# The Nutty Professor (1963)

> A meek chemistry professor’s confidence potion creates a seductive alter ego who turns self-improvement into an escalating identity crisis.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11027

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction
- Director: Jerry Lewis
- Cast: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Del Moore, Henry Gibson, Kathleen Freeman, Richard Kiel, Norman Alden, Howard Morris
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057372/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, playful, broad, classic movie night, lighthearted weekend viewing

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