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Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
6.8
Ratings: 6.8/10 from 92,903 users
Metascore:
64/100
Reviews: 1,415 user | 164 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 |
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| Jon Heder | ... | ||
| Jon Gries | ... | ||
| Aaron Ruell | ... | ||
| Efren Ramirez | ... | ||
| Diedrich Bader | ... | ||
| Tina Majorino | ... | ||
| Sandy Martin | ... | ||
| Haylie Duff | ... | ||
| Trevor Snarr | ... | ||
| Shondrella Avery | ... | ||
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Bracken Johnson | ... | |
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Carmen Brady | ... |
Starla
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| Ellen Dubin | ... | ||
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J.C. Cunningham | ... |
Jock #1
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James Stevens | ... |
Jock #2
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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
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
Same planet...different flippin' world. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for thematic elements and language (certificate no. 40773) See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Bus otoko See more »Box Office
Budget:
$400,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$116,666 (USA) (13 June 2004) (6 Screens)Gross:
$46,117,460 (Worldwide) (June 2006)Company Credits
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| USA: (Sundance Film Festival) | Canada:Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
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1.85 : 1
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Kid on Bus: What are you gonna do today, Napoleon?
Napoleon Dynamite: Whatever I feel like I wanna do. Gosh!
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Performed by Jamiroquai
Written by Jay Kay (as Jason Kay), Toby Smith, Derrick MacKenzie, Simon Katz,
Sola Akingbola, Wallis Buchanan
Courtesy of Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment (U.K.) Ltd.
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Did You Know?
Trivia
Deb's photo studio is actually the basement of the interior version of Napoleon Dynamite's house. See more »Goofs
Continuity: When Lyle is just about to shoot the cow and the school bus moves in front, there are no kids in the bus. But in the next shot, there are. 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!
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Crazy Credits
There is a 5 minute scene after the credits. See more »Connections
Spoofed in "My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Chew on This/The 'A' Word (#1.8)" (2006) See more »Soundtracks
"Canned Heat"Performed by Jamiroquai
Written by Jay Kay (as Jason Kay), Toby Smith, Derrick MacKenzie, Simon Katz,
Sola Akingbola, Wallis Buchanan
Courtesy of Epic Records and Sony Music Entertainment (U.K.) Ltd.
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