Shallow Hal
“Only a man this shallow could fall in love this deep.”
Synopsis
After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.
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Shallow Hal Trailer (2001)
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-08-11
Top Cast
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Jack Black
Hal Larson
Gwyneth Paltrow
Rosemary Shanahan
Jason Alexander
Mauricio Wilson
Joe Viterelli
Steve Shanahan
Rene Kirby
Walt
Bruce McGill
Reverend Larson
Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins
Susan Ward
Jill
Zen Gesner
Ralph
Brooke Burns
Katrina
Rob Moran
Second Tiffany
Joshua 'Li'iBoy' Shintani
Li'iboy
Kyle Gass
Artie
Laura Kightlinger
Jen
Nan Martin
Tanya Peeler
Sasha Joseph Neulinger
Young Hal
John-Eliot Jordan
Fuel Pizza Waiter
Jill Christine Fitzgerald
Mrs. Shanahan
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 8, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$141.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.53x
+$101.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
- Screenplay & Story
- Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Sean Moynihan
- Original Score
- Adam Schlesinger, William Goodrum
- Original Title
- Shallow Hal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $141.1M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Conundrum Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Sean Moynihan
Adam Schlesinger, William Goodrum
Russell Carpenter
Christopher Greenbury, Steve R. Moore
Bradley Thomas, Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Charles B. Wessler
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Greenbury
Editor
Bradley Thomas
Producer
Steve R. Moore
Editor
Peter Farrelly
Director
Bobby Farrelly
Producer
Peter Farrelly
Producer
Charles B. Wessler
Producer
Bobby Farrelly
Director
Russell Carpenter
Director of Photography
Bobby Farrelly
Screenplay
Peter Farrelly
Screenplay
Sean Moynihan
Screenplay
Sydney J. Bartholomew Jr.
Production Design
Pamela Withers
Costume Design
Martin Grace
Stunt Coordinator
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shallow Hal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shallow Hal about?
After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.
Who directed Shallow Hal?
Shallow Hal was directed by Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly.
Who stars in Shallow Hal?
The principal cast of Shallow Hal includes Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander, Joe Viterelli, Rene Kirby.
When was Shallow Hal released and how long is it?
Shallow Hal was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shallow Hal?
Shallow Hal had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $141.1M at the worldwide box office (3.53 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Shallow Hal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shallow Hal was composed by Adam Schlesinger, William Goodrum.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shallow Hal?
Shallow Hal holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).