Napoleon Dynamite
2004

Napoleon Dynamite

★ 7.0 / 10
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Directed by Jared Hess
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Synopsis

Napoleon Dynamite follows the awkward and eccentric Napoleon, a socially inept teenager living in rural Idaho with his grandmother and older brother Kip. When his new friend Pedro decides to run for class president, Napoleon rallies to support him in the most unconventional ways imaginable. The film became a cult classic, celebrated for its deadpan humor, quirky characters, and iconic dance finale.

Did You Know?
  • The film was made on a budget of only $400,000.
  • Jon Heder was paid just $1,000 for his role.
  • The dance scene took Jon Heder only two weeks to learn.
  • The movie was filmed entirely in Preston, Idaho.
  • Director Jared Hess based the story on his own life.
Iconic Quotes
  • Vote for me, and all your wildest dreams will come true.
  • Gosh! Nobody's going to go to prom with me!
  • I caught you a delicious bass.
  • How much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?
  • Napoleon, don't be jealous that I've been chatting online with babes all day.
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

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