The Nutty Professor (1996)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $128,814,019 | Details |
| International Box Office | $145,000,000 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $273,814,019 | |
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Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $25,411,725 (19.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 47.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $55,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,115 opening theaters/2,239 max. theaters, 10.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $329,612,340 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 28th, 1996 (Wide) by Universal September 4th, 2026 (Limited) by Universal (30th Anniversary) |
| Video Release: | November 12th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for crude humor and sexual references |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Franchise: | Nutty Professor |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Fat Suit, Remake, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Visual Effects |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Human Experimentation, Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Secret Identity |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1996 | 1 | $25,411,725 | 2,115 | $12,015 | $25,411,725 | 1 | |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 2 | $25,817,900 | +2% | 2,138 | $12,076 | $59,816,315 | 2 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 4 | $12,207,690 | -53% | 2,178 | $5,605 | $80,222,245 | 3 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 4 | $7,567,820 | -38% | 2,239 | $3,380 | $93,653,015 | 4 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 7 | $5,333,650 | -30% | 2,177 | $2,450 | $102,737,215 | 5 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 8 | $4,170,760 | -22% | 2,075 | $2,010 | $109,910,985 | 6 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 9 | $2,902,925 | -30% | 1,820 | $1,595 | $114,956,650 | 7 |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 14 | $1,554,485 | -46% | 1,143 | $1,360 | $117,970,630 | 8 |
| Aug 23, 1996 | 21 | $907,005 | -42% | 717 | $1,265 | $119,576,230 | 9 |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 25 | $869,590 | -4% | 510 | $1,705 | $120,795,715 | 10 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 23 | $504,905 | -42% | 459 | $1,100 | $121,423,060 | 11 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 15 | $1,130,225 | +124% | 853 | $1,325 | $122,651,335 | 12 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 13 | $1,120,995 | -1% | 859 | $1,305 | $124,153,160 | 13 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 14 | $956,210 | -15% | 787 | $1,215 | $125,469,430 | 14 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 15 | $670,685 | -30% | 664 | $1,010 | $126,355,390 | 15 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 16 | $561,625 | -16% | 504 | $1,114 | $127,083,265 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 17 | $390,150 | -31% | 459 | $850 | $127,557,075 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 20 | $269,255 | -31% | 343 | $785 | $127,928,230 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 27 | $212,955 | -21% | 242 | $880 | $128,204,855 | 19 |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 29 | $176,315 | -17% | 205 | $860 | $128,440,920 | 20 |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 29 | $143,665 | -19% | 170 | $845 | $128,648,705 | 21 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 34 | $91,750 | -36% | 135 | $680 | $128,769,345 | 22 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $24,400 | 571 | $43 | $128,818,450 | 1,576 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1996 | 1 | $8,360,000 | 2,115 | $3,953 | $8,360,000 | 1 | ||
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $1,070 | 571 | $2 | $128,795,120 | 11,026 | ||
| Sep 5, 2026 | - | $1,335 | +25% | 571 | $2 | $128,796,455 | 11,027 | |
| Sep 6, 2026 | - | $21,995 | +1,548% | 571 | $39 | $128,818,450 | 11,028 | |
| Sep 7, 2026 | - | $960 | -96% | 571 | $2 | $128,819,410 | 11,029 | |
| Sep 8, 2026 | - | $270 | -72% | 571 | $0 | $128,819,680 | 11,030 | |
| Sep 9, 2026 | - | $13,325 | +4,835% | 571 | $23 | $128,833,005 | 11,031 | |
| Sep 10, 2026 | - | $55 | -100% | 571 | $0 | $128,833,060 | 11,032 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1996 | 1 | $33,998,415 | 2,115 | $16,075 | $33,998,415 | 1 | |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 2 | $34,016,140 | n/c | 2,138 | $15,910 | $68,014,555 | 2 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 3 | $18,070,640 | -47% | 2,178 | $8,297 | $86,085,195 | 3 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 4 | $11,318,370 | -37% | 2,239 | $5,055 | $97,403,565 | 4 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 6 | $8,336,660 | -26% | 2,177 | $3,829 | $105,740,225 | 5 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 8 | $6,313,500 | -24% | 2,075 | $3,043 | $112,053,725 | 6 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 10 | $4,362,420 | -31% | 1,820 | $2,397 | $116,416,145 | 7 |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 15 | $2,253,080 | -48% | 1,143 | $1,971 | $118,669,225 | 8 |
