ScreenRant

Dumb and Dumber (1994)

When a woman leaves a briefcase containing ransom money at an airport, Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne travel across the country to return it to the woman. Dumb and Dumber stars Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels and was directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly. The film also received a critically panned prequel in 2003 and a sequel in 2014 called Dumb and Dumber To.

Dumb and Dumber Movie Poster
Dumb and Dumber
PG-13
Comedy
Where to Watch

*Availability in US

  • stream
  • rent
  • buy

Director
Peter Farrelly , Bobby Farrelly
Release Date
December 16, 1994
Studio(s)
New Line Cinema
Distributor(s)
New Line Cinema
Cast
Jim Carrey , Jeff Daniels , Lauren Holly , Mike Starr , Karen Duffy , Charles Rocket
Writers
Peter Farrelly , Bennett Yellin , Bobby Farrelly
Runtime
107 minutes
prequel(s)
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd
Budget
$17 million

Summary

After a woman leaves a briefcase at the airport terminal, a dumb limo driver and his dumber friend set out on a hilarious cross-country road trip to Aspen, to return the briefcase to its owner.

latest

Collage of Harry and Lloyd from Dumb and Dumber
25 Hilarious Quotes From Dumb And Dumber That Are Still Funny Today

Dumb and Dumber may not be the smartest comedy movie in the world, but it has some great lines that fans are still quoting today.

By  and
Jeff Daniels as Harry on the toilet in Dumb and Dumber
What Clint Eastwood Told Jeff Daniels About The Dumb & Dumber Toilet Scene

The Dumb and Dumber toilet scene is an iconic moment in comedy cinema, and veteran actor-director Clint Eastwood had a shocking response to the scene.

By 
A composite image of characters from the Dumb and Dumber movies
Every Dumb And Dumber Movie Ranked Worst To Best

Starring Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey at the height of his career, Dumb and Dumber became a hit screwball comedy franchise. Which movie is the best?

By 
Woody Harrelson wearing a helmet as Larry Flynt in The People vs Larry Flynt
Woody Harrelson Lost Major Dumb & Dumber Role Over A Game Of Pool

Woody Harrelson missed out on the opportunity to star in the iconic 1994 comedy Dumb & Dumber because of a game of pool with director Peter Farrelly.

By 
Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb and Dumber
Jim Carrey Once Pitched A Dumb & Dumber Found-Footage Horror Movie

Jim Carrey wanted to make a found-footage horror movie on the set of Dumb and Dumber To and approached the directing duo Daniels about filming it.

By 
Split image of Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura Pet Detective, The Truman Show, and Batman Forever
10 Iconic Jim Carrey Characters, Ranked By Likability

Jim Carrey has played characters ranging from lovable everymen like Truman Burbank to despicable villains like the Riddler and the Grinch.

By 
Featured image of Leslie Nielsen in The Naked Gun and Rick Moranis in Spaceballs
10 Funniest Slapstick Movies Ever Made, According To Ranker

From Dumb & Dumber to Airplane!, these slapstick comedies made a big impression on fans, including the voters on Ranker.

By 
Mike Myers as Dr. Evil in Austin Powers; Jim Carey on poster for Ace Ventura Pet Detective
10 Funniest Movies Of The '90s, According to Ranker

The 1990s were a great decade for comedies, including some that we still look back on today as some of the funniest movies ever made.

By 
Jim Carrey as Fletcher in Liar Liar, Stanley in The Mask and Lloyd in Dumb and Dumber in a split image
Jim Carrey: 9 Best Characters, According To Ranker

Jim Carrey has taken on a number of great roles in his career, and fans from the Riddler to The Grinch, fans have been voting for his best on Ranker.

By 
Jim Carrey in Dark Crimes; Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels in Dumb And Dumber; Jeff Daniels in The Newsroom
Dumb And Dumber Cast Now: Biggest Movies Since & What They Look Like

Dumb & Dumber is a 1994 comedy classic that helped make Jim Carrey a superstar; here's what the cast looks like now and their biggest movies since.

By 
Jim carrey Ace ventura Dumb and dumber to Sonic 2
Every Upcoming Jim Carrey Movie: Is He Really Retiring?

Jim Carrey is a certified comedy legend, but he might be retiring, and here are the movies fans can expect to see him appear in going forward.

By 
Jim Carrey Nicolas Cage Dumb and Dumber
Jim Carrey Wanted Nicolas Cage To Star In Dumb & Dumber

Nicolas Cage reveals that Jim Carrey originally wanted him to co-star in Dumb & Dumber but turned it down to work on Leaving Las Vegas.

By 
Dumb and Dumber is Returning as a Graphic Novel in an Unexpected Way

Dumb and Dumber is returning with an original story, but it won't be in theaters. Instead, it will hit shelves as a graphic novel for young readers.

By 
What Dumb and Dumber Would've Been Like If John Hughes Made It
What Dumb and Dumber Would've Been Like If John Hughes Made It (As Planned)

The 1994 smash Jim Carrey comedy Dumb and Dumber is re-imagined as a John Hughes movie, as the movie all begins with the iconic 1980s filmmaker.

By 
Split image of characters from Farrelly brothers movies.
Farrelly Brothers: 10 Best Movies Ranked, According To Rotten Tomatoes

The Farrelly Brothers have created several memorable comedies. Some movies like Dumb and Dumber are rated higher than others.

By 
The most annoying sound in the world in Dumb and Dumber
Dumb & Dumber Star Reveals Which Scene Jim Carrey Improvised

Dumb and Dumber star Jeff Daniels reveals Jim Carrey didn't do much improv during filming - except for one of the film's most memorable moments.

By 
Jim carrey the mask dumb and dumber
Why Sequels To Jim Carrey Movies Never Work Without Him

Many franchises have survived a change in lead over the years, but for some reason, sequels to Jim Carrey movies that don't include him always fail.

By 
Classic Buddy Comedies - Featured Image
5 Classic Buddy Comedies (& 5 Underrated Ones To Seek Out)

When searching for a classic buddy comedy movie to watch, there are the obvious candidates. But there are a few great picks that deserve attention.

By 
Harry and Lloyd in a poster for Dumb and Dumber
Dumb And Dumber: 5 Scenes That Are Still Hilarious Today (& 5 That Aged Horribly)

Decades later, some of Dumb and Dumber is just uncomfortable to watch - but some gags are absolutely timeless.

By 
10 Movies From The 90s That Made Us Laugh So Hard We Cried

The 90s saw some hilariously funny movies created. However, only a few of them managed to bring the audience to tears with their jokes and gags.

By 
See more articles +