
Napoleon Dynamite(2004)
“He's out to prove he's got nothing to prove.”
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.
Director
Jared Hess
Studio
Napoleon Pictures
Budget
$400K
Revenue
$46M
Cast

Jon Heder
as Napoleon Dynamite

Efren Ramirez
as Pedro Sanchez

Tina Majorino
as Deb

Aaron Ruell
as Kipland 'Kip' Ronald Dynamite

Jon Gries
as Uncle Rico

Haylie Duff
as Summer

Emily Kennard Dunn
as Trisha
Shondrella Avery
as LaFawnduh

Sandy Martin
as Grandma

Diedrich Bader
as Rex
Carmen Brady
as Starla
Trevor Snarr
as Don
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$400K
Box Office
$46M
Production Companies
Napoleon Pictures
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Where can I watch Napoleon Dynamite?▼
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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 and released in 2004. It is a comedy film.
How long is Napoleon Dynamite?▼
Napoleon Dynamite has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Napoleon Dynamite?▼
The cast of Napoleon Dynamite includes Jon Heder as Napoleon Dynamite, Efren Ramirez as Pedro Sanchez, Tina Majorino as Deb, Aaron Ruell as Kipland 'Kip' Ronald Dynamite, Jon Gries as Uncle Rico and more.
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