

The New Guy
“A zero will rise.”
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?
Where to watch The New Guy in United States
Click a service to open The New Guy there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The New Guy streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Sony One Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About The New Guy
The New Guy is a 2002 English-language comedy film directed by Ed Decter. The cast is led by DJ Qualls, Eliza Dushku, Zooey Deschanel. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla.
The New Guy was produced by Bedlam Pictures, Revolution Studios, and Frontier Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 10, 2002, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $31 million worldwide.
- Director
- Ed Decter
- Writers
- David Kendall
- Release date
- May 10, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $31 million
- Production
- Bedlam Pictures, Revolution Studios, Frontier Pictures
The New Guy cast & crew
The New Guy was directed by Ed Decter and written by David Kendall.
The cast features DJ Qualls as Dizzy Harrison / Gil Harris, Eliza Dushku as Danielle, Zooey Deschanel as Nora, Lyle Lovett as Bear Harrison, Jerod Mixon as Kirk, and Illeana Douglas as Kiki Pierce.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ralph Sall, cinematography is by Michael D. O'Shea, and it was produced by Michael Fottrell and Gordon Gray.
Is The New Guy worth watching?
The New Guy holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 657 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The New Guy is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The New Guy
In United States, you can stream The New Guy on Kanopy and Hoopla, 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.
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Cast of The New Guy

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
The New Guy — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The New Guy in United States?
The New Guy is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The New Guy on Kanopy?
Yes — The New Guy is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is The New Guy in?
The New Guy is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The New Guy?
The New Guy runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
▸What is The New Guy rated?
The New Guy is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 657 ratings.











