The Nutty Professor (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, The Nutty Professor is a comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction film directed by Tom Shadyac, running about 95 minutes. “Inside Sherman Klump, a party animal is about to break out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Eddie Murphy stars as shy Dr. Sherman Klump, a kind, brilliant, 'calorifically challenged' genetic professor. When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, Sherman grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart. So, with one swig of his experimental fat-reducing serum, Sherman becomes 'Buddy Love', a fast-talking, pumped-up , plumped down Don Juan.
Who’s in it. The Nutty Professor stars Eddie Murphy as Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Papa / Mama / Grandma / Ernie, Jada Pinkett Smith as Carla Purty, James Coburn as Harlan Hartley and Larry Miller as Dean Richmond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Nutty Professor has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $128.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (1996)?
- In US, The Nutty Professor is available to 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 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, romance and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Nutty Professor?
- The Nutty Professor stars Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn, Larry Miller and Dave Chappelle.
- When was The Nutty Professor released?
- The Nutty Professor was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.