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Phat Girlz

2006·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
IMDb3.4Metacritic36–Rotten Tomatoes21%65%

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PrimeStarz

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life, society, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Her dreams are about to get a whole lot bigger

Two large women struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet the men of their dreams in completely unexpected ways.
Body PositivityRomantic ComedyPlus-Size ProtagonistsFish-Out-Of-WaterCultural ExplorationFriendshipFeel-Good MovieLighthearted

Crew

Directed by:
Nnegest Likké
Written by:
Nnegest Likké
Produced by:
Mo'Nique, Robert Newmyer, Michael Glassman
Composed by:
Stephen Endelman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Phat Girlz legally?

PrimeStarz

Phat Girlz is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Phat Girlz worth watching?

32
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 33/100 (IMDb 3.4, Rotten Tomatoes 21%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Phat Girlz rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Phat Girlz?

1 h 39 min

Phat Girlz runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Phat Girlz?

Critics29
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate Phat Girlz higher (50) than critics (29). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Phat Girlz a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$7 million

Yes. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $7 million worldwide, 2.4 times its budget.

What language is Phat Girlz in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Phat Girlz?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Phat Girlz in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Phat Girlz use?

Beautiful All AlongBeauty Is BadBig Beautiful WomanChubby ChaserDoes This Remind You of Anything?Dumb Is GoodFat and ProudFreak OutThe Glasses Gotta GoModesty BedsheetXtreme Kool LetterzGold Diggerand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 storytelling tropes for Phat Girlz, including Beautiful All Along, Beauty Is Bad, Big Beautiful Woman.