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The Nutty Professor

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Brilliant and obese scientist Sherman Klump (Eddie Murphy) invents a miraculous weight-loss solution. After a date with chemistry student Carla Purty (Jada Pinkett) goes badly, a depressed Klump tries the solution on himself. Though he instantly loses 250 pounds, the side effects include a second personality: an obnoxiously self-assertive braggart who calls himself Buddy Love. Buddy proves to be more popular than Sherman, but his arrogance and bad behavior quickly spiral out of control.
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The Nutty Professor

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Critics Consensus

The Nutty Professor falls back on juvenile humor eagerly and often, but Eddie Murphy's consistently funny work in dual roles means more for audiences to love.

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Cast & Crew

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Tom Shadyac

Director

Eddie Murphy

Professor Sherman Klump

Jada Pinkett Smith

Carla Purty

James Coburn

Harlan Hartley

Larry Miller

Dean Richmond

Dave Chappelle

Reggie Warrington

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Richard Schickel TIME Magazine 06/06/2009
[Murphy] is able to invest his Professor Klump with an endearing dignity, give his lounge lizard alter ego, Buddy Love, an alligator's bite and then go on from there to play Klump's grandma. Also his mother, father and brother. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety 03/26/2009
Murphy's most assured work in some time. Go to Full Review Kevin McManus Washington Post 08/20/2002
This is good, seamless comedy. Go to Full Review Robert Denerstein Scripps Howard News Service Jun 29
3/4
It can be rude and crude, but there are plenty of laughs in Eddie Murphy's remake of Jerry Lewis' 1963 signature work. Go to Full Review Gary Wolcott Tri-City Herald Jun 29
4/5
Murphy is definitely back. He stretches in this film, and the rework of the script is superb. Go to Full Review Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault 09/01/2022
B
This cruder, more sexualized update of the Jerry Lewis classic is also more consistently funny and imaginative. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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John K @WQCMI Aug 9 This is an amazing film. I had no idea this was a remake to the 1963 film until recently. The comedy is hilarious, Eddie Murphy is amazing in the role of the Klumps and Buddy Love, the story is very impactful and the characters are memorable. See more Jason R @JasonLovesMoviesForever Aug 6 A Classic to the Classic! See more Musa A @doodleflame Apr 25 I could not stop laughing - Eddie Murphy is a brilliant actor!! See more tommy J @RT55566390 Nov 27 Pretty fun movie with some iconic scenes such as the farting at the dinner table. See more Kevin C. @kc1988 Nov 5 A classic worth watching over and over See more Logan G. @SequelsArentAlwaysBad12 Oct 24 Nutty Professor is hilarious and Eddie Murphy gives great performances. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Brilliant and obese scientist Sherman Klump (Eddie Murphy) invents a miraculous weight-loss solution. After a date with chemistry student Carla Purty (Jada Pinkett) goes badly, a depressed Klump tries the solution on himself. Though he instantly loses 250 pounds, the side effects include a second personality: an obnoxiously self-assertive braggart who calls himself Buddy Love. Buddy proves to be more popular than Sherman, but his arrogance and bad behavior quickly spiral out of control.
Director
Tom Shadyac
Producer
Russell Simmons, Brian Grazer
Screenwriter
Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Tom Shadyac, Steve Oedekerk
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 28, 1996, Original
Rerelease Date (Theaters)
Sep 4, 2026
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$128.8M
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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