Norbit
Seen it?2007 | 102 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It made about 16 times its budget, but just 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and a lukewarm 5.7 out of 10 from audiences held it back. 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 anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13: a parent's death or loss. Probably too much for younger kids.
- It picked up 4 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.
A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.7 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Oscar: Academy Awards: Best Makeup. Plus 1 other award.. Plus: "Won" 4 Razzies, the "worst of the year" awards.
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
$160 million worldwide on a $10 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 577K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Robbins
- Eddie MurphyNorbit / Rasputia / Mr. Wong
- Thandiwe NewtonKate Thomas
- Terry CrewsBig Jack Latimore
- Clifton PowellEarl Latimore
- Lester SpeightBlue Latimore
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