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Run, Fat Boy, Run features sporadic laughs, but is ultimately too formulaic and predictable. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Five years earlier, nervous bridegroom Dennis (Simon Pegg) leaves his pregnant girlfriend, Libby (Thandie Newton), at the altar. Now he realizes he made a big mistake and wants to win her back. Unfortunately, Libby is involved with a handsome, attentive and fit financier (Hank Azaria), who plans to run in a charity marathon. Out-of-shape Dennis enters the race -- hoping to impress Libby -- even though he only has three weeks to prepare.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Nudity|Language|Smoking|Some Rude and Sexual Humor)
  • Genre:
    romance
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    David Schwimmer
  • Producer:
    Robert Jones
  • Writer:
    Michael Ian Black, Simon Pegg
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $6.0M
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  • Production Co:
    Material
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Simon Pegg
Dennis
Thandie Newton
Libby
Hank Azaria
Whit
Dylan Moran
Gordon
Harish Patel
Mr. Goshdashtidar
India de Beaufort
Maya Goshdashtidar
Matthew Festoon
Jake
Simon Day
Vincent
Ruth Sheen
Claudine
Nevan Finger
Hugging Mickey
David Schwimmer
Director
Michael Ian Black
Writer
Simon Pegg
Writer
Robert Jones
Producer
Joseph Infantolino
Executive Producer
Alexa L. Fogel
Executive Producer
Nigel Green
Executive Producer
Camela Galano
Executive Producer
Rolf Mittweg
Executive Producer
Martha Coleman
Executive Producer
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Audience Reviews for Run Fat Boy Run

  • Jan 16, 2016
    nice story of the strength of the human spirit. Pegg is one of those losers that doesn't commit to anything and fails at life. Then enters the dreaded new boyfriend who is everything he isn't and he must prove himself to everybody that he is much more. Sometimes a little conventional in the silly humour but there is a great story here and the film works well.
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • May 10, 2015
    Not the kind of film with a great plot but it's charming and actually funny. I loved the "tree frog" scene.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
  • Oct 23, 2011
    The characters are likeable and well-developed and the plot manages to move through comedy and drama with wonderful finesse.
    Matt P Super Reviewer
  • Oct 01, 2011
    All I can say is Its predictable and not Pegg's best film but its honestly quite funny
    Directors C Super Reviewer
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