The Nutty Professor
"Inside Sherman Klump, a party animal is about to break out."
Originally released in 1996. The Nutty Professor is a fantasy/comedy film. directed by Tom Shadyac.
Starring Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, and James Coburn
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 28, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (3,041 votes)
Budget
$54M
Production budget
Box Office
$128.8M
2.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Eddie Murphy
as Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump
Jada Pinkett Smith
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.
Nichole McAuley
as Fit Woman
Hamilton von Watts
as Health Instructor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $54,000,000
- Revenue
- $128,769,345
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Imagine Entertainment
- Eddie Murphy Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Nutty Professor about?
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 ...
Who directed The Nutty Professor?
The Nutty Professor was directed by Tom Shadyac.
How long is The Nutty Professor?
The Nutty Professor has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Nutty Professor released?
The Nutty Professor was released on June 28, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Nutty Professor?
The main cast of The Nutty Professor includes Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn, Larry Miller, Dave Chappelle.
Is The Nutty Professor worth watching?
The Nutty Professor has a user rating of 5.6/10 based on 3,041 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.