Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
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The directorial debut of filmmaker Jared Hess, who also co-wrote the screenplay, Napoleon Dynamite is a quirky, offbeat comedy set in the small Idaho town of Preston. Jon Heder stars in the titular role, a carrot-topped oddball with a decidedly eccentric family that includes his llama-loving, dune-buggy enthusiast grandmother. The story centers on the local high school's race for class president. Using some nontraditional means, Napoleon is determined to help his pal Pedro (Efrem Ramirez) run a winning campaign and defeat popular girl Summer (Haylie Duff). Also starring The Drew Carey Show's Diedrich Bader, Napoleon Dynamite premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Jared Hess
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Napoleon Dynamite
The directorial debut of filmmaker Jared Hess, who also co-wrote the screenplay, Napoleon Dynamite is a quirky, offbeat comedy set in the small Idaho town of Preston. Jon Heder stars in the titular role, a carrot-topped oddball with a decidedly eccentric family that includes his llama-loving, dune-buggy enthusiast grandmother. The story centers on the local high school's race for class president. Using some nontraditional means, Napoleon is determined to help his pal Pedro (Efrem Ramirez) run a winning campaign and defeat popular girl Summer (Haylie Duff). Also starring The Drew Carey Show's Diedrich Bader, Napoleon Dynamite premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 95 mins
Complete Cast of Napoleon Dynamite
- Jon Heder - Napoleon Dynamite
- Aaron Ruell - Kip
- Tina Majorino - Deb
- Haylie Duff - Summer Wheatly
- Shondrella Avery - LaFawnduh
- Emily Kennard - Trisha
- Carmen Brady - Starla
- Jon Gries - Uncle Rico
- Efren Ramirez - Pedro
- Diedrich Bader - Rex
- Trevor Snarr - Don
- Sandy Martin - Grandma
- Brian Petersen - Lance
- Ellen Dubin - Ilene
- Director(s):
- Jared Hess
- Writer(s):
- Jerusha Hess, Jared Hess
- Producer(s):
- Chris Wyatt, Sean Covel, Jory Weitz
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Language, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Comedy
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