200 Pounds Beauty
Seen it?2006 | 116 min | Drama, Comedy, Romance
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 11 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An overweight singer is tired of being mocked about her appearance and dreams of love and fame. But will having cosmetic surgery fix her problems – or create new ones?
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$42 million worldwide on a $4 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Kim Yong-hwa
- Joo Jin-moSang-jun
- Kim A-joongKang Han-na
- Sung Dong-ilPresident Choi
- Kim Hyun-sookPark Jeong-min
- Im Hyun-sikHan-na's Father
- Lee Han-wiLee Kong-hak
- Ji Seo-yunAh-mi
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- Kim Myeong-kyuHyeon-deok
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