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:

Her dreams are about to get a whole lot bigger

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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 Dr. Tunde, gets out of the pool, the image is reversed. You can see it in the lettering of "pool rules."

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Quotes

Dr. Tunde: I din't know they made such beautiful bodies here in America!
Mia: I'm really a world reknowned aerobics instructor.
Dr. Tunde: [pointing at Jazmin] Actually, I was talking about your beautiful plump friend here.
Jazmin Biltmore: Me!
Dr. Tunde: Yes, her!
Stacey: [to Mia] Close your mouth child! Flies might get in.

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Connections

References Gone with the Wind (1939)

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Soundtracks

Petit Cadeau
Written by D. Dibala
Performed by Diblo Dibala
Courtesy of LoveCat Music

User Reviews

waste of time

As a monique fan, i was very disappointed with this movie. Whenever I saw her in movies or t.v. shows i always thought she was absolutely hilarious. Naturally when this movie came out I was excited to see it thinking it would be a nice comedy. What i saw this movie i was not only disappointed but a little offended. To me, it seemed as if the movie was racist, for lack of a better word. Every white girl that i saw in the movie or had any part in saying anything, was a complete b***. There was also one part i distinctly remember when moniques character, jazmin, complained that one of "her men" was dating a white girl. "If I see one more white girl with one of our men, I'm going to shoot someone." I'm sure other people were offended by this comment too. Considering that I am a white girl thats dating one of "her men" Id like to speak on behalf of me and other girls that comments like that are rude and just not okay. people are people, and in the future i hope that i wont have the displeasure of wasting two hours of my life on a movie like this.

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