The Nutty Professor
1996, English. Directed by Tom Shadyac.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Nutty Professor is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India.
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Cast & crew
- Tom ShadyacDirector
- Eddie MurphySherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump
- Jada Pinkett SmithCarla Purty
- James CoburnHarlan Hartley
- Larry MillerDean Richmond
- Dave ChappelleReggie Warrington
- John AlesJason
- Patricia WilsonDean's Secretary
- Jamal MixonErnie Klump, Jr.
- Nichole McAuleyFit Woman
- Hamilton von WattsHealth Instructor
- Chao Li ChiAsian Man
- Tony CarlinHost
Details
- Released
- 28 June 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein, Steve Oedekerk
- Budget
- $54M
- Box office
- $129M
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What The Nutty Professor is based on
The Nutty Professor is based on The Nutty Professor, a 1963 film.
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The Nutty Professor
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The Nutty Professor: quick answers
What comes after The Nutty Professor?
Next in the series: Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000).
Is The Nutty Professor worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 3,250 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Nutty Professor?
The Nutty Professor runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does The Nutty Professor have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Nutty Professor has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Nutty Professor parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Nutty Professor is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Nutty Professor on?
The Nutty Professor is streaming on Netflix and JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Nutty Professor?
If you liked The Nutty Professor, try Memoirs of an Invisible Man, Date with an Angel, Moonshot.
Who directed The Nutty Professor?
The Nutty Professor (1996) was directed by Tom Shadyac and stars Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn.
What is The Nutty Professor based on?
The Nutty Professor is based on The Nutty Professor, a 1963 film.