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Comedy Sundance 2004

Napoleon Dynamite

Directed by Jared Hess · 2004 ·

Short answer

Is Napoleon Dynamite worth watching?

Yes. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) earns a 68% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

68%
Celluloid Score Recommended

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72% Editorial Rating
78% Audience snapshot · excluded
64 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4
6.9 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 35m
Age rating
PG (US) · PG (UK) · PG (Australia) · PG (Canada) · G (Japan)
Cast
Jon Heder , Efren Ramirez , Tina Majorino , Aaron Ruell , Jon Gries , Sandy Martin , Diedrich Bader , Haylie Duff , Trevor Snarr , Shondrella Avery
Streaming
Prime Video
Language
English

Also known as ナポレオン・ダイナマイト 나폴레옹 다이너마이트 大人物拿破仑 拿破崙炸藥 Napoleon Dinamit จากผู้ร้ายเป็นชายในฝัน

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 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

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. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

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

, Founder & Editor

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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Napoleon Dynamite: frequently asked questions

Is Napoleon Dynamite worth watching?

Yes. Napoleon Dynamite (2004) has a Celluloid Score of 68%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Napoleon Dynamite?

In the United States, Napoleon Dynamite streams on Prime Video with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Napoleon Dynamite?

Napoleon Dynamite runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

What is Napoleon Dynamite rated?

Napoleon Dynamite is rated PG in the United States, PG in the UK, PG in Australia, PG in Canada and G in Japan. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Napoleon Dynamite?

Napoleon Dynamite is directed by Jared Hess and stars Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino, Aaron Ruell, Jon Gries.

Does Napoleon Dynamite have a post-credits scene?

Yes. TMDB records an extra scene after the credits, so it is worth staying until the end.

What is the Metascore for Napoleon Dynamite?

Metacritic's Metascore for Napoleon Dynamite is 64 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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