Phat Girlz (2006)

An edgy comedy about two frustrated plus-size women obsessed with their weight while struggling to find love and acceptance in a world full of "hot bodied" babes.

Director:

Nnegest Likké

Writer:

Nnegest Likké

Stars:

Mo'Nique, Kendra C. Johnson, Jimmy Jean-Louis

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mo'Nique	...	Jazmin Biltmore
Jimmy Jean-Louis	...	Dr. Tunde Jonathan
Godfrey	...	Akibo
Kendra C. Johnson	...	Stacey
Joyful Drake	...	Mia
Dayo Ade	...	Godwin
Felix Pire	...	Ramón
Doug Ballard	...	Banker
Charles Duckworth	...	Jack the Order Taker
Jack Noseworthy	...	Richard 'Dick' Eckhard
Eric Roberts	...	Robert Myer
Moses James	...	Nigerian Doorman
Kidigo Kennedy	...	Nigerian Door Woman
Chet Anekwe	...	Flirty Nigerian Man
Karen Elizabeth	...	Plus Size Shopper #1 / Plus Size Model in Fashion Show

Storyline

Superstar comedienne Mo'Nique is hilarious as a sassy, plus-sized fashion designer who's tired of taking no for an answer in this delightful comedy about living life to the fullest. Jazmin Biltmore (Mo'Nique) has big plans for large ladies - she's designed a sexy line of clothes for curvaceous women like herself. But when she can't get funding for her designs or meet a man who appreciates her unique physique, Jazmin's patience starts running thin. That is, until she wins an all-expense-paid trip to a resort in Palms Springs, where she just might just meet the man of her dreams.

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Plot Keywords:

f rated | title directed by female | female protagonist | size positive | wet dream | 

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Taglines:

She's proving that BIG is beautiful.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and language, including some crude sexual references

Did You Know?

Trivia

[All trivia items for this title are spoilers.]

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Goofs

When Jazmin and Dr. Tunde are leaving the party and separate to change into more casual clothing, the microphone pack is clearly visible beneath Jazmin's dress in the back.

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Quotes

Jazmin Biltmore: I ain't fat. I'm sexy succulent.

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Connections

Spoofs The Wizard of Oz (1939)

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Soundtracks

At Last
Music by Harry Warren
Lyrics by Mack Gordon
Performed by Etta James

User Reviews

A gaping black hole of emptiness!

A fair warning to all the movie fans out there, this movie was absolutely HORENDOUS! I wanted my two hours back! I had seen some of Monique's stand up before and I thought to myself "Hey...she was sort of funny before, and I've got some time to kill...why not?" Long story short...BIG MISTAKE! The plot was awful, the characters were not funny, and lets just say I've seen better acting watching old tapes of my elementary school plays. Now, on the slight upside, there were some funny parts, but for the other 99% of the movie, I was deciding weather to cry for Monique for making this movie or for me because I could have taken my 10 dollars and done something much more entertaining. A word to the wise...under any circumstances ...do NOT see this movie!....beware of Phat Girlz!

Details

Official Sites:

Fox Searchlight [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 April 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Phat Girlz

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$3,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,109,924, 9 April 2006

Gross USA:

$7,061,128

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$7,403,491

Company Credits

Production Co:

Outlaw Productions (I), Sneak Preview Entertainment, 10 Times Greater Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1