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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 30 2026
Written by: ChronoBob
Eddie Murphy's The Nutty Professor remade a Jerry Lewis classic and earned a sequel packed with multiple characters. A watch order guide keeps the Klump family comedies straight.
The Nutty Professor stars Eddie Murphy as kindhearted, overweight scientist Sherman Klump, whose experimental weight-loss serum unleashes his brash, obnoxious alter ego, Buddy Love. Famous for Murphy playing nearly the entire Klump family across both films, the hit comedy spawned a sequel that leaned even further into its ensemble of characters. The two movies form a tight pair, so knowing the order helps you follow Sherman's romance and his ongoing battle with his own worst impulses.
π Release Order
Release order follows Sherman Klump across his two big-screen outings.
- The Nutty Professor (1996)
- Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Story chronology matches release order, as the sequel continues Sherman's story and his relationship struggles.
π Story Chronology
The sequel picks up with Sherman engaged and battling his Buddy Love side once more, directly following the events of the first film. Watching in release order preserves the arc of his character and the Klump family antics.
- The Nutty Professor (1996)
- Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
Which Order Should You Choose?
Watch 'The Nutty Professor' first to meet Sherman and Buddy Love, then continue with 'The Klumps' for more of Murphy's multi-role comedy and the Klump family's outrageous dinner-table antics. Release order is the only sensible way, since the sequel builds directly on the original's characters, Sherman's relationship with Denise, and the serum that started all the trouble. Enjoyed in order, the pair showcases Eddie Murphy's remarkable range as he brings an entire family to life.
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