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Brittany Runs a Marathon

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2019 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Burn After Reading or Happiness, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend ― except her own. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her. She receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, but too broke for a gym and too proud to ask for help, Brit is at a loss, until her neighbor pushes her to run one sweaty block. Soon, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: the New York City Marathon.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.6 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $7 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 47K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo

  • Jillian BellBrittany Forgler
  • Michaela WatkinsCatherine
  • Utkarsh AmbudkarJern Dahn
  • Lil Rel HoweryDemetrius
  • Micah StockSeth
  • Alice LeeGretchen
  • Patch DarraghDoctor Falloway
  • Peter VackRyan
  • Kate ArringtonCiCi Forgler
  • Juri Henley-CohnDavid