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.
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
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Aaron Ruell (Kip) had braces put on his teeth for this role. Two orthodontists are thanked in the credits. See more »
Goofs
Official dress of the National FFA organization calls for males to wear black slacks. When shown in the FFA hall, Napoleon is wearing blue jeans. 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
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. See more »
Alternate Versions
For wide release and all showings after the limited release, a scene was filmed featuring an additional five-minutes after the credits. See more »
Magnum Opus. Perfection. Sent by God to undeserved man.