Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

He's out to prove he's got nothing to prove.

Napoleon Dynamite (2004) poster

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.

Director: Jared Hess
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: John Swihart
Cinematography: Munn Powell
Editing: Jeremy Coon
Production: Napoleon Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $400,000
Box Office: $46M
Original Language: en

Themes

High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War

Keywords

underdog, high school, sibling relationship, idaho, chat, school dance, social outcast, aftercreditsstinger, indifferent

Trailer

Napoleon Dynamite Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Napoleon Dynamite about?
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.
Who directed Napoleon Dynamite?
Napoleon Dynamite was directed by Jared Hess.
Who stars in Napoleon Dynamite?
Napoleon Dynamite stars Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino, Aaron Ruell, Jon Gries, Haylie Duff.
How long is Napoleon Dynamite?
Napoleon Dynamite has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is Napoleon Dynamite?
Napoleon Dynamite is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of Napoleon Dynamite?
Napoleon Dynamite had a budget of $400,000.
How much did Napoleon Dynamite gross?
Napoleon Dynamite grossed $46M worldwide.
Where was Napoleon Dynamite produced?
Napoleon Dynamite was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Napoleon Dynamite?
The themes of Napoleon Dynamite include: High School Comedy and Growing Pains, High School Pranks and Graduation Excitement, High School Reunion and Comedy, Hilarious High School Prank War.