Synopsis
A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal with his bizarre family life back home.
Key facts
Cast
Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino, Aaron Ruell, Jon Gries, Sandy Martin, Diedrich Bader, Haylie Duff
Original language
English
First release
June 11, 2004 (Canada)
Production companies
MTV Films, Searchlight Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Jared and Jerusha Hess
Based on
Peluca
Awards
MTV Movie Award for Best Movie, Satellite Award for Best Original Score, Teen Choice Award for Choice Hissy Fit
Setting
Idaho
Filming locations
Idaho
Crew
Screenplay
Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess
Producer
Chris Wyatt, Jeremy Coon, Sean Covel
Cinematography
Munn Powell
Editing
Jeremy Coon
Music
John Swihart
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Classification date
July 22, 2004
Versions
French version
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Napoleon Dynamite (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - John Swihart (2004) | 6 releases, 2004-2024: Lakeshore Records |
| CD | Napoleon Dynamite (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - John Swihart (2004) | 2 releases, 2004: Lakeshore Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | June 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | June 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | June 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | June 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United States | June 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 11, 2004 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | December 26, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | December 26, 2004 |
| Theatrical | Greece | April 5, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Italy | November 4, 2005 |
| Theatrical | Germany | May 18, 2006 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 30, 2024 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | August 8, 2024 |
| Classification | Germany | 0 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | PG |
| Classification | United States | PG |
Versions & editions
| Home video | Finland | June 11, 2004 |
Full credits
| Director | Jared Hess |
| Cast | Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro Sanchez), Tina Majorino (Deb), Aaron Ruell (Kip), Jon Gries (Uncle Rico), Sandy Martin (Grandma), Diedrich Bader (Rex), Haylie Duff (Summer Wheatley), Trevor Snarr (Don), Shondrella Avery (Lafawnduh), Bracken Johnson (Randy), Carmen Brady (Starla), Ellen Dubin (Ilene), J.C. Cunningham (Jock #1), James Smooth (Jock #2), Brian Petersen (Lance), Brent Taylor (Nathan), Tom Lefler (Principal Svadean), Elizabeth Miklavcic (Renae), Emily Kennard Dunn (Trisha), Samantha Marsden (School Kid), Jamen Gunnell (Vern), Nanette Young (Corrina), Walter Platz (Cashier), Nano De Silva (Cholo #1), Arturo De Silva (Cholo #2), Pat Donahue (Farmer), Dale Critchlow (Lyle), Tom Adams (FFA Judge #1), Eldean Holliday (FFA Judge #2), Arlando Larsen (FFA Judge #3), Mari Molefe van Heerden (Teacher), T.J. Adams (Farm Boy #1), Jake Visser (Farm Boy #2), Brady Stokes (Farm Boy #3), Theodora Peeterborg (Secretary #1), Becky Demke (Secretary #2), Julia Ruell (Girl on Bike) |
| Screenplay | Jared Hess, Jerusha Hess |
| Producer | Chris Wyatt, Jeremy Coon, Sean Covel |
| Cinematography | Munn Powell |
| Editing | Jeremy Coon |
| Music | John Swihart |
| Production design | Cory Lorenzen |
| Costumes | Jerusha Hess |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
