Movie
The Nutty Professor
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about The Nutty Professor
Cast
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.Credits
- Directed by
- Tom Shadyac
- Written by
- Jeffrey Price, Peter S. Seaman, Steve Oedekerk, Tom Shadyac, David Sheffield, Barry W. Blaustein
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Collection
- The Nutty Professor Collection
- Budget
- $54M
- Box office
- $128.8M
Production
Universal PicturesUnited States
Imagine EntertainmentUnited States- Eddie Murphy ProductionsUnited States
