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Norbit

2007Movie1 h 42 minPG-13

Comedy
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic274.8Rotten Tomatoes9%53%
34
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Letterboxd2.5/5Metacritic274.8Rotten Tomatoes9%53%

Summary

A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Cast

24 of 39

Crew

Directed by
Brian Robbins
Written by
Eddie Murphy, Charlie Murphy, Jay Scherick
Produced by
Eddie Murphy, John Davis
Music by
David Newman

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Facts

February 8, 2007 · 1 h 42 min · PG-13

Released
February 8, 2007
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$160 million
Available in
128 countries

Tropes

Love Triangle, Beleaguered Assistant, Henpecked Husband +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Norbit?"

Questions about Norbit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Norbit?

KanopyHooplaYouTube TVStarzTubi TV

In the United States, Norbit streams on YouTube TV and Starz, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 80 other countries.

Is Norbit worth watching?

34
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 34 (IMDb 4.3, Letterboxd 2.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 9%, and Metacritic 27). Audiences rate it higher (49 out of 100) than critics (18).

Is Norbit okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageSexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Norbit make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Can I half-watch Norbit?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Norbit a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$160 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $10 million to make and earned $160 million worldwide, 16.0 times its budget.

What tropes does Norbit use?

Love TriangleBeleaguered AssistantHenpecked HusbandOnly Sane ManMisfit Mobilization MomentFat IdiotChildhood Friend RomanceCrazy-PreparedManipulative BastardsEven Evil Has Loved OnesNobody PoopsNever My Faultand 122 more

TV Tropes lists 134 tropes for it, including Love Triangle, Beleaguered Assistant, and Henpecked Husband.