Phat Girlz
“Her dreams are about to get a whole lot bigger”
Synopsis
Two large women struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet the men of their dreams in completely unexpected ways.
Top Cast
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Mo'Nique
Jazmin Biltmore
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Dr. Tunde Jonathan
Godfrey
Akibo
Kendra C. Johnson
Stacey
Joyful Drake
Mia
Eric Roberts
Robert Myer
Dayo Ade
Godwin
Jack Noseworthy
Richard 'Dick' Eckhard
Felix Pire
Ramón
Doug Ballard
Banker
Brendan Walsh
Chubby Geek
Charles Duckworth
Jack the Order Taker
Elise Muller
President of the International Medical Association
Raven Goodwin
Jazmin Age 13
Shulie Cowen
Thin Lady in Department Store
Crystal Rivers
Drink Stand Worker
Chet Anekwe
Flirty Nigerian Man
Mark Anthony Williams
Handsome Brotha'
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 7, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.43x
+$4.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nnegest Likké
- Screenplay & Story
- Nnegest Likké
- Original Score
- Stephen Endelman
- Original Title
- Phat Girlz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Budget
- $3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.3M
- Production Studios
- Outlaw Productions, Sneak Preview Entertainment, Fox Searchlight Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nnegest Likké
Nnegest Likké
Stephen Endelman
John L. Demps Jr., Dean Lent
Robert Newmyer, Steven J. Wolfe, Mo'Nique
Department Leadership Roster
Nnegest Likké
Director
Nnegest Likké
Writer
Stephen Endelman
Original Music Composer
John L. Demps Jr.
Director of Photography
Dean Lent
Director of Photography
Robert Newmyer
Producer
Steven J. Wolfe
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Phat Girlz.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phat Girlz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phat Girlz about?
Two large women struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet the men of their dreams in completely unexpected ways.
Who directed Phat Girlz?
Phat Girlz was directed by Nnegest Likké.
Who stars in Phat Girlz?
The principal cast of Phat Girlz includes Mo'Nique, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Godfrey, Kendra C. Johnson, Joyful Drake.
When was Phat Girlz released and how long is it?
Phat Girlz was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What was the box office and production budget of Phat Girlz?
Phat Girlz had a reported production budget of $3M and grossed $7.3M at the worldwide box office (2.43 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Phat Girlz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phat Girlz was composed by Stephen Endelman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phat Girlz?
Phat Girlz holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).