Movies like Napoleon Dynamite

Another creation from director Jared Hess, Gentlemen Broncos offers the same offbeat and bizarre humor as Napoleon Dynamite. The film follows a teenage aspiring science fiction writer whose novel gets ripped off by a famous author, resulting in a peculiar adventure.

This indie family road comedy-drama captures the oddball spirit and humor similar to Napoleon Dynamite. Little Miss Sunshine follows a dysfunctional family’s trip in a VW bus to a child beauty pageant, highlighting unique characters with heartfelt moments.

Wes Anderson's distinctive style in The Royal Tenenbaums captures a similarly quirky tone with a more sophisticated touch. This film about an estranged family of former child prodigies reuniting with their father has an offbeat humor and a cast of idiosyncratic characters.

Directed by Jared Hess, the same mind behind Napoleon Dynamite, Nacho Libre shares the same quirky humor and offbeat charm. The film stars Jack Black as a monastery cook who becomes a luchador to earn money for the orphans, featuring a similarly unique protagonist on an unconventional journey.

Rushmore presents the life of an eccentric teenager with a penchant for grandiose schemes, much like Napoleon Dynamite. Directed by Wes Anderson, it’s filled with quirky humor and unique characters who are trying to find their places in the world.

Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom is a film that will charm Napoleon Dynamite fans with its earnest, quirky characters and stylized storytelling. It's a coming-of-age story about two oddball kids who run away together, sparking a search by an ensemble of quirky adults.

With its focus on eccentric characters and deadpan humor, Ghost World is a cult classic that appeals to audiences who appreciate the idiosyncrasies of Napoleon Dynamite. It tells the story of two teenage outsiders who navigate life after high school, forming an unusual friendship with an older man.

This quirky New Zealand comedy showcases eccentric characters and an awkward romance, making it resonate with Napoleon Dynamite fans. Eagle vs Shark, directed by Taika Waititi, is a tale of two socially awkward misfits and the strange ways they try to find love.