
Phat Girlz
Seen it?2006 | 99 min | Comedy, Romance
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 21% on Rotten Tomatoes and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
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
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Two large women struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet the men of their dreams in completely unexpected ways.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
21% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$19 million worldwide on a $3 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 50K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nnegest Likké
- Mo'NiqueJazmin Biltmore
- Jimmy Jean-LouisDr. Tunde Jonathan
- GodfreyAkibo
- Kendra C. JohnsonStacey
- Joyful DrakeMia
- Eric RobertsRobert Myer
- Dayo AdeGodwin
- Jack NoseworthyRichard 'Dick' Eckhard
- Felix PireRamón
- Doug BallardBanker