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Remake of
Peluca (2003)
(Short)
Spin-off
Napoleon Dynamite (2012)
(TV Series)
References
Carrie (1976)
The stars hanging from the gymnasium ceiling at the dance
The stars hanging from the gymnasium ceiling at the dance
Dragonslayer (1981)
poster seen in film
poster seen in film
The Man from Snowy River (1982)
Napoleon Dynamite uses a version of the The Man From Snowy River theme music when Napoleon rides up on a horse at the end.
Napoleon Dynamite uses a version of the The Man From Snowy River theme music when Napoleon rides up on a horse at the end.
The A-Team (1983)
(TV Series)
The "getting it done" scene with the A Team's theme song
The "getting it done" scene with the A Team's theme song
Raising Arizona (1987)
Kip says "you know I do" when asked if he will take LaFawnduh as his wife, echoing HI's response when asked if he will take Ed as his wife in Raising Arizona.
Kip says "you know I do" when asked if he will take LaFawnduh as his wife, echoing HI's response when asked if he will take Ed as his wife in Raising Arizona.
Referenced in
Saturday Night Live: Robert De Niro/Destiny's Child (2004)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned during Weekend Update
Mentioned during Weekend Update
Dinner for Five: Episode #4.9 (2005)
(TV Episode)
Heder talks about making the film
Heder talks about making the film
Madagascar (2005)
End credits--Melman dances the Napoleon
End credits--Melman dances the Napoleon
The Girls Next Door: Meet the Girls (2005)
(TV Episode)
Hef looks for the DVD of the movie when Kendra asks to watch it
Hef looks for the DVD of the movie when Kendra asks to watch it
Flip This House: Too Good to Be True (2005)
(TV Episode)
Ginger and her dog wear "Vote for Pedro" t-shirts
Ginger and her dog wear "Vote for Pedro" t-shirts
Just Like Heaven (2005)
Jon Heder's use of the word 'killer' and the way he drinks his Coke are references
Jon Heder's use of the word 'killer' and the way he drinks his Coke are references
Saturday Night Live: Jon Heder/Ashlee Simpson (2005)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned during the monologue
Mentioned during the monologue
South Park: Trapped in the Closet (2005)
(TV Episode)
Stan mentions the film
Stan mentions the film
Cheaper by the Dozen 2 (2005)
When Tom buys a ticket for the same movie, that Sarah and Eliot and his father attend, there is a poster of the older film in visible in the theaters lobby.
When Tom buys a ticket for the same movie, that Sarah and Eliot and his father attend, there is a poster of the older film in visible in the theaters lobby.
Degrassi: The Next Generation: Our Lips Are Sealed: Part 2 (2006)
(TV Episode)
Emma says cold french fries as a snack is not weird, then adds "Haven't you seen Napoleon Dynamite?"
Emma says cold french fries as a snack is not weird, then adds "Haven't you seen Napoleon Dynamite?"
Robot Chicken: Suck It (2006)
(TV Episode)
someone wears a "Vote For Pedro" T-Shirt
someone wears a "Vote For Pedro" T-Shirt
The Benchwarmers (2006)
on shelf in video store
on shelf in video store
Gilmore Girls: I Get a Sidekick Out of You (2006)
(TV Episode)
Lorelai imitates Napoleon when she delivers the altered wedding dress to Lane.
Lorelai imitates Napoleon when she delivers the altered wedding dress to Lane.
Take a Chance (2006)
(Video)
Poster on wall
Poster on wall
Howard Stern on Demand: Dustin Diamond Needs Money (2006)
(TV Episode)
Dustin mentions how "we voted for Pedro"
Dustin mentions how "we voted for Pedro"
Howard Stern on Demand: Wilmer Valderrama (2006)
(TV Episode)
Wilmer is compared to Pedro
Wilmer is compared to Pedro
The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy (2006)
(Video Game)
Each character has catch phrases/taunts that they repeat. One of these taunts by Hoss Delgado is "Bow To Your Sensei." Which is the same catch phrase the character Rex uses in Napoleon Dynamite. Both are played by Diedrich Bader.
