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Plot

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.
MPAA Rating:
PG for thematic elements and language.
Genre(s):
Comedy
Run Time:
86min.
Theatrical Release Date:
06/11/2004
DVD Release Date:
12/21/2004
Distributor(s):
Fox
Director(s):
Jared Hess
Starring:
Jon Heder , Jon Gries , Aaron Ruell , Efren Ramirez , Tina Majorino
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