Napoleon Dynamite

6.8 2004 Jared Hess 1h 35m
Comedy
Napoleon Dynamite

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.

Cast

Jon Heder Jon Heder Napoleon Dynamite
Efren Ramirez Efren Ramirez Pedro Sanchez
Tina Majorino Tina Majorino Deb
Aaron Ruell Aaron Ruell Kip Dynamite
Jon Gries Jon Gries Uncle Rico
Haylie Duff Haylie Duff Summer
Emily Kennard Dunn Emily Kennard Dunn Trisha
Shondrella Avery Shondrella Avery LaFawnduh

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Vibes

Chill Darkly Funny Crowd Pleaser

Double Feature Pairings

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