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The Nutty Professor Movie Watch Order in the correct order
How to watch the Nutty Professor movies in order
Last updated: September 28 2026
Written by: ChronoChris
Eddie Murphy's transformation comedy spawned a hit sequel full of multi-role antics. Here's the order to watch the Nutty Professor films.
Eddie Murphy's The Nutty Professor reimagined the Jerry Lewis classic, casting him as shy scientist Sherman Klump β and, thanks to a body-altering formula, his brash alter ego Buddy Love. Murphy famously played nearly the entire Klump family across the two films. A remake of the 1963 Jerry Lewis comedy, the 1996 film became a major hit thanks to Rick Baker's Oscar-winning makeup effects and Murphy's astonishing multi-character performances as the Klump family.
π Release Order
Release order is the way to go, following Sherman's story from the first film into the sequel.
- The Nutty Professor (1996)
- Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Both films follow Sherman in sequence, so chronology matches release order.
π Story Chronology
The story moves forward from the first film to the second, so chronological order equals release order.
- The Nutty Professor (1996)
- Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch the 1996 film first to meet Sherman, Buddy Love, and the whole Klump clan, then continue with The Klumps, which deepens the family comedy. Note the 1963 Jerry Lewis original is a separate, unconnected film. For Murphy's version, release order is all you need. The sequel doubles down on the Klump family antics, so seeing the first film establish Sherman, Buddy Love, and the formula makes the follow-up's comedy far more rewarding.
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