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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

Cast

Diedrich Bader Rex
Tina Majorino Deb
Jon Gries Uncle Rico
Efren Ramirez Pedro
Haylie Duff Summer Wheatly
Jon Heder Napoleon Dynamite
Aaron Ruell Kip
Shondrella Avery LaFawnduh
Trevor Snarr Don

Production Crew

Curt Jenson Art Director
Jory Weitz Casting
Munn Powell Cinematographer
John Swihart Composer (Music Score)
Jerusha Hess Costume Designer
Jared Hess Director
Jeremy Coon Editor
Jeremy Coon Executive Producer
Jory Weitz Executive Producer
Tim Skousen First Assistant Director
Chris Wyatt Producer
Jeremy Coon Producer
Jory Weitz Producer
Sean Covel Producer
Cory Lorenzen Production Designer
Jared Hess Screenwriter
Jerusha Hess Screenwriter
Brian Petersen Second Unit Director
Matt Davis Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 2004
Runtime: 86
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: PG
for thematic elements and language
Category: Feature

Genre
Comedy

Produced by
Access Films
Cinetic Media
Fox Searchlight
Napoleon Pictures Limited

Release
June 11, 2004 (USA - Limited)
by Fox Searchlight

Awards
2004 - Best First Feature - Independent Spirit Award
2004 - Best Popular Movie - Broadcast Film Critics Association
2004 - Best First Feature - Independent Spirit Awards
2004 - In Competition - Sundance Film Festival