The Adventures of Pluto Nash
2002

The Adventures of Pluto Nash

★ 3.9 / 10
IMDb
Directed by Ron Underwood
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Synopsis

The Adventures of Pluto Nash is a 2002 sci-fi comedy movie. It revolves around Pluto Nash (Eddie Murphy), a fun-loving nightclub owner on the moon, who battles lunar gangsters threatening to take over his club.

Did You Know?
  • Most expensive box office flop when accounting for inflation.
  • Eddie Murphy refused to promote the film due to its quality.
  • It took 17 years from script completion to film release.
  • Filmed in 2000, but wasn't released until 2002 due to editing.
  • The film was nominated for five Golden Raspberry Awards.
Iconic Quotes
  • Pluto Nash: Now, we all know that the Dutch like to smoke...
  • Miguel: You're not so tough now, little man.
  • Pluto Nash: I'm not about to lose this place because you want to be crime kingpin.
  • Pluto Nash: I feel like a midget with muddy feet has been walking over my tongue all night.
  • Bruno: I can't let you out, it's too dangerous.
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Why Eltorama recommends this film

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The Eddie Murphy-led film was a significant flop, grossing only $7.1 million against a $100 million budget
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Sci-fi comedy that lost approximately $96 million after adjustments
Had a budget of $100 million but grossed only $7.1 million, contributing to the bankruptcy of Castle Rock Entertainment