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Fat Girl

2001·Movie
1h 26min·NR

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Anaïs is twelve and bears the weight of the world on her shoulders. She watches her older sister, Elena, whom she both loves and hates. Elena is fifteen and devilishly beautiful. Neither more futile, nor more stupid than her younger sister, she cannot understand that she is merely an object of desire. And, as such, she can only be taken. Or had. Indeed, this is the subject: a girl's loss of virginity. And, that summer, it opens a door to tragedy.
French DramaComing-of-Age TragedySisterhoodLoss of InnocenceSummerRural SettingSocial CommentaryPsychological RealismTragic Fate

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Fat Girl

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Where can I stream Fat Girl legally?

Fat Girl is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Fat Girl worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fat Girl rated?

NRSexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is Fat Girl?

1 h 26 min

Fat Girl runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fat Girl?

Critics75
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Fat Girl much the same way.

What language is Fat Girl in?

FrenchEnglishItalian

It was made in French, with some English, Italian. Produced in France, Italy.

In how many countries can I watch Fat Girl?

11CADEDKFIFRGBIEJPNOSEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fat Girl in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fat Girl use?

All Women Are LustfulBe Careful What You Wish ForBig EaterBoyfriend-Blocking DadDiabolus ex MachinaDowner EndingDull SurpriseEuroshlockForeshadowingThe Glorious War of Sisterly RivalryLeave the Camera RunningThird Wheeland 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Fat Girl, including All Women Are Lustful, Be Careful What You Wish For, Big Eater.