What genre is Napoleon Dynamite?

Napoleon Dynamite is categorised as Comedy.

Who stars in Napoleon Dynamite?

Diedrich Bader, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries, Sandy Martin, Tina Majorino appear in the main cast.

Who directed Napoleon Dynamite?

Jared Hess directed Napoleon Dynamite.

How long is Napoleon Dynamite?

Napoleon Dynamite runs for 1h 35m (95 minutes).

Is Napoleon Dynamite worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Napoleon Dynamite?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

Name: Napoleon Dynamite
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2004
Duration: 95 min
Cast: Diedrich Bader, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries, Sandy Martin, Tina Majorino

Movie 1h 35m ★ 6.8/10

Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh

Comedy

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Napoleon Dynamite is a comedy movie from 2004. It is directed by Jared Hess. The cast includes Diedrich Bader, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries. The running time is 1h 35m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.

Synopsis

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.

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Questions about Napoleon Dynamite

What genre is Napoleon Dynamite?: Napoleon Dynamite is categorised as Comedy.
Who stars in Napoleon Dynamite?: Diedrich Bader, Efren Ramirez, Jon Gries, Sandy Martin, Tina Majorino appear in the main cast.
Who directed Napoleon Dynamite?: Jared Hess directed Napoleon Dynamite.
How long is Napoleon Dynamite?: Napoleon Dynamite runs for 1h 35m (95 minutes).
Is Napoleon Dynamite worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Napoleon Dynamite?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.