The Dukes of Hazzard (film) The Dukes of Hazzard (film) The Dukes of Hazzard is a 2005 American buddy comedy road film based on the television series, "The Dukes of Hazzard". The film was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and released on August 5, 2005, by Warner Bros. Pictures. As in the television series, the film depicts the adventures of cousins Bo, Luke, and Daisy, and their Uncle Jesse, as they outfox crooked Hazzard County Commissioner Boss Hogg and Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane. The film was the acting debut of pop singer Jessica Simpson. While financially successful, the film met with negative reviews from critics. The
The Dukes of Hazzard (film) positive reviews, based on 168 reviews; the website's consensus called the film "A dumb, goofy, and vacuous adaptation of a TV show where plot is simply an excuse to string together the car chases." The film received an average rating of 33% on Metacritic based on 36 reviews, indicating "Generally unfavorable reviews." Longtime fans of the original "Dukes of Hazzard" series were generally disappointed by the film. At the 26th Golden Raspberry Awards, the film received seven nominations, but did not win any. At the People's Choice Awards, Simpson won the "Favorite Song from a Movie" award for her cover