

Stealing Harvard
- Crime
- Comedy
- Drama
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.
Stealing Harvard is a 2002 crime comedy about a man who turns to petty crime to pay for his niece's Harvard tuition after promising to fund her education. When his get-rich-quick schemes spiral out of control, the film explores the chaos that ensues when good intentions meet bad decisions. Now available on streaming platforms, it's a lighthearted take on financial desperation and friendship.
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Jason LeeJohn Plummer
Tom GreenWalter P. 'Duff' Duffy
Leslie MannElaine Warner
Megan MullallyPatty Plummer
Dennis FarinaMr. Warner
Tammy BlanchardNoreen Plummer
Richard JenkinsHonorable Judge Emmett Cook
Chris PennDavid Loach
John C. McGinleyDetective Charles
Seymour CasselUncle Jack
Don WilsonLoach's Friend
Martin StarrLiquor Store Clerk
Mary GillisDuff's Mom
Ken MageeButcher

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When was Stealing Harvard released?
Stealing Harvard was released on September 13, 2002.
What is the movie about?
The film follows John, who must come up with $30,000 for his niece's Harvard tuition after achieving his own financial goal. His friend Duff convinces him to turn to petty crime, leading to increasingly absurd and out-of-control schemes.
What genre is Stealing Harvard?
Stealing Harvard is a crime comedy with dramatic elements, blending humor with a story about financial desperation and misguided choices.
















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