Fatman
“You Better Watch Out.”
Synopsis
A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-07
Top Cast
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Mel Gibson
Chris
Walton Goggins
Skinny Man
Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Ruth
Chance Hurstfield
Billy Wenan
Susanne Sutchy
Sandy
Robert Bockstael
Captain Jacobs
Michael Dyson
Herman
Deborah Grover
Anne Marie
Ellison Grier Butler
Christine Crawford (as Ellison Butler)
Eric Woolfe
Elf 7
Lynne Adams
Pet Shop Owner
Ekaterina Baker
Helga
Natalie Darbyson
Border Agent
Corbin Smyth Currie
Gas Station Boy
Paul Whitney
Shooting Range Man
Paulino Nunes
Weyland Meeks
Kate Hurman
Mrs. Robinson
Robert Reynolds
Ralph
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 11 DaysFilm Fest 919
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 24, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
December 8, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.08x
-$18.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms
- Screenplay & Story
- Eshom Nelms, Ian Nelms
- Original Score
- Mike Schanzlin, Mike Griffin
- Original Title
- Fatman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.7M
- Production Studios
- Rough House Pictures, Sprockefeller Pictures, Mammoth Entertainment, Ingenious Media, Windy Hill Pictures, Carte Blanche
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms
Eshom Nelms, Ian Nelms
Mike Schanzlin, Mike Griffin
Johnny Derango
Traton Lee
Jody Hill, Lisa Wolofsky, David Gordon Green, Nadine de Barros, Danny McBride
Department Leadership Roster
Lisa Wolofsky
Producer
Eshom Nelms
Screenplay
Nadine de Barros
Producer
Ian Nelms
Director
Eshom Nelms
Director
Ian Nelms
Screenplay
Michelle Lang
Producer
Robert Menzies
Producer
Chris August
Production Design
Jennifer Stroud
Costume Design
Traton Lee
Editor
Johnny Derango
Director of Photography
Tim M. Townsend
Visual Effects Supervisor
Mike Schanzlin
Original Music Composer
Mike Griffin
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Fatman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fatman
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fatman about?
A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Who directed Fatman?
Fatman was directed by Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms.
Who stars in Fatman?
The principal cast of Fatman includes Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Chance Hurstfield, Susanne Sutchy.
When was Fatman released and how long is it?
Fatman was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Fatman?
Fatman had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $1.7M at the worldwide box office (0.08 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Fatman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fatman was composed by Mike Schanzlin, Mike Griffin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fatman?
Fatman holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 10 (Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).