The Nutty Professor (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1963, The Nutty Professor is a comedy, family, romance and science fiction film directed by Jerry Lewis, running about 107 minutes. “Well, any scientist who makes a girl like this can't be all mad.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A timid, nearsighted chemistry teacher discovers a magical potion that can transform him into a suave and handsome Romeo. The Jekyll and Hyde game works well enough until the concoction starts to wear off at the most embarrassing times.
Who’s in it. The Nutty Professor stars Jerry Lewis as Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp, Stella Stevens as Stella Purdy, Del Moore as Dr. Hamius R. Warfield and Henry Gibson as Gibson, College Student, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Nutty Professor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Nutty Professor page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Nutty Professor tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Nutty Professor (1963)?
- In US, The Nutty Professor is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Nutty Professor worth watching?
- The Nutty Professor holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nutty Professor?
- The Nutty Professor stars Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Del Moore, Henry Gibson and Kathleen Freeman.
- When was The Nutty Professor released?
- The Nutty Professor was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.