IMDb > Slackers (2002)
Slackers
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips
Videos (see all 6)
Slackers (2002) -- When the school geek discovers three fellow college students scamming the system, he blackmails them to win over the school's most popular girl.
Slackers (2002) -- MyMovieScripts.com - Trailer (Flash)

IMDb Holiday Movie Guide

Overview

User Rating:
4.8/10   7,302 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Up 4% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Writer (WGA):
David H. Steinberg (written by)
Contact:
View company contact information for Slackers on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
1 February 2002 (USA) more
Genre:
Tagline:
Higher Education Just Hit A New Low more
Plot:
When the school geek discovers three fellow college students scamming the system, he blackmails them to win over the school's most popular girl. full summary | add synopsis
NewsDesk:
(6 articles)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 6-12:
 (From Filmicafe. 2 September 2009, 2:29 PM, PDT)

What I Watched, What You Watched: Installment #6
 (From Rope Of Silicon. 30 August 2009, 2:58 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Very Entertaining "Rent this Movie" more (101 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Devon Sawa ... Dave Goodman

Jason Segel ... Sam Schechter
Michael C. Maronna ... Jeff Davis (as Michael Maronna)

Jason Schwartzman ... Ethan Dulles

Jaime King ... Angela Patton (as James King)

Laura Prepon ... Reanna

Travis Davis ... Airborne Express Driver

Jim Rash ... Head T.A. Philip
Nat Faxon ... Karl, the Grad Student
Don Michaelson ... Professor Markoe
Retta ... Bruna, the Office Manager
Marilyn Staley ... Singing Waitress
Jason Garner ... Singing Waiter
Gedde Watanabe ... Japanese Proctor
Heidi Krämer ... Hot Twin #1
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Hooking Up Ethan (USA) (working title)
Les complices (Canada: French title)
Scam (USA) (working title)
The Best and Brightest (USA) (working title)
The Hook-Up (USA) (working title)
The Undergrads (USA) (working title)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for strong language and sexual content, and for brief drug use.
Runtime:
86 min
Country:
Language:
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
During the "Three is the Magic Number" sequence, there is a shot of the boys performing on stage in tuxedos. Jason Schwartzman can be seen on the drums behind them. This scene was not actually shot for the movie, but rather, footage from a photo shoot. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In the scene where the guys are getting Carl to fill out the Physics test, they pass him a joint, but it the next shot Sam is holding it and in the shot after Carl is passing it back to Sam. more
Quotes:
Ethan: They call me Cool Ethan. I live in Heineraker Hall.
Dave: Alright - cool.
more
Movie Connections:
Soundtrack:
Ethan's Song more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
15 out of 24 people found the following comment useful.
Very Entertaining "Rent this Movie", 28 January 2004
7/10
Author: roadie62 from Sydney Nova Scotia

I don't know why so many people disliked I found it really entertaining even though it's not the funnest movie in the world it still has a really great story and the acting by both James King and Devon Sawa is great please go out and rent this movie again you will end up liking this movie you will end up liking it.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (101 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Slackers (2002)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Picture In Scene steveo5556
ethan blackmailing you pepekwa
The Pool Scene Song- I MUST POSSES IT- What is it? magicmilkman341
4.8? joshfarcone
Camewron Diaz metboy2k
BEST MOVIE EVER perfectbalance
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
Box Elder National Lampoon Presents Dorm Daze The Girl Next Door The Rules of Attraction The Nanny Diaries
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Comedy section IMDb Canada section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.