| Aug 23, 1996 | 22 | $1,256,900 | -44% | 717 | $1,753 | $119,926,125 | 9 |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 25 | $992,030 | -21% | 510 | $1,945 | $120,918,155 | 10 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 24 | $602,955 | -39% | 459 | $1,314 | $121,521,110 | 11 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 15 | $1,511,055 | +151% | 853 | $1,771 | $123,032,165 | 12 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 13 | $1,481,055 | -2% | 859 | $1,724 | $124,513,220 | 13 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 14 | $1,171,485 | -21% | 787 | $1,489 | $125,684,705 | 14 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 16 | $836,935 | -29% | 664 | $1,260 | $126,521,640 | 15 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 16 | $645,285 | -23% | 504 | $1,280 | $127,166,925 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 18 | $492,050 | -24% | 459 | $1,072 | $127,658,975 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 19 | $332,925 | -32% | 343 | $971 | $127,991,900 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 26 | $272,705 | -18% | 242 | $1,127 | $128,264,605 | 19 |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 28 | $240,435 | -12% | 205 | $1,173 | $128,505,040 | 20 |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 29 | $172,555 | -28% | 170 | $1,015 | $128,677,595 | 21 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 31 | $39,010 | 571 | $68 | $128,833,060 | 1,576 |
Leading
| Eddie Murphy | Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump | |
| Jada Pinkett Smith | Carla Purty |
Supporting
| James Coburn | Harlan Hartley | |
| Larry Miller | Dean Richmond | |
| Dave Chappelle | Reggie Warrington |
Production and Technical Credits
| Tom Shadyac | Director | |
| David Sheffield | Screenwriter | |
| Barry W. Blaustein | Screenwriter | |
| Tom Shadyac | Screenwriter | |
| Steve Oedekerk | Screenwriter | |
| Jerry Lewis | Story Creator | |
| Bill Richmond | Story Creator | |
| Brian Grazer | Producer | |
| Russell Simmons | Producer | |
| Eddie Murphy | Executive Producer | |
| Jerry Lewis | Executive Producer | |
| Karen Kehela Sherwood | Executive Producer | |
| Mark Lipsky | Executive Producer | |
| Julio Macat | Cinematographer | |
| Don Zimmerman | Editor | |
| David Newman | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $25,411,725 (19.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 4.99 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 47.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $55,000,000 (worldwide box office is 5.0 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 2,115 opening theaters/2,239 max. theaters, 10.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $329,612,340 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | June 28th, 1996 (Wide) by Universal September 4th, 2026 (Limited) by Universal (30th Anniversary) |
| Video Release: | November 12th, 1996 by Universal Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for crude humor and sexual references |
| Running Time: | 95 minutes |
| Franchise: | Nutty Professor |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Fat Suit, Remake, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Visual Effects |
| Plot point: | Dysfunctional Family, Human Experimentation, Love Triangle, Relationships Gone Wrong, Romance, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Secret Identity |
| Subgenre: | Family Comedy |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Kids Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1996 | 1 | $25,411,725 | 2,115 | $12,015 | $25,411,725 | 1 | |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 2 | $25,817,900 | +2% | 2,138 | $12,076 | $59,816,315 | 2 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 4 | $12,207,690 | -53% | 2,178 | $5,605 | $80,222,245 | 3 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 4 | $7,567,820 | -38% | 2,239 | $3,380 | $93,653,015 | 4 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 7 | $5,333,650 | -30% | 2,177 | $2,450 | $102,737,215 | 5 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 8 | $4,170,760 | -22% | 2,075 | $2,010 | $109,910,985 | 6 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 9 | $2,902,925 | -30% | 1,820 | $1,595 | $114,956,650 | 7 |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 14 | $1,554,485 | -46% | 1,143 | $1,360 | $117,970,630 | 8 |
