Napoleon Dynamite
“He's out to prove he's got nothing to prove.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Napoleon Dynamite (2004) Original Theatrical Trailer [4K]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-03
Top Cast
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Jon Heder
Napoleon Dynamite
Efren Ramirez
Pedro Sanchez
Tina Majorino
Deb
Aaron Ruell
Kip
Jon Gries
Uncle Rico
Sandy Martin
Grandma
Diedrich Bader
Rex
Haylie Duff
Summer Wheatley
Trevor Snarr
Don
Shondrella Avery
Lafawnduh
Bracken Johnson
Randy
Carmen Brady
Starla
Ellen Dubin
Ilene
J.C. Cunningham
Jock #1
James Smooth
Jock #2
Brian Petersen
Lance
Brent Taylor
Nathan
Tom Lefler
Principal Svadean
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 11, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 11, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$400K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$46.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
115.3x
+$45.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jared Hess
- Screenplay & Story
- Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
- Original Score
- John Swihart
- Original Title
- Napoleon Dynamite
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $400K
- Worldwide Gross
- $46.1M
- Production Studios
- Napoleon Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jared Hess
Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
John Swihart
Munn Powell
Jeremy Coon
Sean Covel, Jeremy Coon, Chris Wyatt
Department Leadership Roster
Jared Hess
Screenplay
Sean Covel
Producer
Jeremy Coon
Producer
Chris Wyatt
Producer
John Swihart
Original Music Composer
Jerusha Hess
Screenplay
Munn Powell
Director of Photography
Jeremy Coon
Editor
Cory Lorenzen
Production Design
Jared Hess
Director
Jerusha Hess
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Napoleon Dynamite
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Napoleon Dynamite about?
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.
Who directed Napoleon Dynamite?
Napoleon Dynamite was directed by Jared Hess.
Who stars in Napoleon Dynamite?
The principal cast of Napoleon Dynamite includes Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino, Aaron Ruell, Jon Gries.
When was Napoleon Dynamite released and how long is it?
Napoleon Dynamite was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Napoleon Dynamite?
Napoleon Dynamite had a reported production budget of $400K and grossed $46.1M at the worldwide box office (115.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Napoleon Dynamite?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Napoleon Dynamite was composed by John Swihart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Napoleon Dynamite?
Napoleon Dynamite holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).