John Plummer (played by Jason Lee) is a protagonist in Stealing Harvard.
Protagonist engaged to Elaine, works for her father. Faces a moral dilemma when his niece needs $30,000 for Harvard. Convinced by friend Duff to steal money, leading to botched heists, cross-dressing incidents, and encounters with a drug lord and police. Ultimately confesses to Elaine, executes a final heist, wins a horse bet, and marries her. Elaine Warner (played by Leslie Mann) appears in Stealing Harvard.
John's fiancée and Mr. Warner's daughter. Initially strained relationship due to her father's disapproval. Discovers John's activities but admires his dedication to funding Noreen's education. Suggests the final heist on her father's business and participates in it. Escapes capture with John, faces charges, and ultimately marries him. Mr. Warner (played by Dennis Farina) appears in Stealing Harvard.
Elaine's father and John's boss who dislikes him. Mistakes John for having an affair after seeing him panicked. Breaks into Emmett Cook's house to gather evidence, gets forced into a spooning incident, and discovers a photo of John. Hides his dog in the vault during the final heist, is mistaken for a burglar by police, and is later arrested.
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Characters
John Plummer
(played by Jason Lee) — protagonist
Protagonist engaged to Elaine, works for her father. Faces a moral dilemma when his niece needs $30,000 for Harvard. Convinced by friend Duff to steal money, leading to botched heists, cross-dressing...
Elaine Warner
(played by Leslie Mann) — supporting
John's fiancée and Mr. Warner's daughter. Initially strained relationship due to her father's disapproval. Discovers John's activities but admires his dedication to funding Noreen's education. Suggest...
Mr. Warner
(played by Dennis Farina) — supporting
Elaine's father and John's boss who dislikes him. Mistakes John for having an affair after seeing him panicked. Breaks into Emmett Cook's house to gather evidence, gets forced into a spooning incident...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
John Plummer → Mr. Warner
(Professional Employee)
John works for Elaine's father, Mr. Warner, who dislikes him.
Elaine Warner → Mr. Warner
(Family Daughter)
The plot identifies Mr. Warner as Elaine's father.
John Plummer → Elaine Warner
(Romantic Fiancé)
John is engaged to Elaine and plans to use their $30,000 life savings for a house down payment.
Story Analysis
A desperate fiancé turns to increasingly absurd crimes to fund his niece's education while protecting his relationship and future.
Plot Progression
A Promise Too Expensive
Crime As a Shortcut
Evidence And Exposure
The Family Vault
A Lucky Escape
Directed by Bruce McCulloch
Stealing Harvard (2002) · 4.8/10 · action, comedy, crime, drama
