Claim: Dumb and Dumber spawned a 2003 comedy prequel.

Dumb and Dumberer : When Harry Met Lloyd is a 2003 American comedy film . It is the second film in the Dumb and Dumber film series and a prequel to the 1994 film Dumb and Dumber . The film was directed by Troy Miller and based on the characters created by the Farrelly brothers from the original film . The film was poorly received by critics ; however , it was a mild domestic box office success considering its budget , taking in just under $ 40 million . The subtitle is inspired by the film When Harry Met Sally ...