Each character has catch phrases/taunts that they repeat. One of these taunts by Hoss Delgado is "Bow To Your Sensei." Which is the same catch phrase the character Rex uses in Napoleon Dynamite. Both are played by Diedrich Bader.
Eagle vs Shark (2007)
"The eagle is pretty much my favorite animal."
"The eagle is pretty much my favorite animal."
World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade (2007)
(Video Game)
Male Blood elfs do the same dance as Napoleon Dynamite does.
Male Blood elfs do the same dance as Napoleon Dynamite does.
That's So Raven: The Way They Were (2007)
(TV Episode)
The clerk at the bus station imitates the character that made Jon Herder a star
The clerk at the bus station imitates the character that made Jon Herder a star
Saturday Night Live: Zach Braff/Maroon 5 (2007)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in Prom Committee
Mentioned in Prom Committee
Paranoid Park (2007)
The main character's younger brother impersonates his favourite lines from the movie.
The main character's younger brother impersonates his favourite lines from the movie.
The Lords of the Halls (2007)
(Short)
quoted and mentioned by name
quoted and mentioned by name
2007 MTV Movie Awards (2007)
(TV Movie)
Jon Heder is called Napoleon by Sacha
Jon Heder is called Napoleon by Sacha
Step Up 2: The Streets (2008)
nerdy kid is called Napoleon Dynamite
nerdy kid is called Napoleon Dynamite
Family Guy: Love Blactually (2008)
(TV Episode)
Quagmire dresses up as Napoleon for the costume party.
Quagmire dresses up as Napoleon for the costume party.
Starz Inside: Fashion in Film (2008)
(TV Movie)
Movie poster and still photos shown.
Movie poster and still photos shown.
The Supermarket (2009)
Napoleon toy in scene
Napoleon toy in scene
Big Love: Prom Queen (2009)
(TV Episode)
The post-Prom scene at the end of the episode, featuring Tina Majorino and the song "Forever Young," is a reference to the Prom scene in "Napoleon Dynamite" featuring the same actress and song.
The post-Prom scene at the end of the episode, featuring Tina Majorino and the song "Forever Young," is a reference to the Prom scene in "Napoleon Dynamite" featuring the same actress and song.
Trailer Failure: Jennifer's Body, Inception, Ninja Assassin, Power & Astro Boy (2009)
(TV Episode)
Kincaid calls Adventures of Power a remake of this film
Kincaid calls Adventures of Power a remake of this film
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Saw VI/Cirque du Freak/The Vampire's Assistant/Amelia (2009)
(TV Episode)
Brett says "Humble Pie" comes from the producer of "Napoleon Dynamite"
Brett says "Humble Pie" comes from the producer of "Napoleon Dynamite"
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Michael Jackson's This Is It/The House of the Devil/Gentlemen Broncos (2009)
(TV Episode)
Listed as a movie made by Jared and Jerusha Hess
Listed as a movie made by Jared and Jerusha Hess
Jeopardy!: 2009 Teen Tournament Finals: Game 1 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "High School -- On Film"
Subject of an $800 clue in the category "High School -- On Film"
The Gingerbread House (2009)
(Short)
A Napoleon Dynamite poster can be seen in Main Guy's room.
A Napoleon Dynamite poster can be seen in Main Guy's room.
Richard Roeper & the Movies: When in Rome (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jon Heder's role mentioned
Jon Heder's role mentioned
When in Rome (2010)
In the scene where Lance is in Beth's apartment trying to break a record, Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite is filming the scene. Pedro is also wearing a "Vote for Pedro" button.
In the scene where Lance is in Beth's apartment trying to break a record, Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite is filming the scene. Pedro is also wearing a "Vote for Pedro" button.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Cop Out/The Crazies/A Prophet (2010)
(TV Episode)
Ellen says "Gentlemen Broncos" is from the creators of this movie.
Ellen says "Gentlemen Broncos" is from the creators of this movie.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Best of the Worst in Movies - Part 1 (2010)
(TV Episode)
The trailer for "Gentlemen Broncos" says it's from the director of "Napoleon Dynamite"
The trailer for "Gentlemen Broncos" says it's from the director of "Napoleon Dynamite"
CyberBeat (2010)
(Short)
Andy McDandy's appearance is loosely based on Napolean Dynamite.
