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Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd

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After years of homeschooling, dim-bulb teen Harry Dunne (Derek Richardson) finally makes the leap to public school and meets the equally intellectually challenged Lloyd Christmas (Eric Christian Olsen). The duo land in a "special needs" class created by Principal Collins (Eugene Levy) in order to bilk money from parents to fund his condo in Waikiki, Hawaii. His corruption is discovered by Jessica (Rachel Nichols), a fellow student who asks Harry and Lloyd to help her prove Collins' guilt.
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Critics Consensus

This lame prequel induces more groans than laughs. Rent the original instead.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/22/2010
1/5
Not expected to be great, but still disappoints. Go to Full Review Richard Roeper Ebert & Roeper 06/23/2003
... has a flat, deadly aura and it's not even gutsy enough to be sexy or potentially offensive. Go to Full Review Tim Cogshell Boxoffice Magazine 06/20/2003
1.5/5
Well, if nothing else, they got the name right. This is an immensely stupid movie. Go to Full Review Bullz-Eye.com 01/07/2012
1.5/5
Film Threat 12/06/2005
3/5
Paul Sherman Boston Herald 07/16/2005
1/4
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Jeffery J. @Jeffery420 Feb 18 Dumb and dumber is how to describe the two main characters in the first movie dumb and dumberer is how to describe the sequel and the prequel for dumb and dumber by the way the prequel is the Dumberer that all probably made no sense at all and if you were confused by that and you wanna know what I actually think of the movie but you can’t tell just look how many stars I gave it See more Stephen C @bob25009 May 12 LOL, a funny prequel of the 1980s-type movies and music!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $39,267,515.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Dubbed and subtitled in worldwide studios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Filmed on June 13th, 2003, in color!!!!!!!!!!! Celebrating 25 years in 2028!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Copyright 2003-2025 by New Line Cinema!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Maxwell C @RT31694249 08/21/2024 The entire plot is really boring and stupid. But if you can ignore that, it’s still good for a few laughs See more Kaue S @RT45913683 05/28/2024 O filme é um pouco doido e bobo, ele é recomendado para crianças de 8 anos só pode, os vilões são mais bestas e burros do que os normais, e é um pouco divertido👍, é um daqueles filmes que você assiste quando não tem nada para fazer.(sacanagem não ter o Jim Carrey) See more Tabitha B @RT04373014 11/12/2023 Oddly entertaining.. See more Ryan F @RT74441166 06/23/2023 The name of the movie should be called stupid and stupider See more Read all reviews
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Troy Miller

Director

Eric Christian Olsen

Lloyd Christmas

Derek Richardson

Harry Dunne

Rachel Nichols

Jessica

Cheri Oteri

Ms. Heller

Luis Guzmán

Ray

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Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd

Lloyd (Eric Christian Olsen) gets his signature bowl cut by his father Ray (Luis Guzman) in New Line Cinema's upcoming comedy, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. Lloyd (Eric Christian Olsen) referees a "cat fight" in New Line Cinema's upcoming comedy, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. Rachel Nichols as "Jessica" in Troy Miller's DUMB AND DUMBERER: WHEN HARRY MET LLOYD (left to right) Rachel Nichols as "Jessica" and Derek Richardson as "Harry" in New Line Cinema's upcoming Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. (l to r): Eric Christian Olsen as "Lloyd" and Derek Richardson as "Harry" in Troy Miller's DUMB AND DUMBERER: WHEN HARRY MET LLOYD (l to r): Eric Christian Olsen as "Lloyd" and Derek Richardson as "Harry" in Troy Miller's DUMB AND DUMBERER: WHEN HARRY MET LLOYD Director Troy Miller with Eric Christian Olsen and Derek Richardson on the set of New Line Cinema's upcoming comedy, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. Rachel Nichols stars as Jessica and Eric Christian Olsen stars as Lloyd in New Line Cinema's upcoming comedy, Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd. Eric Christian Olsen as "Lloyd" in Troy Miller's DUMB AND DUMBERER: WHEN HARRY MET LLOYD (l to r) Derek Richardson (Harry), Josh Braaten (Toby), Eric Christian Olson (Lloyd), Michelle Krusiec (Ching Chong), Elden Henson (Turk) & Will Lee Scott (Carl). View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis After years of homeschooling, dim-bulb teen Harry Dunne (Derek Richardson) finally makes the leap to public school and meets the equally intellectually challenged Lloyd Christmas (Eric Christian Olsen). The duo land in a "special needs" class created by Principal Collins (Eugene Levy) in order to bilk money from parents to fund his condo in Waikiki, Hawaii. His corruption is discovered by Jessica (Rachel Nichols), a fellow student who asks Harry and Lloyd to help her prove Collins' guilt.
Director
Troy Miller
Producer
Oren Koules, Brad Krevoy, Troy Miller, Charles B. Wessler, Steven Stabler
Screenwriter
Robert Brener, Troy Miller, Robert Brener
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
New Line Cinema
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Crude Humor|Sex-Related Humor)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 13, 2003, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 31, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$26.1M
Runtime
1h 25m
Sound Mix
Surround
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