The Freshman
“He was on his way to the Dean's List, but he wound up on the hit list.”
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.
Where to watch The Freshman in United States
The Roku Channel
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Freshman there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Freshman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Freshman
The Freshman is a 1990 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Andrew Bergman. The cast is led by Marlon Brando, Matthew Broderick, Bruno Kirby. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV.
The Freshman was produced by TriStar Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 20, 1990, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Andrew Bergman
- Writers
- Andrew Bergman
- Release date
- July 20, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- TriStar Pictures
The Freshman cast & crew
The Freshman was directed by Andrew Bergman and written by Andrew Bergman.
The cast features Marlon Brando as Carmine Sabatini, aka Jimmy The Toucan, Matthew Broderick as Clark Kellogg, Bruno Kirby as Victor Ray, Penelope Ann Miller as Tina Sabatini, Frank Whaley as Steve Bushak, and Jon Polito as Chuck Greenwald.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Newman, cinematography is by William A. Fraker, and it was produced by Mike Lobell.
Is The Freshman worth watching?
The Freshman holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 310 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, The Freshman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Freshman
In United States, you can stream The Freshman on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of The Freshman
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
The Freshman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Freshman in United States?
The Freshman is streaming on The Roku Channel, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Freshman on The Roku Channel?
Yes — The Freshman is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Freshman in?
The Freshman is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Freshman?
The Freshman runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is The Freshman rated?
The Freshman is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 310 ratings.
More like The Freshman
