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Run Fatboy Run

2007Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

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Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Five years after jilting his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day, out-of-shape Dennis decides to run a marathon to win her back.

Good for

Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Directed by: David Schwimmer
Written by: Simon Pegg, Michael Ian Black
Produced by: Sarah Curtis, Robert Jones
Music by: Alex Wurman

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Facts

September 6, 2007 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released: September 6, 2007
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Original language: English
Also spoken: Portuguese
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Budget: $10 million
Box office: $33 million
Available in: 8 countries

Tropes

Turned Off by the Jerkass, Failed Attempt at Drama, Never My Fault +9

12 of 71 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Run Fatboy Run?"

Questions about Run Fatboy Run

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Where can I stream Run Fatboy Run?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Run Fatboy Run worth watching?

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.5, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 48). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (47).

Is Run Fatboy Run okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Run Fatboy Run make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Is Run Fatboy Run good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Was Run Fatboy Run a box office hit?

Budget$10 million

Box office$33 million

Yes: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $33 million worldwide, 3.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Run Fatboy Run use?

Turned Off by the JerkassFailed Attempt at DramaNever My FaultJerk with a Heart of GoldCreator CameoHeroic BSoDEvil BritThe DithererLawyer-Friendly CameoIronic EchoShout-OutChampions on the Insideand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 tropes for it, including Turned Off by the Jerkass, Failed Attempt at Drama, and Never My Fault.