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The Nutty Professor

What does he become? What kind of monster?

1963 · 1h 47m

Directed by Jerry Lewis

6.5

TMDB audience score
493 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

A timid, nearsighted chemistry teacher discovers a magical potion that can transform him into a suave and handsome Romeo. The Jekyll and Hyde game works well enough until the concoction starts to wear off at the most embarrassing times.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • MGM Plus

Free

  • Kanopy
  • Hoopla

Free with ads

  • YouTube Free

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

Buy

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  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Jerry Lewis
    Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp

  • Stella Stevens
    Stella Purdy

  • Del Moore
    Dr. Hamius R. Warfield

  • Henry Gibson
    Gibson, College Student

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Millie Lemmon

  • Richard Kiel
    Man in Gym (uncredited)

  • Norman Alden
    Football Player

  • Howard Morris
    Mr. Elmer Kelp

  • Elvia Allman
    Edwina Kelp

  • Milton Frome
    Dr. M. Sheppard Leevee

  • Doodles Weaver
    Rube

  • Murray Alper
    Gym Attendant (uncredited)

  • Buddy Lester
    Bartender

  • Med Flory
    Football Player

  • Seymour Cassel
    Bored Man

  • Stephanie Hill
    Waitress (uncredited)

  • Marvin Kaplan
    English Student

  • Skip Ward
    Football Player