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Napoleon Dynamite

  • 20042004
  • PGPG
  • 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 Napoleon Dynamite (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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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
940
378
  • 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 Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, and Jon Heder in Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Aaron Ruell and Jon Heder in Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Tina Majorino and Jon Heder in Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Jon Heder in Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Haylie Duff and Emily Kennard Dunn in Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Efren Ramirez and Jon Heder in Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Aaron Ruell and Jon Heder in Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Tina Majorino and Jon Heder in Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Efren Ramirez and Jon Heder in Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
    Jared Hess in Napoleon Dynamite (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

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    Storyline

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    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 At 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
    Awesome!
    I have to say I was so intrigued by the mixed responses to this film on this board I had to see it. In my opinion it was the best movie I have seen in years. I am so tired of the typical BS Hollywood crap, and this movie was far from that. Napoleon was indeed dynamite! The first couple minutes I was kinda worried that the naysayers were right, but as the movie continued I couldn't stop laughing! And for those how think that it was wrong to exploit the nerds in society, you definitely missed the whole point of the movie. It wasn't exploited them, it was more celebrating them and their uniqueness. And as for being unrealistic, this movie was more realistic than any movie I have seen. That was part of what made it hilarious. Not doubt this will be a cult classic! GO NAPOLEON!

    I give this film a 10 out of 10
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    • rmonroe401
    • Dec 7, 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: Cuộc Sống Mới
    • 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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