Movie

The Nutty Professor

“Inside Sherman Klump, a party animal is about to break out.”

★ 5.6(3,128)19961h 35m

The Nutty Professor is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch The Nutty Professor

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Director: Tom Shadyac
Release date: 1996-06-28
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Box office: $128,769,345
Budget: $54,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: The Nutty Professor Collection

The Nutty Professor — trailer

About The Nutty Professor

The Nutty Professor is a 1996 movie in the Comedy, Science Fiction and Romance genres, directed by Tom Shadyac, starring Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith and James Coburn. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 3,128 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Nutty Professor in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Eddie Murphy

Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump

Jada Pinkett Smith

Carla Purty

James Coburn

Harlan Hartley

Larry Miller

Dean Richmond

Dave Chappelle

Reggie Warrington

John Ales

Jason

Patricia Wilson

Dean's Secretary

Jamal Mixon

Ernie Klump, Jr.

Nichole McAuley

Fit Woman

Hamilton von Watts

Health Instructor

Chao Li Chi

Asian Man

Tony Carlin

Host

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Nutty Professor in Mexico?+

In Mexico, The Nutty Professor is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Claro video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Nutty Professor on Netflix?+

The Nutty Professor is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Nutty Professor?+

The Nutty Professor has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in The Nutty Professor?+

The Nutty Professor stars Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn, Larry Miller and Dave Chappelle.

When did The Nutty Professor come out?+

The Nutty Professor is a 1996 movie directed by Tom Shadyac.

What genre is The Nutty Professor?+

The Nutty Professor is Comedy, Science Fiction and Romance film.

Who directed The Nutty Professor?+

The Nutty Professor was directed by Tom Shadyac.