Napoleon Dynamite was inspired by real events from director Jared Hess and his family's upbringing. Filming largely took place in Jared Hess' hometown of Preston, Idaho, incorporating real-life ...

It is hard to believe that it has been 20 years since the release of Napoleon Dynamite — an indie, sleeper hit comedy from co-writer and director Jared Hess examining the unconventional life of a ...

"Napoleon Dynamite," released 20 years ago, was an eye-opener for much of America. Who knew there were people, out in the heartland, like Grandma Carlinda, who raises llamas? Or Rex, creator of Rex ...

"If it were released today, 'Napoleon Dynamite' might not have survived." Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez, and Jon Gries tell IndieWire about their indie classic and ongoing live tour. “We had no idea ...

Jon Heder, Efren Ramirez and Jon Gries pondered what a 'Napoleon Dynamite' sequel could look like, ahead of the comedy classic's 20th anniversary Made on a budget of $400,000, the independent film ...

Released in 2004, Napoleon Dynamite has all the ingredients of a cult classic. Its deadpan sense of humor mixed with its unique aesthetic makes for a memorable movie about a socially awkward teenager ...

Everybody has their own favorite Napoleon Dynamite quote. Co-writer and director Jared Hess’ instant high school movie classic from 2004 has gone down in history as one of the most hilariously ...

It’s been 20 years since some Brigham Young University student filmmakers surprised the movie world and introduced an oddball named Napoleon Dynamite. Director Jared Hess and his wife and co-writer, ...

Brad LaCour is a Senior List Writer for Collider. Based out of Los Angeles, California, Brad lives close enough to the stars but is too busy to find out where exactly they live. Brad is fairly certain ...

NEWARK, N.J. – Napoleon Dynamite served tater tots on a plate instead of stuffing them in his pocket — and threw his Sweet 16 vote behind BYU. Actor Jon Heder — who starred as the tots-obsessed title ...