Run Fatboy Run
Seen it?2007 | 100 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$33 million worldwide on a $10 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 84K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Schwimmer
- Simon PeggDennis
- Thandiwe NewtonLibby
- Hank AzariaWhit
- Dylan MoranGordon
- Harish PatelMr. Goshdashtidar
- India de BeaufortMaya Goshdashtidar
- Matthew FentonJake
- Simon DayVincent
- Ruth SheenClaudine
- Nevan FineganMickey