| Aug 23, 1996 | 21 | $907,005 | -42% | 717 | $1,265 | $119,576,230 | 9 |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 25 | $869,590 | -4% | 510 | $1,705 | $120,795,715 | 10 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 23 | $504,905 | -42% | 459 | $1,100 | $121,423,060 | 11 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 15 | $1,130,225 | +124% | 853 | $1,325 | $122,651,335 | 12 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 13 | $1,120,995 | -1% | 859 | $1,305 | $124,153,160 | 13 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 14 | $956,210 | -15% | 787 | $1,215 | $125,469,430 | 14 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 15 | $670,685 | -30% | 664 | $1,010 | $126,355,390 | 15 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 16 | $561,625 | -16% | 504 | $1,114 | $127,083,265 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 17 | $390,150 | -31% | 459 | $850 | $127,557,075 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 20 | $269,255 | -31% | 343 | $785 | $127,928,230 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 27 | $212,955 | -21% | 242 | $880 | $128,204,855 | 19 |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 29 | $176,315 | -17% | 205 | $860 | $128,440,920 | 20 |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 29 | $143,665 | -19% | 170 | $845 | $128,648,705 | 21 |
| Nov 22, 1996 | 34 | $91,750 | -36% | 135 | $680 | $128,769,345 | 22 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $24,400 | 571 | $43 | $128,818,450 | 1,576 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1996 | 1 | $8,360,000 | 2,115 | $3,953 | $8,360,000 | 1 | ||
| Sep 4, 2026 | - | $1,070 | 571 | $2 | $128,795,120 | 11,026 | ||
| Sep 5, 2026 | - | $1,335 | +25% | 571 | $2 | $128,796,455 | 11,027 | |
| Sep 6, 2026 | - | $21,995 | +1,548% | 571 | $39 | $128,818,450 | 11,028 | |
| Sep 7, 2026 | - | $960 | -96% | 571 | $2 | $128,819,410 | 11,029 | |
| Sep 8, 2026 | - | $270 | -72% | 571 | $0 | $128,819,680 | 11,030 | |
| Sep 9, 2026 | - | $13,325 | +4,835% | 571 | $23 | $128,833,005 | 11,031 | |
| Sep 10, 2026 | - | $55 | -100% | 571 | $0 | $128,833,060 | 11,032 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 1996 | 1 | $33,998,415 | 2,115 | $16,075 | $33,998,415 | 1 | |
| Jul 5, 1996 | 2 | $34,016,140 | n/c | 2,138 | $15,910 | $68,014,555 | 2 |
| Jul 12, 1996 | 3 | $18,070,640 | -47% | 2,178 | $8,297 | $86,085,195 | 3 |
| Jul 19, 1996 | 4 | $11,318,370 | -37% | 2,239 | $5,055 | $97,403,565 | 4 |
| Jul 26, 1996 | 6 | $8,336,660 | -26% | 2,177 | $3,829 | $105,740,225 | 5 |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 8 | $6,313,500 | -24% | 2,075 | $3,043 | $112,053,725 | 6 |
| Aug 9, 1996 | 10 | $4,362,420 | -31% | 1,820 | $2,397 | $116,416,145 | 7 |
| Aug 16, 1996 | 15 | $2,253,080 | -48% | 1,143 | $1,971 | $118,669,225 | 8 |
| Aug 23, 1996 | 22 | $1,256,900 | -44% | 717 | $1,753 | $119,926,125 | 9 |
| Aug 30, 1996 | 25 | $992,030 | -21% | 510 | $1,945 | $120,918,155 | 10 |
| Sep 6, 1996 | 24 | $602,955 | -39% | 459 | $1,314 | $121,521,110 | 11 |
| Sep 13, 1996 | 15 | $1,511,055 | +151% | 853 | $1,771 | $123,032,165 | 12 |
| Sep 20, 1996 | 13 | $1,481,055 | -2% | 859 | $1,724 | $124,513,220 | 13 |
| Sep 27, 1996 | 14 | $1,171,485 | -21% | 787 | $1,489 | $125,684,705 | 14 |
| Oct 4, 1996 | 16 | $836,935 | -29% | 664 | $1,260 | $126,521,640 | 15 |
| Oct 11, 1996 | 16 | $645,285 | -23% | 504 | $1,280 | $127,166,925 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 1996 | 18 | $492,050 | -24% | 459 | $1,072 | $127,658,975 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 1996 | 19 | $332,925 | -32% | 343 | $971 | $127,991,900 | 18 |
| Nov 1, 1996 | 26 | $272,705 | -18% | 242 | $1,127 | $128,264,605 | 19 |
| Nov 8, 1996 | 28 | $240,435 | -12% | 205 | $1,173 | $128,505,040 | 20 |
| Nov 15, 1996 | 29 | $172,555 | -28% | 170 | $1,015 | $128,677,595 | 21 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 31 | $39,010 | 571 | $68 | $128,833,060 | 1,576 |
Leading
| Eddie Murphy | Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump | |
| Jada Pinkett Smith | Carla Purty |
Supporting
| James Coburn | Harlan Hartley | |
| Larry Miller | Dean Richmond | |
| Dave Chappelle | Reggie Warrington |
Production and Technical Credits
| Tom Shadyac | Director | |
| David Sheffield | Screenwriter | |
| Barry W. Blaustein | Screenwriter | |
| Tom Shadyac | Screenwriter | |
| Steve Oedekerk | Screenwriter | |
| Jerry Lewis | Story Creator | |
| Bill Richmond | Story Creator | |
| Brian Grazer | Producer | |
| Russell Simmons | Producer | |
| Eddie Murphy | Executive Producer | |
| Jerry Lewis | Executive Producer | |
| Karen Kehela Sherwood | Executive Producer | |
| Mark Lipsky | Executive Producer | |
| Julio Macat | Cinematographer | |
| Don Zimmerman | Editor | |
| David Newman | Composer |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.