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The Nutty Professor

PG-1319961h 35mTom Shadyac
IMDb 5.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 64% · Metacritic 64

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"Inside Sherman Klump, a party animal is about to break out."

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.

ComedyScience FictionRomance
OverweightOverweight ManCampusFamily DinnerJekyll And HydeDuringcreditsstingerChemistry Professor1990sHilarious

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Nutty Professor (1996) 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 experimental fat-reducing serum, Sherman becomes 'Buddy Love', a fast-talking, pumped-up, plumped down Don Juan.

Who stars in The Nutty Professor?

The Nutty Professor stars Eddie Murphy (Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump), Jada Pinkett Smith (Carla Purty), James Coburn (Harlan Hartley), Larry Miller (Dean Richmond), Dave Chappelle (Reggie Warrington). The film was directed by Tom Shadyac.

How long is The Nutty Professor?

The Nutty Professor has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1996. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Nutty Professor worth watching?

The Nutty Professor holds an IMDb rating of 5.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 64. Fans of Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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