The Nutty Professor (1996 film)

The Nutty Professor is a 1996 American science fictioncomedy film starring Eddie Murphy as the titular character. It is a remake of the 1963 film, which starred Jerry Lewis. Directed by Tom Shadyac, it co-stars Jada Pinkett, James Coburn, Larry Miller, Dave Chappelle, and John Ales. Filming began in May 1995 and wrapped in September 1995. The original music score was composed by David Newman.

The Nutty Professor was released by Universal Pictures on June 28, 1996, and was a commercial and critical success. It won Best Makeup at the 69th Academy Awards. The film's success spawned a sequel, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, released in 2000.