Andy McDandy's appearance is loosely based on Napolean Dynamite.
The Hour: Episode #7.46 (2010)
(TV Episode)
During CeeLo Green's bio segment, he and Danger Mouse are shown posing in photos dressed respectively as Pedro and Napoleon.
During CeeLo Green's bio segment, he and Danger Mouse are shown posing in photos dressed respectively as Pedro and Napoleon.
Gnomeo & Juliet (2011)
Lawn Liger lawnmower.
Lawn Liger lawnmower.
Bad Movie Beatdown: When in Rome (2011)
(TV Episode)
"Why would you have a Napoleon Dynamite reunion in romantic comedy?"
"Why would you have a Napoleon Dynamite reunion in romantic comedy?"
Conan: We Need the Funk, If It's Not Too Much Trouble Would Like to Have That Funk (2012)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned while introducing John Heder
Title mentioned while introducing John Heder
The Cleveland Show: There Goes El Neighborhood (2012)
(TV Episode)
"voted for Pedro"
"voted for Pedro"
Beauty and the Geek Australia: Episode #4.5 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Chontelle says that Cody looks a little bit like Napoleon Dynamite just before his makeover.
Chontelle says that Cody looks a little bit like Napoleon Dynamite just before his makeover.
The Cinema Snob: Return to Sleepaway Camp (2013)
(TV Episode)
"Eh, still funnier than Napoleon Dynamite."
"Eh, still funnier than Napoleon Dynamite."
Featured in
What I Learned About... From the Movies: High School
(TV Episode)
excerpts from the movie in this episode
excerpts from the movie in this episode
Siskel & Ebert: Episode dated 12 June 2004 (2004)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown for the review.
Clips shown for the review.
The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards (2005)
(TV Special)
clip shown
clip shown
Best! Movies! Ever!: Dance Sequences (2007)
(TV Episode)
clips are shown to illustrate the best dance sequences in films
clips are shown to illustrate the best dance sequences in films
Best! Movies! Ever!: Nerds (2007)
(TV Episode)
clips are featured
clips are featured
Indie Sex: Teens (2007)
(TV Movie)
A clip is shown
A clip is shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Year One/Whatever Works/The Proposal (2009)
(TV Episode)
"Ode to the Indy Movie" segment.
"Ode to the Indy Movie" segment.
The Nostalgia Critic: Ernest Saves Christmas (2009)
(TV Episode)
Napoleon saying "idiot."
Napoleon saying "idiot."
Great Movie Mistakes (2010)
(TV Movie)
Clips of mistakes shown
Clips of mistakes shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Best of Music in the Movies (2010)
(TV Episode)
"Ode to the Indy Movie" segment
"Ode to the Indy Movie" segment
Maltin on Movies: Back to School Special (2012)
(TV Episode)
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Spoofs
The Graduate (1967)
Running "slowly" along desolate road to get to love interest in time
Running "slowly" along desolate road to get to love interest in time
Taxi Driver (1976)
Napoleon walking in slow motion wearing his new suit spoofs the scene in 'Taxi Driver' where Travis is show walking in slow motion wearing a tacky red suit while on his way to meet Betsy for their first date.
Napoleon walking in slow motion wearing his new suit spoofs the scene in 'Taxi Driver' where Travis is show walking in slow motion wearing a tacky red suit while on his way to meet Betsy for their first date.
Spoofed in
Robot Chicken: The Black Cherry (2005)
(TV Episode)
Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez reprise their roles
Jon Heder and Efren Ramirez reprise their roles
Date Movie (2006)
the title character is portrayed
the title character is portrayed
My Gym Partner's a Monkey: Chew on This/The 'A' Word (2006)
(TV Episode)
the scene where animals want Adam's tater tots
the scene where animals want Adam's tater tots
Total Drama: Not So Happy Campers: Part 1 (2007)
(TV Episode)
the character of Harrold is a spoof of Napoleon Dynamite
the character of Harrold is a spoof of Napoleon Dynamite
House M.D.: Known Unknowns (2009)
(TV Episode)
House and Cuddy dance to the same song as Napoleon and Deb, but without big sleeves.
House and Cuddy dance to the same song as Napoleon and Deb, but without big sleeves.
