Guy was directed by Ed Decter.