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Run Fat Boy Run

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46% Tomatometer 153 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
Five years earlier, nervous bridegroom Dennis (Simon Pegg) leaves his pregnant girlfriend, Libby (Thandie Newton), at the altar. Now he realizes he made a big mistake and wants to win her back. Unfortunately, Libby is involved with a handsome, attentive and fit financier (Hank Azaria), who plans to run in a charity marathon. Out-of-shape Dennis enters the race -- hoping to impress Libby -- even though he only has three weeks to prepare.
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Critics Consensus

Run, Fat Boy, Run features sporadic laughs, but is ultimately too formulaic and predictable.

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Anil Sinanan Time Out Oct 24, 2017
The film jogs along uncertain whether it is aiming to be an episode of Friends or a Farrelly brothers farce. Overrun with fart jokes, it is fitfully funny and hamstrung by a sentimental and implausible plot. Go to Full Review Alissa Wilkinson Paste Magazine Apr 12, 2016
Satisfyingly entertaining. Go to Full Review J. R. Jones Chicago Reader Dec 17, 2008
This feeble premise limits the movie to perfunctory gags about the hero's sloth and some canned underdog drama. Go to Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Nov 28, 2020
3/10
It comes as no surprise that the film is simply terrible. Go to Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) Nov 17, 2020
1.5/5
A predictably puerile plod along a road we've all been down before. Runs out of puff well before the big race. Go to Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Nov 9, 2019
Meticulous, detailed, cohesive, comedic, charming, embraceable and entertaining. David Schwimmer has done Mom proud with this one. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tripti G @Tiripiri Jun 8, 2026 So a rewatch since I don't remember much as a kid, but also never really knew how star studded the line up was. See more Shane O @Shanes_DVD_Shack Mar 19, 2025 A good fun movie , I have watched it a bunch of times and still like it See more Mickey S @RT95763402 Oct 21, 2024 This movie is a gem. If you’re looking for a good time, a fun comedy with heart, this hits the spot. See more Jace E @thefilmguy Sep 17, 2024 I am a bit higher on this movie than the general public. Everything about it is charming and endearing to me. The premise is straightforward but pretty relatable. Simon Pegg acts his heart out, which makes for more than a few tender moments. It's full of clichés, but I can look past that. Run, Fatboy, Run is underrated and a movie that I would gladly recommend. See more Bahad j @RT27093708 Jul 18, 2024 The movie was a very exciting adventure from start to finish See more Gareth v @geewah Feb 2, 2024 Average at best. A rather forgetable movie that lacks any real laughs as it meanders towards it's predictable conclusion. See more Read all reviews
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David Schwimmer

Director

Simon Pegg

Dennis

Thandiwe Newton

Libby

Hank Azaria

Whit

Dylan Moran

Gordon

Harish Patel

Mr. Goshdashtidar

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Synopsis Five years earlier, nervous bridegroom Dennis (Simon Pegg) leaves his pregnant girlfriend, Libby (Thandie Newton), at the altar. Now he realizes he made a big mistake and wants to win her back. Unfortunately, Libby is involved with a handsome, attentive and fit financier (Hank Azaria), who plans to run in a charity marathon. Out-of-shape Dennis enters the race -- hoping to impress Libby -- even though he only has three weeks to prepare.
Director
David Schwimmer
Producer
Robert Jones, Sarah Curtis
Screenwriter
Michael Ian Black, Simon Pegg
Distributor
Picturehouse
Production Co
Material, Entertainment Films, Beech Hill Films
Rating
PG-13 (Nudity|Language|Smoking|Some Rude and Sexual Humor)
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 28, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 2, 2010
Box Office (Gross USA)
$6.0M
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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