Napoleon Dynamite Synopsis & Summary
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. 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, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
06/11/2004
DVD Release Date:
12/21/2004
Rating:
PG
MPAA Reasons:
for thematic elements and language.
Run Time:
86 min.
Distributor(s):
Fox
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Themes:
First Love, Small-Town Life, Misfits and Outsiders, Nothing Goes Right, Underdogs, High School Life
Tone:
Deadpan, Goofy, Quirky, Drab
Keywords:
election, friendship, high-school, nerd, student-council, teenagers
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (06-11-2004)
Language:
English
Status:
DVD
