The Nutty Professor (2012) is a delightful family-friendly comedy about a kind, shy professor who dreams of confidence. After a wild experiment, he creates a bold new self, leading to hilarious chaos. This heartwarming story explores self-acceptance and reminds viewers that true confidence comes from being yourself. Perfect for all ages, it celebrates kindness, courage, and embracing who you are.
The Nutty Professor
Runtime: 1 Hours 35 Minutes
Audience Rating: 4.5/10
Critics Rating: 6.6/10
Genre: Comedy
Rating: PG-13
Release Date: 15 June 2012
OTT Release Date: 2012-06-15
Original Language: English
Production House: Universal Pictures and Imagine Entertainment
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Page Last Updated On: 14 September 2026
About:
Tom Shadyac
(Writer)
Eddie Murphy
as Professor Sherman Klump, Buddy Love, Lance Perkins, Cletus 'Papa' Klump, Anna Pearl 'Mama' Jensen Klump, Ida Mae 'Granny' Jensen, Ernie Klump, Sr.
(Actor)
Jada Pinkett Smith
as Carla Purty
(Actor)
James Coburn
as Harlan Hartley
(Actor)
Larry Miller
as Dean Richmond
(Actor)
Dave Chappelle
as Reggie Warrington
(Actor)
John Ales
as Jason
(Actor)
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Patricia Wilson
as Dean's Secretary
(Actor)
Jamal Mixon
as Ernie Klump Jr.
(Actor)
Jerry Lewis
(Executive Producer)
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Bill Richmond
(Writer)
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David Sheffield
(Writer)
Barry W. Blaustein
(Writer)
Steve Oedekerk
(Writer)
Karen Kehela Sherwood
(Executive Producer)
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Mark Lipsky
(Executive Producer)
Russell Simmons
(Producer)
Brian Grazer
(Producer)
David Newman
(Original Music)
Julio Macat
(Cinematographer)
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Don Zimmerman
(Film Editing)
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Aleta Chappelle
(Casting)
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William A. Elliott
(Production Design)
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Greg Papalia
(Art Director)
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Kathryn Peters
(Set Decoration)
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Ha Nguyen
(Costume Design)