Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

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

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Theatrical Feature Running Time:

95 mins

Director(s):

Jared Hess

Writer(s):

Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess

Producer(s):

Jory Weitz, Chris Wyatt, Sean Covel

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

PG(Adult Language, Adult Situations)

Categories:

Comedy

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