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Where was Napoleon Dynamite filmed?

2006 film, directed by Jared Hess.

  • Idaho

The story is set in Idaho, so the filming stayed close to the setting.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Idaho
Filmed in
Idaho
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About Napoleon Dynamite

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Released
2006
Director
Jared Hess
Cast
Jon HederJon GriesEfren RamirezTina MajorinoAaron RuellDiedrich BaderHaylie DuffShondrella AverySandy MartinEllen Dubin
Genre
TeenComing-of-ageComedy
Based on
Peluca
Awards
MTV Movie Award for Best Movie; Satellite Award for Best Original Score; Teen Choice Award for Choice Hissy Fit

Napoleon's school days are spent doodling mythical creatures, dealing with bullies, and playing tetherball by himself.

Former high-school athlete Rico dwells on his past and dreams of going back in time.

Pedro encourages Napoleon to find a date and he picks popular classmate Trisha.

Famous lines from Napoleon Dynamite

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Is Grandma there?Napoleon
  • What do you need?Kip
  • Did you shoot any?Don
  • I don't feel very good.Napoleon
  • Is there anything wrong?Secretary

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