Movie Details:
Based on | Characters by Jerry Lewis Bill Richmond |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Genres | Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi |
Release date | July 28, 2000 |
Running time | 1hr 49min |
Age rating | PG-13 |
Starring | Eddie Murphy Janet Jackson Larry Miller John Ales |
Directed by | Peter Segal |
Screenplay by | Barry W. Blaustein David Sheffield Paul Weitz Chris Weitz |
Story by | Steve Oedekerk Barry W. Blaustein David Sheffield |
Produced by | Brian Grazer |
Cinematography by | Dean Semler |
Edited by | William Kerr |
Music by | David Newman |
Production Company | Imagine Entertainment Eddie Murphy Productions |
Distributor | Universal Pictures |
Cast & Characters:
- Eddie Murphy as:
- Professor Sherman Klump
- Buddy Love
- Ida Mae Jensen, Anna’s mother and Sherman’s maternal grandmother
- Anna Pearl Klump, Sherman’s mother
- Cletus Klump, Sherman’s father
- Young Cletus Klump
- Ernie Klump Sr., Sherman’s older brother
- Lance Perkins
- Janet Jackson as Denise Gaines. Gaines replaces Sherman’s girlfriend in the first film, Carla Purty (briefly mentioned) because the actress who played her, Jada Pinkett left due to marrying Will Smith, her pregnancy, and later her signing on to the sequels to The Matrix.
- Larry Miller as Dean Richmond
- John Ales as Jason
- Richard Gant as Mr. Gaines
- Anna Maria Horsford as Mrs. Gaines
- Melinda McGraw as Leanne Guilford
- Jamal Mixon as Ernie Klump Jr.
- Wanda Sykes as Chantal
- Freda Payne as Claudine
- Sylvester Jenkins as Old Willie
- Nikki Cox as Miss Taylor Stamos (Credited as Bright Student)
- Chris Elliott as Restaurant Manager
- Earl Boen as Dr. Knoll
- Charles Napier as Four Star General
- Gabriel Williams as Isaac
Storyline:
In Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, Sherman Klump is preparing for his wedding to Denise (played by Janet Jackson). However, his plans are complicated by the antics of his eccentric family, including his parents, who play a significant role in the storyline. The film continues to explore themes of love, acceptance, and self-identity, with Sherman grappling with his alter ego, Buddy Love, once again.
About Movie:
Nutty Professor II: The Klumps is an American science fiction comedy film directed by Peter Segal. It serves as the second installment in the Nutty Professor remake film series and is a sequel to the 1996 film The Nutty Professor. This film shifts focus to the family dynamics of the protagonist, Sherman Klump, played by Eddie Murphy, as it explores subplots centered on his parents.
The film received mixed reviews from critics but was generally appreciated for its humor and Murphy’s performance in multiple roles. It grossed over $165 million worldwide, showcasing the franchise’s continued popularity.
Following the success of Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, the film further solidified Eddie Murphy’s status as a leading comedic actor. The film’s exploration of family dynamics and comedic situations contributed to its appeal, making it a notable entry in early 2000s comedy cinema.
Budget & Box Office Collection:
Budget | $84 million |
Worldwide Collection | $166.3 million |