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Dynamiitti-Napoleon

Original title: Napoleon Dynamite
  • 20042004
  • K-7K-7
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
215K
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POPULARITY
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Tina Majorino, Haylie Duff, Efren Ramirez, Aaron Ruell, and Jon Heder in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
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.
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  • Comedy

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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.9/10
215K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
562
573
  • Director
    • Jared Hess
  • Writers
    • Jared Hess
    • Jerusha Hess
  • Stars
    • Jon Heder
    • Efren Ramirez
    • Jon Gries
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jared Hess
  • Writers
    • Jared Hess
    • Jerusha Hess
  • Stars
    • Jon Heder
    • Efren Ramirez
    • Jon Gries
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1.6KUser reviews
    • 210Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 23 nominations

    Videos3

    Napoleon Dynamite
    Trailer 1:15
    Napoleon Dynamite
    Napoleon Dynamite
    Trailer 0:34
    Napoleon Dynamite
    The Evolution of Nerds
    Video 3:44
    The Evolution of Nerds

    Photos115

    Still of Trevor Snarr and Haylie Duff in Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Jon Heder in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
    Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, and Jon Heder in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
    Aaron Ruell and Jon Heder in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
    Tina Majorino and Jon Heder in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
    Jon Heder in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
    Haylie Duff and Emily Kennard Dunn in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
    Efren Ramirez and Jon Heder in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
    Aaron Ruell and Jon Heder in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
    Tina Majorino and Jon Heder in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
    Efren Ramirez and Jon Heder in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)
    Jared Hess in Dynamiitti-Napoleon (2004)

    Top cast

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    Jon Heder
    Jon Heder
    • Napoleon Dynamiteas Napoleon Dynamite
    Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez
    • Pedroas Pedro
    Jon Gries
    Jon Gries
    • Uncle Ricoas Uncle Rico
    Aaron Ruell
    Aaron Ruell
    • Kipas Kip
    Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader
    • Rexas Rex
    Tina Majorino
    Tina Majorino
    • Debas Deb
    Sandy Martin
    Sandy Martin
    • Grandmaas Grandma
    Haylie Duff
    Haylie Duff
    • Summer Wheatlyas Summer Wheatly
    Trevor Snarr
    Trevor Snarr
    • Donas Don
    Shondrella Avery
    Shondrella Avery
    • Lafawnduhas Lafawnduh
    Bracken Johnson
    • Randyas Randy
    Carmen Brady
    • Starlaas Starla
    Ellen Dubin
    Ellen Dubin
    • Ileneas Ilene
    J.C. Cunningham
    • Jock #1as Jock #1
    Jimmy Stevens
    • Jock #2as Jock #2
    • (as James Smooth)
    Brian Petersen
    • Lanceas Lance
    Brett Taylor
    • Nathanas Nathan
    Thomas Lefler
    • Principal Svadeanas Principal Svadean
    • (as Tom Lefler)
    • Director
      • Jared Hess
    • Writers
      • Jared Hess
      • Jerusha Hess
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

    Storyline

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    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. —Anonymous
    • salesman
    • family relationships
    • small town
    • teenager
    • high school
    • 185 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • He's out to prove he's got nothing to prove.
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • K-7
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Jon Heder drew all of the drawings in the movie except the unicorn.
    • Goofs
      When Napoleon is waiting in the van for Uncle Rico to take him to the dance, he looks at his watch. The time and date displayed is 5:40 p.m., Thursday 7/17. (They may have forgotten to change the date on the watch -- how many school dances are in July?) After he starts running down the road, he stops to look at his watch and the time and date says 5:54 p.m., Monday, 7/21.
    • Quotes

      Napoleon Dynamite: [Feeding the llama scoops of casserole over the fence] Tina, you fat lard, come get some DINNER!... Tina, eat. Food. Eat the FOOD!

    • Crazy credits
      All the items, food or otherwise, used in the credits appear at some point in the movie, e.g. Napoleon's chap-stick, Uncle Rico's steak, etc.
    • Alternate versions
      For wide releases and all showings after the limited one, a scene was filmed featuring an additional five-minutes after the credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Stepford Wives/Garfield: The Movie/The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      We're Going to be Friends
      Written by Jack White
      Performed by The White Stripes
      Courtesy of Third Man Records/V2 Records/XL Recordings

    User reviews1.6K

    Review
    Top review
    Who would have thought that a movie with no real plot could be so good...
    OK, I have seen a lot of negative reviews on this movie. It made me leery of even seeing it. I work at a video store so I get to see movies before their street release date. There were a few naysayers at work, but I rented it anyway. This was a rental well spent. This is the first movie I have seen in some time that doesn't have swear words or sex in any form so it is OK for any age. If you are or ever were just a little bit geeky, Napoleon is the hero for you. This movie is much funnier to a gen-x'er. There are a lot of things that you won't "get" if you weren't a part of the 80's. All in all, I think that it is a great way to spend an evening. I am looking forward to seeing more from this writer/director.
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    • SarahM42
    • Dec 15, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 27, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Napoleon Dynamite
    • Filming locations
      • Preston, Idaho, USA
    • Production companies
      • Fox Searchlight Pictures
      • Paramount Pictures
      • MTV Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $44,540,956
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $116,666
      • Jun 13, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $46,138,887
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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