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The Nutty Professor

5.719961h 35mPG-13MovieComedyScience FictionRomance

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…

DirectorTom Shadyac
WritersBarry W. Blaustein·David Sheffield
ProducersKaren Kehela Sherwood·Mark Lipsky

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Cast · Directed by Tom Shadyac

EMEddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump
JSJada Pinkett Smith
Jada Pinkett Smith
Carla Purty
JCJames Coburn
James Coburn
Harlan Hartley
LMLarry Miller
Larry Miller
Dean Richmond
DCDave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle
Reggie Warrington
JAJohn Ales
John Ales
Jason
PWPatricia Wilson
Patricia Wilson
Dean's Secretary
JMJamal Mixon
Jamal Mixon
Ernie Klump, Jr.
HWHamilton von Watts
Hamilton von Watts
Health Instructor
CCChao Li Chi
Chao Li Chi
Asian Man
TCTony Carlin
Tony Carlin
Host
QDQuinn Duffy
Quinn Duffy
Bartender

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The Nutty Professor — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Nutty Professor?

The Nutty Professor isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Nutty Professor on Netflix?

No, The Nutty Professor is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Nutty Professor on Amazon Prime Video?

The Nutty Professor isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Nutty Professor for free?

The Nutty Professor isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to The Nutty Professor?

Yes — The Nutty Professor is followed by Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000) in the Nutty Professor Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Nutty Professor?

The Nutty Professor is the first film in the Nutty Professor Collection.

Is The Nutty Professor part of a trilogy?

No — The Nutty Professor is part of the Nutty Professor Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Nutty Professor Collection?

There are 2 films in the Nutty Professor Collection: The Nutty Professor (1996) and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000).