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The Nutty Professor is a 1996 American science fiction comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. It is a remake of the 1963 film of the same name, which starred Jerry Lewis, which itself was a parody of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Jun 28, 1996 · Sherman Klump, a fat and nerdy professor, invents a chemical that splits his personality into two: the slim and arrogant Buddy Love. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user and critic reviews of this sci-fi comedy film.
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- Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
- Tom Shadyac
- 1996-06-28
The Nutty Professor: Directed by Jerry Lewis. With Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Del Moore, Kathleen Freeman. A timid chemistry teacher discovers a magical potion that can transform him into a suave and handsome womanizer.
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- Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
- Jerry Lewis
- 1963-06-07
After being made fun of for his weight, a kind and brainy professor takes a dose of a revolutionary formula that changes more than just his appearance. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Tom Shadyac
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...
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- Tom Shadyac
- PG-13
- Eddie Murphy
The Nutty Professor franchise consists of American science fiction-slapstick comedies, including three theatrical films, one straight-to-home video release, a musical stage play, and a theatrical reboot in development.
Eddie Murphy stars as Professor Klump, an obese scientist who falls for the lovely Professor Purty (Jada Pinkett Smith). He invents a drug that transforms him into a slender jerk, and soon both egos are competing for dominance.