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.
Jared Hess's debut was a hit, but his following films failed to replicate its success