Movie poster: The Nutty Professor (1996)

🎬 Movie

The Nutty Professor

1996 · 95 min Fantasy Comedy Romance Science Fiction

⭐ 5.6 / 10 · TMDB

When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, genetic professor Dr. Sherman Klump grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart. So, with one swig of his experimental fat-reducing serum, Sherman becomes 'Buddy Love', a fast-talking, pumped-up, plumped down Don Juan.

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📋 Film Details

Year	1996
Country	United States of America
Genre	Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction
Director	Tom Shadyac
Runtime	95 min.
Rating	TMDB: 5.6/10 (3079 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Tom Shadyac

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Eddie Murphy

Eddie Murphy

Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith

Carla Purty

James Coburn

James Coburn

Harlan Hartley

Larry Miller

Larry Miller

Dean Richmond

Dave Chappelle

Dave Chappelle

Reggie Warrington

John Ales

John Ales

Jason

Patricia Wilson

Patricia Wilson

Dean's Secretary

Jamal Mixon

Jamal Mixon

Ernie Klump, Jr.

Nichole McAuley

Nichole McAuley

Fit Woman

Hamilton von Watts

Hamilton von Watts

Health Instructor

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