Release Date
June 11, 2004 (LA/NY)
July 23, 2004
July 23, 2004
DVD Release Date
December 21, 2004 (Buy on Amazon)
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
Studio
Running Time
86 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG for thematic elements and language
What is Napoleon Dynamite about?
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... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
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. Full movie review »
