Phat Girlz
2006 · Movie · PG-13 · 99 min · ★ 4.7 · 29% critics
Two plus-size friends struggle with self-doubt and harsh beauty standards while searching for love and respect. When unexpected romantic attention and new opportunities come their way, they’re pushed to rethink what they deserve and learn to embrace themselves on their own terms.
Also known as L'amour sur mesure
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Details
- Years
- 2006
- Release date
- 2006-04-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Critic score
- 29/100
- TMDB rating
- 4.7/10 (68 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light, wish-fulfillment romantic comedy with big jokes and a confidence-boosting message about self-love, in the vein of Diary of a Mad Black Woman; Not for you if you dislike blunt humor or preachy moments.
Pros: uplifting self-acceptance message; big laughs; feel-good romance | Cons: heavy-handed themes; broad stereotypes; some crude moments
Themes
- overweight woman
- self esteem
- body image
- woman director
- plus size
Cast & crew
Mo'Nique
as Jazmin Biltmore
Jimmy Jean-Louis
as Dr. Tunde Jonathan
Godfrey
as Akibo
Kendra C. Johnson
as Stacey
Joyful Drake
as Mia
Eric Roberts
as Robert Myer
Dayo Ade
as Godwin
Jack Noseworthy
as Richard 'Dick' Eckhard
Felix Pire
as Ramón
Doug Ballard
as Banker
Directed by Nnegest Likké