Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
“The evolution of dumb...”
Synopsis
This wacky prequel to the 1994 blockbuster goes back to the lame-brained Harry and Lloyd's days as classmates at a Rhode Island high school, where the unprincipled principal puts the pair in remedial courses as part of a scheme to fleece the school.
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Top Cast
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Derek Richardson
Harry Dunne
Eric Christian Olsen
Lloyd Christmas
Mimi Rogers
Mrs. Dunne
Luis Guzmán
Ray
Rachel Nichols
Jessica
Eugene Levy
Principal Collins
Teal Redmann
Terri
Shia LaBeouf
Lewis
Lin Shaye
Margie
Elden Henson
Turk
William Lee Scott
Carl
Michelle Krusiec
Ching Chong
Dana Gould
Mr. Moffitt
Brian Posehn
Store Clerk
Jeff Cesario
P.A. Announcer
Cheri Oteri
Ms. Heller
Bob Saget
Jessica's Dad
Timothy Stack
Doctor
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 13, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 1, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$19M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.07x
+$20.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Troy Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Brener, Troy Miller
- Original Score
- Eban Schletter
- Original Title
- Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $19M
- Worldwide Gross
- $39.3M
- Production Studios
- New Line Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Troy Miller
Robert Brener, Troy Miller, Bennett Yellin, Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Eban Schletter
Anthony B. Richmond
Lawrence Jordan
Brad Krevoy, Steven Stabler, Oren Koules, Charles B. Wessler, Troy Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Brad Krevoy
Producer
Steven Stabler
Producer
Lawrence Jordan
Editor
Troy Miller
Director
Oren Koules
Producer
Eban Schletter
Original Music Composer
Robert Brener
Screenplay
Troy Miller
Screenplay
Charles B. Wessler
Producer
Anthony B. Richmond
Director of Photography
Troy Miller
Producer
Paul Huggins
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd about?
This wacky prequel to the 1994 blockbuster goes back to the lame-brained Harry and Lloyd's days as classmates at a Rhode Island high school, where the unprincipled principal puts the pair in remedial courses as part of a scheme to fleece the school.
Who directed Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd?
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd was directed by Troy Miller.
Who stars in Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd?
The principal cast of Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd includes Derek Richardson, Eric Christian Olsen, Mimi Rogers, Luis Guzmán, Rachel Nichols.
When was Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd released and how long is it?
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd?
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd had a reported production budget of $19M and grossed $39.3M at the worldwide box office (2.07 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd was composed by Eban Schletter.
Is Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd based on a book or true story?
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Bennett Yellin", Characters: "Bobby Farrelly", Characters: "Peter Farrelly".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd?
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).