What is the Metascore for Napoleon Dynamite?

Napoleon Dynamite has a Metascore of 64 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Napoleon Dynamite?

Napoleon Dynamite is available on Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

Comedy Sundance 2004

Napoleon Dynamite

Directed by Jared Hess · 2004 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

Answer Summary

Napoleon Dynamite (2004) earns a 68% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

68%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

72% Editorial Rating

78% Audience snapshot · excluded

64 Metascore

★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4

6.9 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 35m
Cast: Jon Heder , Efren Ramirez , Tina Majorino , Aaron Ruell , Jon Gries , Sandy Martin , Diedrich Bader , Haylie Duff , Trevor Snarr , Shondrella Avery
Streaming: Prime Video
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (72/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
Metascore is generally favorable (64/100).
Celluloid Score 68% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Napoleon Dynamite worth watching?

Yes — Napoleon Dynamite earns a 68% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

Napoleon Dynamite — Sundance 2004 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid editorial verdict

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

What is Napoleon Dynamite 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.

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