The Nutty Professor
Seen it?1996 | 95 min | Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It was a solid box office hit and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a weak 5.7 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesWeak
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$129 million worldwide on a $54 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 299K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tom Shadyac
- Eddie MurphySherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump
- Jada Pinkett SmithCarla Purty
- James CoburnHarlan Hartley
- Larry MillerDean Richmond
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- John AlesJason
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- Jamal MixonErnie Klump, Jr.
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