# Napoleon Dynamite (2004) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/napoleon-dynamite-2004/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 70% |
| Critic Score | 72% |
| Audience Score | 78% |
| Metascore | 64/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.9/10 |
| Director | Jared Hess |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Runtime | 95 min |
| Festival premiere | Sundance 2004 |

## Quick answer

Napoleon Dynamite (2004) earns a 70% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Napoleon Dynamite — Sundance 2004 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 64/100. Directed by Jared Hess.

## Critics consensus

Napoleon Dynamite — Sundance 2004 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## 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.

## Cast

Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, Tina Majorino, Aaron Ruell, Jon Gries, Sandy Martin, Diedrich Bader, Haylie Duff, Trevor Snarr, Shondrella Avery

## Accolades

Premiered at Sundance 2004.

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video, AMC+, YouTube TV
the United States: Prime Video, AMC+, YouTube TV
the United Kingdom: Sky Cinema

## Common questions

**Is Napoleon Dynamite worth watching?**
Napoleon Dynamite holds a 70% Celluloid Score. Napoleon Dynamite — Sundance 2004 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is Napoleon Dynamite about?**
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.

**Who directed Napoleon Dynamite?**
Napoleon Dynamite (2004) was directed by Jared Hess.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Napoleon Dynamite?**
70% — the average of five public sources: critics 72%, audience 78%, Metascore 64/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 6.9/10.

**Where can I watch Napoleon Dynamite?**
Napoleon Dynamite is streaming on Prime Video, AMC+, YouTube TV; on Prime Video, AMC+, YouTube TV in the United States; on Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Availability varies by region.

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