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A beloved cult comedy movie can now be watched for free (Picture: CBS via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A cult classic comedy<\/a> film fans have called \u2018quirky and offbeat\u2019 is now available to watch in the UK for free<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Released in 2004, the American coming-of-age movie Napoleon Dynamite starred Jon Heder<\/a> as the titular character, a nerdy high-school student from Idaho facing \u2018befriending an immigrant <\/a>who wants to be class president, awkwardly pursuing a romance with a fellow student, and living with his quirky family\u2019.<\/p>\n

Loosely based on the real-life experiences of writer and director Jared Hess, it debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. Made on a budget of just $400,000 (\u00a3308,000), it grossed $46.1 million (\u00a335 million) worldwide.<\/p>\n

When it was released, critics and audiences lapped up the quirky storyline and stand-out one-liners (who can forget Napoleon addressing his pet llama: \u2018Tina, you fat lard, come get some DINNER!\u2019).<\/p>\n

\u2018A little movie with a lot of heart and a lot of laughs,\u2019 the New York Post wrote in its review.<\/p>\n

\u2018I laughed. And I laughed primarily over Heder’s hilarious performance,\u2019 The Washington Post shared.<\/p>\n

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Napoleon Dynamite was released on Channel 4 this week (Picture: CBS via Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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