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Napoleon Dynamite

2004Movie1 h 35 minPG

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic647.0Rotten Tomatoes72%74%

An eccentric, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

He's out to prove he's got nothing to prove.

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.

Feels like

  • Quirky Comedy
  • Indie Film
  • Social Awkwardness
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Deadpan Humor
  • Unique Characters
  • Cult Classic
  • Suburban Life
  • Awkwardly Humorous

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Jared Hess
Written by
Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
Produced by
Chris Wyatt, Jeremy Coon, Sean Covel
Music by
John Swihart

Everyone

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Facts

June 11, 2004 · 1 h 35 min · PG

Released
June 11, 2004
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$400,000
Box office
$46 million
Available in
90 countries

Tropes

Alpha Bitch, Testosterone Poisoning, Younger Than They Look +9

  • Alpha Bitch
  • Testosterone Poisoning
  • Younger Than They Look
  • Pretty Fly for a White Guy
  • She Cleans Up Nicely
  • Black Comedy
  • Random Events Plot
  • Scenery Porn
  • Practically Different Generations
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Emotionless Girl
  • What Does She See in Him?

12 of 84 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Napoleon Dynamite?"

Questions about Napoleon Dynamite

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Napoleon Dynamite?

Prime

In the United States, Napoleon Dynamite streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 35 other countries.

Is Napoleon Dynamite worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 64).

Is Napoleon Dynamite okay for kids?

PG

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Napoleon Dynamite make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is Napoleon Dynamite plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Napoleon Dynamite use?

Alpha BitchTestosterone PoisoningYounger Than They LookPretty Fly for a White GuyShe Cleans Up NicelyBlack ComedyRandom Events PlotScenery PornPractically Different GenerationsStylistic SuckEmotionless GirlWhat Does She See in Him?and 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 tropes for it, including Alpha Bitch, Testosterone Poisoning, and Younger Than They Look.