Napoleon Dynamite (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2004, Napoleon Dynamite is a comedy film directed by Jared Hess, running about 95 minutes. “He's out to prove he's got nothing to prove.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Napoleon Dynamite stars Jon Heder as Napoleon Dynamite, Haylie Duff as Summer, Aaron Ruell as Kip Dynamite and Jon Gries as Uncle Rico, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Napoleon Dynamite has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $46.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon 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 Napoleon Dynamite page.
If you liked it. Fans of Napoleon Dynamite tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Napoleon Dynamite (2004)?
- In US, Napoleon Dynamite is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , 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 Napoleon Dynamite worth watching?
- Napoleon Dynamite holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Napoleon Dynamite?
- Napoleon Dynamite stars Jon Heder, Haylie Duff, Aaron Ruell, Jon Gries and Tina Majorino.
- When was Napoleon Dynamite released?
- Napoleon Dynamite was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.