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Fatso

1980Movie1 h 33 minPG

ComedyDrama
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes29%64%
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes29%64%

Summary

Dominick DiNapoli is a man who loves food and is overweight as a result. After an obese cousin dies due to health problems, Dominick's sister Antoinette sets out to help him lose weight.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Anne Bancroft
Written by
Anne Bancroft
Produced by
Mel Brooks, Stuart Cornfeld
Music by
Joe Renzetti

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Facts

February 1, 1980 · 1 h 33 min · PG

Released
February 1, 1980
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$8 million

Tropes

Amusing Injury, Trademark Favorite Food, Acid Reflux Nightmare +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Fatso worth watching?"

Questions about Fatso

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Fatso worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Fatso okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

What tropes does Fatso use?

Amusing InjuryTrademark Favorite FoodAcid Reflux NightmareI Am Big BonedNegative ContinuityNovelizationAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherBig EaterDysfunctional FamilyBlack ComedyFreudian ExcuseFood Pornand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including Amusing Injury, Trademark Favorite Food, and Acid Reflux Nightmare.