Phat Beach
“Ain't nothin' but a g-string.”
Synopsis
A hefty homeboy borrows his dad's Mercedes and goes to the beach with his friends for wild sun & fun.
Top Cast
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Jermaine Hopkins
Benny King
Claudia Kaleem
Candace Williams
Candice Merideth
Tasha King
Alma Collins
Janet
Coolio
Coolio
Brian Hooks
Durrel Jackson
Tanya Reid
Ulga
Nicole Amaral
Inga
Tommy Lister Jr.
Tiny
Panthere
Dana
Devin DeRay
Durrel's Stripper
Tamara Nicole Bennett
Stripper on Pole
Glenise Brathwaite
Angel
Eric Fleeks
Carl
Lawrence LeJohn
House of Hamburgers Manager (as Lawrence J. LeJohn)
Kate Ann Haney
Fat Woman
Bud O'Neal
Cop #1
Gregg Vance
Mikey Z
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 2, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Doug Ellin
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Morris, Doug Ellin, Brian E. O'Neal
- Original Score
- Joseph Williams
- Original Title
- Phat Beach
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.4M
- Production Studios
- Orion Pictures, Live Entertainment, Orion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Doug Ellin
Ben Morris, Doug Ellin, Brian E. O'Neal
Joseph Williams
Jürgen Baum, James A. Lebovitz
Jeremy Kasten, Richard Nord
Michael Schultz, Cleveland O'Neal III
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Morris
Screenplay
Doug Ellin
Screenplay
Doug Ellin
Director
Brian E. O'Neal
Screenplay
Mona Thalheimer
Costume Design
Jürgen Baum
Director of Photography
Joseph Williams
Original Music Composer
James A. Lebovitz
Director of Photography
Terri L. Schaetzle
Production Design
Jeremy Kasten
Editor
Richard Nord
Editor
Cleveland O'Neal III
Producer
Colleen Devine
Production Design
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Phat Beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phat Beach
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phat Beach about?
A hefty homeboy borrows his dad's Mercedes and goes to the beach with his friends for wild sun & fun.
Who directed Phat Beach?
Phat Beach was directed by Doug Ellin.
Who stars in Phat Beach?
The principal cast of Phat Beach includes Jermaine Hopkins, Claudia Kaleem, Candice Merideth, Alma Collins, Coolio.
When was Phat Beach released and how long is it?
Phat Beach was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
How much did Phat Beach make at the box office?
Phat Beach grossed $1.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Phat Beach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Phat Beach was composed by Joseph Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phat Beach?
Phat Beach holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).