Napoleon Dynamite

Theatrical Release Date: 2004 06 11 (USA - Limited)

UPC: 024543534839

Studio: 20th Century Fox

MPAA Rating: PG   Contains:[Adult Situations, Adult Language]

Summary: The directorial debut of filmmaker Jared Hess, who also co-wrote the screenplay, Napoleon Dynamite is a quirky, offbeat comedy set in the small Idaho town of Preston. Jon Heder stars in the titular role, a carrot-topped oddball with a decidedly eccentric family that includes his llama-loving, dune-buggy enthusiast grandmother. The story centers on the local high school's race for class president. Using some nontraditional means, Napoleon is determined to help his pal Pedro (Efrem Ramirez) run a winning campaign and defeat popular girl Summer (Haylie Duff). Also starring The Drew Carey Show's Diedrich Bader, Napoleon Dynamite premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Category: Comedy

Awards: Best First Feature – Independent Spirit Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion – Independent Spirit Awards Producers Award – Independent Spirit Awards Producers Award – Independent Spirit Awards Best Popular Movie – Broadcast Film Critics Association Best Supporting Actor – Independent Spirit Awards In Competition – Sundance Film Festival

Features: cc

Director/Co-Writer, Producer, and Actor Commentary
"Peluca" Original short film with Optional Director/Writer Producer and Actor Commentary
The Wedding of the Century!" Making-Of Featurette
Deleted scenes, Still Gallery

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Napoleon Dynamite

Format: Digital Video Disc (DVD)

Release Date: 09/23/2008

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard, 1.85:1 Theatre Wide-Screen

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Runtime: 95 Minutes

Sides: 2

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English,Spanish

Subtitles: English,Spanish,French

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Disc #1, Side A -- Napoleon Dynamite
1. Main Titles [:27]
2. Current Events [:21]
3. New Kid [:11]
4. Home Life [2:41]
5. Glamour Shots [4:37]
6. Rex Kwon Do [1:15]
7. Happy Hands [1:34]
8. Uncle Rico [:35]
9. Date Cake [1:03]
10. Business Partners [3:00]
11. Napoleon the Artist [3:54]
12. Chicken Farmer [1:18]
13. School Dance [5:18]
14. Pedro For President [1:46]
15. Lafawnduh [2:32]
16. Wildest Dreams [3:33]
17. Candidate Speeches [2:55]
18. Napoleon Rocks Out [:47]
19. Happy Endings [4:46]
20. End Titles/A Wedding [2:52]
Disc #1, Side B -- Napoleon Dynamite
1. Main Titles [:27]
2. Current Events [:21]
3. New Kid [:11]
4. Home Life [2:41]
5. Glamour Shots [4:37]
6. Rex Kwon Do [1:15]
7. Happy Hands [1:34]
8. Uncle Rico [:35]
9. Date Cake [1:03]
10. Business Partners [3:00]
11. Napoleon the Artist [3:54]
12. Chicken Farmer [1:18]
13. School Dance [5:18]
14. Pedro For President [1:46]
15. Lafawnduh [2:32]
16. Wildest Dreams [3:33]
17. Candidate Speeches [2:55]
18. Napoleon Rocks Out [:47]
19. Happy Endings [4:46]
20. End Titles/A Wedding [2:52]
1. Main Titles [:27]
2. Current Events [:21]
3. New Kid [:11]
4. Home Life [2:41]
5. Glamour Shots [4:37]
6. Rex Kwon Do [1:15]
7. Happy Hands [1:34]
8. Uncle Rico [:35]
9. Date Cake [1:03]
10. Business Partners [3:00]
11. Napoleon the Artist [3:54]
12. Chicken Farmer [1:18]
13. School Dance [5:18]
14. Pedro For President [1:46]
15. Lafawnduh [2:32]
16. Wildest Dreams [3:33]
17. Candidate Speeches [2:55]
18. Napoleon Rocks Out [:47]
19. Happy Endings [4:46]
20. End Titles/A Wedding [2:52]

Jason Gibner

Napoleon Dynamite shows the hilariously terrifying high-school life of a social outcast with equal parts of raw, firsthand-experienced truth and oddball surrealism. At times, it makes the viewer wonder just what time period or what world the film is actually set in. Much like the work of director Todd Solondz, this debut film from first-time director Jared Hess tricks the audience into laughing at the main character's awkward situations and nerdish dialog about ninjas and dragons one minute, and then shows the harsh reality of the world he is forced to inhabit. Napoleon's (Jon Heder) world is populated with characters who are just as over-the-top peculiar as he is, which, along with its obvious love of early '80s fashion, distances the audience from the film. Perhaps the director intended to not let the audience connect with any of the characters. Perhaps while watching the film, we are to experience exactly what Napoleon feels, as he never opens up to anyone around him and we see all of his missed opportunities pass by. While the film does often seem unfocused, its flaws do not fully weigh it down. It is easy to root for Napoleon during his quest for some kind of emotional connection. Even though the payoff in the film's ending is surprisingly warm and good hearted, it's hard to not wish there was just a little more to grab on to. ~ Jason Gibner, Rovi

Cast and Crew: Ellen Dubin  Actor 
Emily Kennard  Actor 
Brian Petersen  Actor 
Sandy Martin  Actor 
Carmen Brady  Actor 
Jory Weitz  Executive Producer 
Jory Weitz  Producer 
Jared Hess  Director 
Jared Hess  Screenwriter 
Jerusha Hess  Screenwriter 
Jeremy Coon  Executive Producer 
Jeremy Coon  Producer 
Sean Covel  Producer 
John Swihart  Composer (Music Score) 
Chris Wyatt  Producer 
Jon Heder  Actor 
Jon Gries  Actor 
Aaron Ruell  Actor 
Efren Ramirez  Actor 
Tina Majorino  Actor 
Diedrich Bader  Actor 
Haylie Duff  Actor 
Trevor Snarr  Actor 
Shondrella Avery  Actor 

Country: USA