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Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

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Release Date: June 11, 2004 (LA/NY)
July 23, 2004
On DVD: December 21, 2004
Genre: Teen, Comedy
Running Time: 86 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated PG for thematic elements and language.
Director: Jared Hess
Writer: Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
Cast: Jon Heder, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino, Haylie Duff, Sandy Martin, Diedrich Bader

From Preston, Idaho comes Napoleon Dynamite (Jon Heder), a new kind of hero complete with a tight red 'fro, some choice moon boots, and skills that can't be topped. Napoleon spends his days drawing mythical beasts, duking it out with his 32-year-old brother Kip (Aaron Ruell) and avoiding his Uncle Rico (Jon Gries), a door-to-door salesman who's mentally stuck in 1982 - the year his football team "almost won state." But when two new friends Read more

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Grade: B Quirky comedies are not for everyone, nor is Napoleon Dynamite, the offbeat, seemingly random movie about a weird teenager who is surrounded by even weirder family members and friends. However, if you're into a comedy where low-key is funny, this is the perfect film for you. Read the full movie review

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DYNAMITE!, by sisco

July 15, 2004

This movie was DYNOMITE! go see it

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