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The Nutty Professor

  • 19961996
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
117K
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POPULARITY
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622
Eddie Murphy in The Nutty Professor (1996)
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  • Comedy
  • Romance
  • Sci-Fi
Grossly overweight yet good-hearted professor Sherman Klump takes a special chemical that turns him into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love.Grossly overweight yet good-hearted professor Sherman Klump takes a special chemical that turns him into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love.Grossly overweight yet good-hearted professor Sherman Klump takes a special chemical that turns him into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
117K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,716
622
  • Director
    • Tom Shadyac
  • Writers
    • Jerry Lewis(1963 motion picture)
    • Bill Richmond(1963 motion picture)
    • David Sheffield(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Jada Pinkett Smith
    • James Coburn
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tom Shadyac
  • Writers
    • Jerry Lewis(1963 motion picture)
    • Bill Richmond(1963 motion picture)
    • David Sheffield(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Eddie Murphy
    • Jada Pinkett Smith
    • James Coburn
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 142User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 62Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 10 wins & 12 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Eddie Murphy
    Eddie Murphy
    • Sherman Klumpas Sherman Klump…
    Jada Pinkett Smith
    Jada Pinkett Smith
    • Carla Purtyas Carla Purty
    • (as Jada Pinkett)
    James Coburn
    James Coburn
    • Harlan Hartleyas Harlan Hartley
    Larry Miller
    Larry Miller
    • Dean Richmondas Dean Richmond
    Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle
    • Reggie Warringtonas Reggie Warrington
    John Ales
    John Ales
    • Jasonas Jason
    Patricia Wilson
    Patricia Wilson
    • Dean's Secretaryas Dean's Secretary
    Jamal Mixon
    Jamal Mixon
    • Ernie Klump Jr.as Ernie Klump Jr.
    Nichole McAuley
    Nichole McAuley
    • Fit Womanas Fit Woman
    Hamilton von Watts
    • Health Instructoras Health Instructor
    • (as Hamilton Von Watts)
    Chao Li Chi
    Chao Li Chi
    • Asian Manas Asian Man
    • (as Chao-Li Chi)
    Tony Carlin
    • Hostas Host
    Quinn Duffy
    Quinn Duffy
    • Bartenderas Bartender
    Montell Jordan
    Montell Jordan
    • Selfas Self
    Doug Williams
    Doug Williams
    • Band Leaderas Band Leader
    David Ramsey
    David Ramsey
    • Studentas Student
    Chaz Lamar Shepherd
    Chaz Lamar Shepherd
    • Studentas Student
    Lisa Halpern
    • Sad Fat Girlas Sad Fat Girl
    • Director
      • Tom Shadyac
    • Writers
      • Jerry Lewis(1963 motion picture)
      • Bill Richmond(1963 motion picture)
      • David Sheffield(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the scene with Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle, their dialogue was mostly improvised.
    • Goofs
      When Carla runs out of the tent after the professor, the battery pack for her mic slides down her leg.
    • Quotes

      Mama Klump: Sherman, I think I do remember hearing something on TV about colon cleansin'. They say everyone should have one. I'm thinkin' about gettin' me an appointment and go down and get my colon cleansed thoroughly.

      Papa Klump: You want your colon cleansed? Fine, I'm gonna clean mine.

      [lets a loud fart, and Ernie Klump Jr. starts laughing harder and harder]

      Papa Klump: There. Now my colon is clean. I'm talking squeaky clean.

      Mama Klump: Every time we have a meal, you start breaking gas. Don't break gas and destroy our meal.

      Papa Klump: Don't tell me to stop! You're the one that brought up colon cleansin' and all that mess!

      Mama Klump: I did not say anything about breakin' gas! I said I was going to get my colon cleaned.

      Papa Klump: Don't you talk about putting a tube up somebody's ass, but I can't break wind.

      Mama Klump: I didn't say nothing about putting no hose up nobody's ass. Cletus, I said...

      Papa Klump: What you think a colonic is? You think you're gonna run your asshole by the car wash?

      [Ernie Jr. starts choking from eating and out of control laughter]

      Mama Klump: You're choking the baby.

      Papa Klump: As long as I pay the bills, I do what I want at this table. Case in point.

      [lets another loud fart]

      Grandma Klump: Who's that calling my name?

      Mama Klump: Yeah, I'll call you up if your name is...

      [farts in finishing his sentence, then laughs in mockery]

      Grandma Klump: Keep insulting me.

      [picks up a knife]

      Grandma Klump: I'll toss this between the crack of your ass.

      Papa Klump: Yeah. You know, I can go all night.

      [lets another loud fart]

      Mama Klump: Keep farting. I hope you fart until your asshole falls out.

      [Cletus lets another fart, Ernie Sr laughs loud and then Ernie Jr. manages to follow along]

      Mama Klump: Oh, my baby too!

      [Cletus lets another loud fart that this time sounds wet]

      Papa Klump: Oops! Now, see what you made me do?

      [starts running away clutching his pants]

      Papa Klump: Goddamn it, I messed up my pants!

      Ernie Klump: Damn, daddy. You rotten.

      Mama Klump: You've got to clean 'em yourself!

    • Crazy credits
      During the credits, outtakes are shown.
    • Alternate versions
      When Sherman Klump opens the drawer in his desk and reveals the secret compartment containing all the candy, there is a row of 'Snickers' bars on the top. In some T.V. versions, at least in the UK, the word 'Snickers' is digitally altered to 'Chocky'.
    • Connections
      Edited into Yoostar 2: In the Movies (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Macho Man
      Written by Jacques Morali, Peter Whitehead, Victor Willis,

      and Henri Belolo

      Performed by The Village People

      Courtesy of Mercury Records

      by arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews142

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    My 90's favorite film
    The Nutty Professor is along with Bowfinger, one of Eddie Murphy's last funny comedies. The idea is good, and I enjoyed the comedic elements of the film. Of all the films that Eddie Murphy has starred in, The Nutty Professor is one of his funniest. Sure the film isn't perfect, but there are plenty of good laughs here to entertain the audience. I'm not the biggest Eddie Murphy fan, but I enjoyed this film, and I thought it had some great moments where the film was very well done. The Nutty Professor is a good comedy, and somewhat underrated. However, if you enjoy Eddie Murphy, give this one a shot, The Nutty Professor is one of his last funny roles, and he really does bring on good laughs with his antics in this film. The Nutty Professor has a good cast starring opposite Murphy, and the film boasts another comedic talent, Dave Chappelle. And the acting of Jada Pinkett Smith as Carla was great! The film works well enough to be an entertaining hour and a half and despite the fact that it's not a comedic masterpiece, the film still has plenty of laughs going for it, and is much better than the second. This is one of Eddie Murphy's last good film roles along with Bowfinger afterwards he really started to make unfunny films that just insulted the intelligence and were a waste of time. Luckily looking back at this film, you realize that Eddie Murphy was once very funny and capable at delivering something unique on-screen. Now, he's totally irrelevant and unfunny. The Nutty Professor may not be the best comedy, but it definitely is worth watching and is pretty funny for what it is.
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    • May 13, 2017

    FAQ1

    • How is the alter-ego Buddy Love created and how does Sherman lose control of him?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 28, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Universal Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tiến Sĩ Điên
    • Filming locations
      • Biltmore Hotel - 506 S. Grand Avenue, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Imagine Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $54,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $128,814,019
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,411,725
      • Jun 30, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $273,961,019
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • DTS-Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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