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Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

โ€œHe's out to prove he's got nothing to prove.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 2,267 votes 1h 35m pg Comedy

#74 of 179 films from 2004 #1144 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Jared Hess ยท Written by Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jon Hederas Napoleon Dynamite
Efren Ramirezas Pedro Sanchez
Tina Majorinoas Deb
Aaron Ruellas Kip
Jon Griesas Uncle Rico
Emily Kennard Dunnas Trisha
Haylie Duffas Summer Wheatley
Sandy Martinas Grandma
Diedrich Baderas Rex
Shondrella Averyas Lafawnduh
Carmen Bradyas Starla
Bracken Johnsonas Randy
Trevor Snarras Don
Ellen Dubinas Ilene

Facts

Release dateJune 11, 2004
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
Budget$400,000
Box office$46,118,097 (115.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0374900

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Questions

How long is Napoleon Dynamite?
Napoleon Dynamite runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Napoleon Dynamite worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 2,267 votes, which places it #74 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 59%) and #1144 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Napoleon Dynamite?
Napoleon Dynamite was directed by Jared Hess. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Nacho Libre (2006), A Minecraft Movie (2025), Masterminds (2016).
Who stars in Napoleon Dynamite?
Jon Heder as Napoleon Dynamite; Efren Ramirez as Pedro Sanchez; Tina Majorino as Deb; Aaron Ruell as Kip; Jon Gries as Uncle Rico; Emily Kennard Dunn as Trisha.
What is Napoleon Dynamite rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Napoleon Dynamite?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/46318.

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