|
Napoleon Dynamite (2004) 6.9
Ratings:
6.9/10 from 141,561 users
Metascore: 64/100
Reviews: 1,442 user | 218 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home. Director:Jared Hess |
| Watch Trailer 0Share... |
Editors' Spotlight
IMDb Picks: February
IMDb's editors share the movies and TV shows they are excited to see in February.
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Peluca
(2003)
Comedy
|
Short
Director:
Jared Hess
Stars:
Jon Heder,
Greg Hansen,
Chris Sanchez
Napoleon Dynamite
(TV Series 2012)
Animation
|
Comedy
Stars:
Jon Heder,
Aaron Ruell,
Efren Ramirez
Gentlemen Broncos
(2009)
Certificate: PG
Adventure
|
Comedy
Director:
Jared Hess
Stars:
Michael Angarano,
Jemaine Clement,
Mike White
Blades of Glory
(2007)
Certificate: PG
Comedy
|
Sport
Directors:
Josh Gordon,
Will Speck
Stars:
Will Ferrell,
Jon Heder,
Amy Poehler
Office Space
(1999)
Certificate: 14A
Comedy
Director:
Mike Judge
Stars:
Ron Livingston,
Jennifer Aniston,
David Herman
Everything's Gone Green
(2005)
Short
|
Comedy
Directors:
Aaron Ruell,
Rodger Goeckeritz
Stars:
Veronica Bero,
Michael Childers,
Alexandra Holden
Action
|
Comedy
|
Sport
Director:
Adam McKay
Stars:
Will Ferrell,
John C. Reilly,
Sacha Baron Cohen
Certificate: 14A
Comedy
Director:
Adam McKay
Stars:
Will Ferrell,
Christina Applegate,
Steve Carell
Certificate: PG
Comedy
|
Sport
Director:
Rawson Marshall Thurber
Stars:
Ben Stiller,
Christine Taylor,
Vince Vaughn
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
(1986)
Certificate: PG
Comedy
Director:
John Hughes
Stars:
Matthew Broderick,
Alan Ruck,
Mia Sara
The Benchwarmers
(2006)
Comedy
|
Sport
Director:
Dennis Dugan
Stars:
David Spade,
Jon Heder,
Rob Schneider
School of Rock
(2003)
Certificate: PG
Comedy
|
Music
Director:
Richard Linklater
Stars:
Jack Black,
Mike White,
Joan Cusack
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Jon Heder | ... | ||
| Jon Gries | ... | ||
| Aaron Ruell | ... | ||
| Efren Ramirez | ... | ||
| Diedrich Bader | ... | ||
| Tina Majorino | ... | ||
| Sandy Martin | ... | ||
| Haylie Duff | ... | ||
| Trevor Snarr | ... | ||
| Shondrella Avery | ... | ||
 |
Bracken Johnson | ... | |
|
|
Carmen Brady | ... | |
| Ellen Dubin | ... | ||
|
|
J.C. Cunningham | ... |
Jock #1
|
|
|
James Stevens | ... |
Jock #2
(as James Smooth)
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
Storyline
Preston, Idaho's most curious resident, Napoleon Dynamite, lives with his grandma and his 32-year-old brother (who cruises chat rooms for ladies) and works to help his best friend, Pedro, snatch the Student Body President title from mean teen Summer Wheatley. Written by Anonymous
Taglines:
It's Gonna Be a Dynamite Summer See more »Genres:
ComedyParents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See more »
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
27 August 2004 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Napoleon Dynamite See more »Box Office
Budget:
$400,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£60,839 (UK) (10 December 2004)Gross:
$44,540,956 (USA) (4 February 2005)Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
| (original)Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Edit
Kid on Bus: What are you gonna do today, Napoleon?
Napoleon Dynamite: Whatever I feel like I wanna do. Gosh!
See more »
Written by Mike Post (as Michael Post), Pete Carpenter (as Clarence E. Carpenter)
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
The scene of the farmer shooting the cow in front of the school bus full of children is a true anecdote from the director's childhood. See more »Goofs
When Kip and Uncle Rico are at Big J's the first time, Uncle Rico's onion rings shift around in his bowl during their conversation. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Kid on Bus: What are you gonna do today, Napoleon?
Napoleon Dynamite: Whatever I feel like I wanna do. Gosh!
See more »
Crazy Credits
There is a 5 minute scene after the credits. See more »Soundtracks
The A-Team (Theme)Written by Mike Post (as Michael Post), Pete Carpenter (as Clarence E. Carpenter)
See more »
If you like dry or dark humor, you should get a big kick out of this movie. I know I did. If you are between 12-20 you might even like it more because this deals with high school kids primarily. However, there are some adults in here who play key roles, too.
The teens and the adults have a couple of things in common: they are nerds and weird people and they are all hilarious. They also are unlike a cast of characters you have seen in any other movie. In other words, this movie is an "original."
I didn't know any of these actors and I think that helped. It made it even more original, looking at new faces. That begins with the title character, played by Jon Heder. A white kid in Idaho with a afro haircut, over-sized glasses, moon boots and an unpredictable and low-key personality unlike anyone I've ever seen in other films. Even though he's pictured as a huge nerd, he surprises you all the time. Just when you think you have this kid figured out, he does something unexpected. Whatever, he's fun to watch and hear throughout the movie.
Suffice to say "Napoleon" and about everyone in this film is totally whacked and all of them - male, female, young, old, good and bad people are extremely entertaining. A lot of the humor is visual, meaning the looks and reactions on these character's faces and the weird deadpan lines they deliver. Are there stereotypes in here? Yes, like the bimbo, prettiest girl in school running for class president , and her stupid, macho boyfriend, but most of the people were pretty unique.
If you like absurd humor, this is your cup of tea, and you don't have to be a teen to enjoy this. Hey, I'm old enough to be Napoleon's grandfather and I laughed my butt off from the beginning to the end of this unconventional film.