The Nutty Professor
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Synopsis
Grossly overweight yet good-hearted professor Sherman Klump takes a special chemical that turns him into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love.
Cast
- Eddie Murphy
- Jada Pinkett
- James Coburn
- Larry Miller
- Dave Chappelle
- John Ales
- Patricia Wilson
- Jamal Mixon
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- Feb 8, 2022
You could NOT make this movie in 2022!! It goes straight up INSANEO STYLE!!
Joel HaverAug 14, 2013i've never heard so many "n words" in a PG-13 film before. it's refreshing.
Barry M Potterwomen be shopping
James - Oct 10, 2020
We all have our vices and mine is apparently watching fat sassy farting black families at the dinner table.
MenOnFilmJul 11, 2026Funny, meant to be funny: a lot of Murphy’s improvising, some of the scripted humor, the bloopers Funny, not meant to be funny: the acting performance when Jason the lab assistant is being serious, getting an ad for weight-loss medication while watching this movie Not…
johnpclaytonFeb 17, 2020This movie is soooooo bad but it's so good at the same time.
Joseph Hagan - Mar 15, 2021
The story of a kindly professor who falls in love with a woman, but who has a big problem: he is fat. In fact, the problem runs even deeper: his whole family is fat. So he invents a potion that temporarily makes him thin, but it also makes him cruel and obnoxious. In the…
Will SloanJul 9, 2016Yes, there are a lot of fart jokes. Yes, there are a lot of fat jokes. Yes, there's plenty to criticize about this movie and pretty much any criticism you bring up is a valid one. BUT...trust me, there's a lot more to this than that. Nevermind the fact that Eddie…
Silent JJun 24, 2021I’m surprised people hate this so much. It’s stupid but it’s got a lot of charm going for it, and Eddie Murphy is entertaining as always. I loved this as a kid and I think it holds up decently.
Ryan Daniel
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- Jikitiz likedThe Nutty Professor
😜Eddie
Caio is "meh" onThe Nutty Professorgordofobia de alto orçamento
Marissa likedThe Nutty ProfessorClassic
- dobz likedThe Nutty Professor
actually quite enjoyed 😭😭 it’s so silly!! not a fan of the fart jokes but i can skip that x the shocked face he does after he wakes up is SENDING me 😭why was his reaction so quick 😲😲😲 crazy how he portrayed 7 different characters! fun watch but unsure if id rewatch 👀 + bloopers 🫶🏽
Acd likedThe Nutty ProfessorA mostly lighthearted comedy with a warm message about self-acceptance. While it does lean into exaggeration at times, Eddie Murphy’s performances and the film’s heart and jokes keep it enjoyable and memorable.🙌🏽 7/10👍🏽
elyybkbn is "meh" onThe Nutty ProfessorIt was good and I think I would’ve liked it better if I watched it in English (I watched it in French) but besides it kinda being about DID I wouldn’t say it was my favourite movie of Murphy
- nevaeh likedThe Nutty Professor
this is such a silly, strange, and ridiculous comedy—it's somewhat weird but it works with eddie murphy. some of the humor is dated, but it's still a fun watch with heart beneath the chaos!
Tamia King likedThe Nutty ProfessorLove the Nutty Professor movies they are so funny pure comedy the dinner scenes are the best in the movies 😂 it's always those dinner scenes in a movie
Mickerdoo is "meh" onThe Nutty ProfessorBarely pulled off due to the efforts of Murphy. Very funny man. But such a low brow, bottom scraping script and humor. And I like dumb!
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Metacritic
And the movie succeeds in two different ways: It's sweet and good-hearted, and then again it's raucous slapstick and bathroom humor. I liked both parts.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Eddie Murphy is funny again. Sadly, he lacks the guts to follow through on the cathartic self-satire that gives the film its distinction.
Peter Travers
Rolling Stone
Murphy is wonderful -- I wouldn't begrudge him an Oscar nomination -- but The Nutty Professor is a mess.
Edward Guthmann
San Francisco Chronicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Nutty Professor (1996) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Nutty Professor (1996)?
The movie is 1hr 35min long.
What's The Nutty Professor (1996) about?
Grossly overweight yet good-hearted professor Sherman Klump takes a special chemical that turns him into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love.
Who's the cast of The Nutty Professor (1996)?
- Eddie Murphy as Professor Sherman Klump/Buddy Love/Lance Perkins/Cletus 'Papa' Klump/Anna Pearl 'Mama' Jensen Klump/Ida Mae 'Granny' Jensen/Ernie Klump, Sr.
- Jada Pinkett as Carla Purty
- James Coburn as Harlan Hartley
- Larry Miller as Dean Richmond
- Dave Chappelle as Reggie Warrington
- John Ales as Jason
- Patricia Wilson as Dean's Secretary
- Jamal Mixon as Ernie Klump Jr.
Who's the director behind The Nutty Professor (1996)?
Tom Shadyac directed The Nutty Professor (1996).
Who produced The Nutty Professor (1996)?
Karen Kehela, Jerry Lewis and Mark Lipsky produced The Nutty Professor (1996).
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