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The Nutty Professor (1996)

โ€œInside Sherman Klump, a party animal is about to break out.โ€

5.7/10 ยท 3,227 votes 1h 35m pg-13 ComedyFantasyRomanceScience-fiction

#88 of 95 films from 1996 #2562 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Tom Shadyac ยท Written by Tom Shadyac, Steve Oedekerk, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein

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Overview

When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, genetic professor Dr. Sherman Klump grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart. So, with one swig of his experimental fat-reducing serum, Sherman becomes 'Buddy Love', a fast-talking, pumped-up, plumped down Don Juan.

Cast

Eddie Murphyas Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump
Jada Pinkett Smithas Carla Purty
James Coburnas Harlan Hartley
Larry Milleras Dean Richmond
Dave Chappelleas Reggie Warrington
John Alesas Jason
Patricia Wilsonas Dean's Secretary
Jamal Mixonas Ernie Klump, Jr.
Nichole McAuleyas Fit Woman
Hamilton von Wattsas Health Instructor
Chao Li Chias Asian Man
Tony Carlinas Host
Quinn Duffyas Bartender
Montell Jordanas Montell Jordan

Facts

Release dateJune 28, 1996
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresComedy, Fantasy, Romance, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$54,000,000
Box office$128,769,345 (2.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0117218

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Questions

How long is The Nutty Professor?
The Nutty Professor runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is The Nutty Professor worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 3,227 votes, which places it #88 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 8%) and #2562 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Nutty Professor?
The Nutty Professor was directed by Tom Shadyac. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Patch Adams (1998), Bruce Almighty (2003), Liar Liar (1997).
Who stars in The Nutty Professor?
Eddie Murphy as Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump; Jada Pinkett Smith as Carla Purty; James Coburn as Harlan Hartley; Larry Miller as Dean Richmond; Dave Chappelle as Reggie Warrington; John Ales as Jason.
What is The Nutty Professor rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Nutty Professor?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/11829.

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