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Run Fatboy Run

  • 2007
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
69K
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Thandiwe Newton and Simon Pegg in Run Fatboy Run (2007)
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Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.

  • Director
    • David Schwimmer
  • Writers
    • Michael Ian Black
    • Simon Pegg
  • Stars
    • Simon Pegg
    • Thandiwe Newton
    • Hank Azaria
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    69K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • David Schwimmer
    • Writers
      • Michael Ian Black
      • Simon Pegg
    • Stars
      • Simon Pegg
      • Thandiwe Newton
      • Hank Azaria
    • 161User reviews
    • 169Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Thandiwe Newton and Simon Pegg in Run Fatboy Run (2007)
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    Simon Pegg
    Simon Pegg
    • Dennis
    Thandiwe Newton
    Thandiwe Newton
    • Libby
    • (as Thandie Newton)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Whit
    Dylan Moran
    Dylan Moran
    • Gordon
    Harish Patel
    Harish Patel
    • Mr. Goshdashtidar
    India de Beaufort
    India de Beaufort
    • Maya Goshdashtidar
    Matthew Fenton
    • Jake
    Simon Day
    • Vincent
    Ruth Sheen
    Ruth Sheen
    • Claudine
    Tyrone Huggins
    • Grover
    Nevan Finegan
    • Mickey
    Iddo Goldberg
    Iddo Goldberg
    • News Reporter
    Ameet Chana
    Ameet Chana
    • Taxi Driver
    Chris Hollins
    • TV Reporter
    Denise Lewis
    • TV Reporter
    Sutara Gayle
    Sutara Gayle
    • Nurse
    • (as Lorna Gayle)
    Gabriel Fleary
    • Drag Queen
    Pandora Colin
    Pandora Colin
    • Claire
    • Director
      • David Schwimmer
    • Writers
      • Michael Ian Black
      • Simon Pegg
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      On the March 21st edition of Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993), Director David Schwimmer discussed the scene between Hank Azaria and Simon Pegg that takes place in the locker room. Generally, if males have to be nude for a scene, they will use a nude (flesh)-colored pouch to cover themselves. However, for some reason, the pouch wouldn't stay put, and Azaria ultimately decided to forgo wearing it, but told Schwimmer not to say anything to Pegg. The reaction of shock we see from Simon Pegg when Azaria drops his towel is genuine.
    • Goofs
      Dennis is arrested for buying tickets from a policeman posing as a tout (scalper) outside the theater showing "Lord of the Rings". In fact it is only an offense to sell tickets in this way, not buy them.
    • Quotes

      Dennis: Excuse me, can I just stop you there.

      Whit: Yes...?

      Dennis: Oh, I don't have anything to say... I just wanted to stop you there.

    • Crazy credits
      Closing credits shown in (hard to read) foot-prints, as in a marathon runner running.
    • Alternate versions
      Two words are dubbed over in the version shown on HBO in the United States. (1) While in the bun shop, the little old lady calls Dennis a "prick" instead of a "cock". (2) When Libby is showing Gordon the bathroom, he says that he put on Italian loafers and they "hurt like hell" instead of "hurt like fuck". In both instances, the actor's mouths are clearly mouthing the correct words, which are also shown in the closed captions.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: 21/Chapter 27/Flawless/Stop-Loss/Run Fatboy Run (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Nice Work If You Can Get It
      Written by George Gershwin (as George) and Ira Gershwin

      Performed by Bing Crosby and Buddy Bregman

      Courtesy of Verve Records (United States)

      Under license from Universal Music Operations

    User reviews161

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    Fun Run With Fatboy
    Simon Pegg is back, this time as a fatboy, with a new gang, in David Schwimmer's 'Run Fatboy Run'. Schwimmer has already gained recognition as a very talented comedy actor in the famous (and one of my all time favorite) sitcom 'Friends'. He tried his hand in direction with a couple of episodes of 'Friends' and 'Joey' and a few films. With 'Run Fatboy Run' he proves that he's a very capable director and does a brilliant job here. Being an American, I wonder how he studied the Brit humour as he does a great job giving the film the right Brit charm (of course with good collaboration from the actors and screenplay).

    'Run Fatboy Run' fits into a category which I have freely termed 'Little British Movies' (other movies fitting into this category include 'Kinky Boots', 'Calender Girls', 'Billy Elliot' etc). These movies are about people from an ordinary background facing ordinary problems and tackling them with extraordinary results. Unlike the other films, 'Run Fatboy Run' relies more on slapstick (just think of 'Shaun of the Dead') but the dialogues too have the sharp wit and smart humour that make this a charming film. The story pretty much follows a 'tested' formula where the goofy guy tries to win back his ex-fiancée (whom he dumped at the alter) after the entry of a rival and when means fail, he decides to take somewhat drastic measures like run a marathon. But, what makes turns this formula into something new is that it is cleverly parodied (again, think of 'Shaun of the Dead').

    Pegg stands out doing what he does best. His comic timing is impeccable and his expressions will surely draw laughs. The actor prevents any of the comedy that might have fallen flat (had it been performed by a lesser actor) by making his scenes amusing and entertaining. It's great to see the sensational Thandie Newton play a Brit after a long time. Even though her character is pretty much the typical love interest, she does a good job nonetheless. Hank Azaria is fits the bill as the nice-guy-we-should-hate. He brilliantly spoofs up his part towards the end. Dylan Moran is spot on as the cynical goofy friend. Harish Patel is hilariously phenomenal as the landlord-mentor-friend. Watch out for the pleasantly surprising cameos.

    The camera-work is very good and the makers make good use of the photogenic park locations in London by making them look colourful and beautiful. The whimsical soundtrack too adds to the light-heartedness.

    Overall, 'Run Fatboy Run' is genuinely funny. It has all the ingredients finely put together to make it a successful comedy. It works as a great date movie, a fun family film and a cool comedy to watch with friends.
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    • Chrysanthepop
    • Mar 26, 2008

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    • Why doesn't Dennis marry Libby at the beginning of the movie?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 28, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site (United Kingdom)
      • Picturehouse (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Run, Fatboy, Run
    • Filming locations
      • Columbia Road, Bethnal Green, London, Greater London, England, UK(Gordon's neigbourhood)
    • Production companies
      • Beech Hill Films
      • Entertainment Films
      • Material Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $6,003,262
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $2,340,743
      • Mar 30, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,478,921
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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