The Nutty Professor
“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.
Where to watch The Nutty Professor in United States
Can I watch The Nutty Professor in United States? The Nutty Professor isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Nutty Professor streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix, JioHotstar | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, BINGE, Foxtel Now, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Globoplay, Netflix Standard with Ads, Telecine Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor is a 1996 English-language comedy, science fiction and romance film directed by Tom Shadyac. The cast is led by Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 5.6/10 across 3200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Nutty Professor was produced by Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, and Eddie Murphy Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on June 28, 1996, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $54 million, it went on to gross $129 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tom Shadyac
- Writers
- Barry W. Blaustein, Steve Oedekerk, David Sheffield
- Release date
- June 28, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $54 million
- Box office
- $129 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Eddie Murphy Productions
The Nutty Professor cast & crew
The Nutty Professor was directed by Tom Shadyac and written by Barry W. Blaustein, Steve Oedekerk, and David Sheffield.
The cast features 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, and John Ales as Jason.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Newman, cinematography is by Julio Macat, and it was produced by Mark Lipsky and Karen Kehela Sherwood.
Is The Nutty Professor worth watching?
The Nutty Professor holds an audience score of 5.6/10 from 3,177 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, science fiction, and romance, The Nutty Professor is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Nutty Professor
The Nutty Professor isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Nutty Professor
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
John Ales
Jason
Patricia Wilson
Dean's Secretary
Jamal Mixon
Ernie Klump, Jr.
Nichole McAuley
Fit Woman
Hamilton von Watts
Health Instructor
Chao Li Chi
Asian Man
Tony Carlin
Host
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The Nutty Professor — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Nutty Professor in United States?
The Nutty Professor is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Nutty Professor in?
The Nutty Professor is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Nutty Professor?
The Nutty Professor runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is The Nutty Professor rated?
The Nutty Professor is rated PG-13. It holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 3,177 ratings.
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