'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy (2006): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2006, 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy is a music film directed by 'Weird Al' Yankovic, running about 2 minutes.

What it’s about. "White & Nerdy" is the second single from "Weird Al" Yankovic's album Straight Outta Lynwood, which was released on September 26, 2006. It parodies the song "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire and Krayzie Bone. The song both satirizes and celebrates nerd culture, as recited by the subject who cannot "roll with the gangstas" because he is "just too white and nerdy", and includes constant references to stereotypically nerdy activities, such as collecting comic books, playing Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), going to the Renaissance Fair, riding a Segway, and editing Wikipedia, as well as stereotypically Caucasian activities, such as watching Happy Days and eating "all [his] sandwiches with mayonnaise." The song has won many accolades, including being Yankovic's first Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit, which peaked at #9. It was also certified platinum by the RIAA, the first Yankovic single to achieve this feat. Chamillionaire himself also stated that he enjoyed the song.

Who’s in it. 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy stars 'Weird Al' Yankovic as Nerd, Donny Osmond as Dancer, Seth Green as Action Figure Collector and Keegan-Michael Key as Gangster, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy page.

If you liked it. Fans of 'Weird Al' Yankovic: White & Nerdy tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.