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Big heart.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Tension6
- Fast Pace5
- Adrenaline3
Heart
Moving and wholesome
Much of it is about growing up and family.
- Coming of Age9
- Family Dynamics9
- Pathos8
Humor
Some cringe comedy and situational comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
- Cringe Humor7
- Situational Comedy5
- Satire & Parody5
World
Everyday modern life, growing up, and family
- Dialogue Centrality7
- Rewatchability6
- World Immersion5
Craft
Standout characters
- Character Depth8
- Acting7
- Narrative Structure7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Editing6
- Cinematography5
- Music Composition5
Energy
MediumCalm and low-key
To Be Fat Like Me is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline3High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Spectacle2Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Violence2Physical conflict and intensity.
- Scare1Frightening moments and scares.
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- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Heart
HighMoving and wholesome
Much of it is about growing up and family.
Emotionally, it's moving, wholesome, and melancholic. Much of it is about growing up and family.
All heart traits
- Coming of Age9Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Family Dynamics9Relationships and generational ties.
- Pathos8Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Melancholy7Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness7Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Catharsis7Emotional release and payoff.
- Romance5Love stories and emotional connections.
- Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Wonder3Awe, discovery, and amazement.
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- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
Humor
MediumSome cringe comedy and situational comedy
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some cringe comedy and situational comedy.
All humor traits
- Cringe Humor7Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Situational Comedy5Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Satire & Parody5Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Dark Humor3Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Physical Comedy2Slapstick and visual gags.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Related traits
- Wholesome7Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumEveryday modern life, growing up, and family
Its world is built around everyday modern life, growing up, and family.
All world traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- World Immersion5Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Contemporary Realism10Modern, grounded storytelling.
- Psychological8Inner worlds and mind games.
- Social Commentary8Perspectives on society and norms.
- Pop Culture7References and cultural commentary.
- Class & Capitalism6Wealth, power, and inequality.
All craft traits
- Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
- Intrigue7Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Philosophical5Ideas about life and existence.
- Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.
Style
MediumFunctional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
All style traits
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Cinematography5Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition5Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Music Centrality4The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Sound Centrality3Sound design as core element.
Related traits
- Dialogue Centrality7Stories driven by conversation.
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About
One thin teen. One fat suit. One shocking exposé.
Pretty, popular, and slim high-schooler Aly Schimdt had plans of earning a sports scholarship to college but a knee injury ruins her chances. She decides to enter a documentary contest in the hopes of winning money for college. She believes that overweight people, like her mom and brother, seem to make excuses about how the world perceives them. So Aly decides to attend a rival high school as a heavily overweight person for the documentary, but not change her personality. Aly intends and hopes to prove that personality will outshine physical appearance. But when she's met with ridicule, harassment, and name-calling she begins to see things differently.
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Questions about To Be Fat Like Me
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Is To Be Fat Like Me worth watching?
54
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is To Be Fat Like Me rated?
Strong language
Content advisories: strong language.
How long is To Be Fat Like Me?
1 h 29 min
To Be Fat Like Me runs 1 h 29 min.
What language is To Be Fat Like Me in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in Canada.
What tropes does To Be Fat Like Me use?
Big EaterBlonde, Brunette, RedheadJerk JockFormerly FatEating Lunch AloneA Weighty AesopShout-OutPersecution Flip"The Reason You Suck" SpeechReasonable Authority FigureWild Teen PartyIn Another Man's Shoesand 21 more
TV Tropes lists 33 storytelling tropes for To Be Fat Like Me, including Big Eater, Blonde, Brunette, Redhead, Jerk Jock.