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Peluca (2003): Cast

Peluca (2003) movie poster

Peluca is a 2003 short comedy directed by Jared Hess, starring Jon Heder as Seth, Chris Thomas and Zack Thomas. It runs 9 minutes.

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Peluca (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
9 min
Director
Jared Hess
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Peluca About?

The premise of Peluca without spoilers.

The short film that inspired Napoleon Dynamite follows a day in the life of Seth, a self‑styled super‑nerd cruising through the sprawling streets of Preston, Idaho. He showcases his questionable ninja skills, a beloved fanny pack, and a confidence that hints at wider, even global, adventures.

Peluca Themes & Keywords

· 16 tags
  • quirky comedy
  • teen comedy
  • nerd
  • wig
  • teenager
  • storekeeper
  • skipping school
  • shaved head
  • school bus
  • mexican american
  • lottery ticket
  • interracial friendship
+4 more
  • falling
  • dork
  • cafeteria
  • best friend
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Cast & crew

Peluca Cast & Characters

Jon Heder leads the cast as Seth, with Chris Thomas as Other Boy on Bus and Zack Thomas as Vern. Directed by Jared Hess; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Peluca

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From the director

More from Jared Hess

More films directed by Jared Hess, best-rated first: Napoleon Dynamite, Thelma the Unicorn, Nacho Libre and Don Verdean.

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Peluca Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Peluca.

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Peluca Also Known As

Also known as “Парик”.

Also known as
  • Парик

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FAQ

Peluca FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Peluca, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Peluca?

Peluca runs 9 minutes.

When was Peluca released?

Peluca was released on January 20, 2003.

Who directed Peluca?

Peluca was directed by Jared Hess.

More films by Jared Hess

Who is in the cast of Peluca?

Peluca stars Jon Heder as Seth, Chris Thomas as Other Boy on Bus and Zack Thomas as Vern, among 8 credited actors.

Does Peluca have a post-credit scene?

No. Peluca has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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