Napoleon Dynamite
Available Now
On DVD
- Synopsis
- 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....
- Read Full Synopsis
- Starring
- Jon Heder, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino
- Director(s)
- Jared Hess
- Distributor(s)
- Fox
- MPAA Rating
- PG
- Runtime
- 86 min.
Shop for Napoleon Dynamite
Critic Reviews
Washington Post | Stephen HunterAdd Critic to Favorites
Jon Heder in the magnificent Napoleon Dynamite, is one of the most winning movie creations in years. Read the full review
Washington Post | Desson ThomsonAdd Critic to Favorites
I laughed. And I laughed primarily over Heder's hilarious performance. You ain't seen nothing till you've seen Napoleon attack that tether ball. Read the full review
Wall Street Journal | Joe MorgensternAdd Critic to Favorites
More than a deadpan comedy about oddball losers. This dork has his day, and this story has its touching subtext -- growing pains relieved by unlikely hope. Read the full review
Want More Napoleon Dynamite?
Watch Free Movies Online
SlashControl
Couch potatoes, rejoice! Choose from a library of 1000s of free movies and watch them online, anytime -- all at the brand-new SlashControl.
Watch Free Movies and TV Shows Online
Plus, check out:
Headlines
-
Is Hoodie Nation in Full Retreat? [Tweefalling]
11/05/09 This was supposed to be the beginning of a new era, built around a new kind of pop culture. | Gawker -
Film: Interview:Jemaine Clement
10/29/09 Most people think of Jemaine Clement as part of a unit—the Costello, or possibly the Abbott, to pal Bret McKenzie in their New Zealand folk-comedy duo Flight Of The Conchords . | The A.V. Club -
All quirk and no play
10/29/09 BASHING "Gentlemen Broncos" feels like taking a bat to a bag full of kittens, so I'll try to be gentle about the latest geekfest from the husband-and-wife team that gave us "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Nacho Libre." | New York Post - New York NY -
Film: Contest:Hey Chicago, see Gentlemen Broncos (starring Jemaine Clement, dir. by Napoleon Dynamite dude) early and for free!
10/23/09 Hey Chicago, it's time for another shot at a free movie screening. | The A.V. Club -
JoeInTheBox @ Fantastic Fest: SURVIVAL OF THE DEAD, YATTERMAN, TRICK R TREAT, REC2, ZOMBIELAND, GENTLEMEN BRONCOS & VAN DIEMEN!
09/28/09 true life survival stories(especially when they involve cannibalism). | Ain't It Cool News -
cinemadaily | “Zombieland,” “Broncos,” “Robogeisha,” and More Invade Fantastic Fest
09/27/09 Watch the trailer 360 for "Zombieland" on YouTube. | indieWIRE -
Fantastic Fest interview: Jared Hess of 'Gentlemen Broncos'
09/27/09 Yeah, what I do and the projects that I want to make. | Cinematical.com -
Fantastic Fest Review: Gentlemen Broncos
09/25/09 Napoleon Dynamite , the film that ushered in the career of Gentlemen Broncos director Jared Hess , is enjoyable because it cherishes the nervous-twitches of puberty, identity crisis, and the weird kind of people who worship at Walmart strip malls. | Cinematical.com -
Film: The New Cult Canon:Napoleon Dynamite
09/23/09 Early in the cult phenomenon Napoleon Dynamite , a phone conversation takes place between the eponymous hero, a mouth-breathing high-schooler played by Jon Heder, and his mustachioed 33-year-old brother Kip, played by Aaron Ruell. | The A.V. Club -
Review: Mystery Team
08/29/09 Moviefone By Erik Davis (reprint from 2009 Sundance Film Festival) The film opens this weekend in Austin, Texas, and should it "expand" in October (like we've heard it will), then we'll probably reprint the review again! | Cinematical.com