Norbit (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Norbit is a 2007 romantic comedy directed by Brian Robbins, starring Eddie Murphy and Thandiwe Newton. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $159.8 million worldwide on a $60 million budget. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.2/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Brian Robbins
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Norbit About?
The premise of Norbit without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Raised by the peculiar Mr. Wong after being abandoned as an infant, Norbit’s life is upended when he's forced to marry the intimidating Rasputia. He longs for a different future, especially with the return of his childhood sweetheart, Kate. Navigating a chaotic situation filled with eccentric characters and unexpected challenges, Norbit embarks on a comedic journey to find love and happiness, all while trying to escape his unwanted marriage.
Norbit Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- character name as title
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman hits a man
- splash
- dreamworks
- car
- convertible
- british car
- mg motor vehicle
- mg car
- swedish car
- volvo
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- volvo motor vehicle
- volvo car
- volvo s40
- u.s. car
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford car
- ford f series
- ford f series super duty
- abuse
- domestic abuse
- hbo max
- male nudity
- male rear nudity
- male wearing shorts
- woman
- actor plays multiple roles
- marriage
- orphanage
- orphan
- overweight
- gospel music
- obnoxiousness
- woman played by man
- urine
- family conflict
- forename as title
- one word title
- anti semitism
- misogyny
- buxom
- cross dressing
- 2000s
- blooper reel
- bully comeuppance
- wimp turns tough
- wimp
- wife tries to murder husband
Where to Watch Norbit
Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Norbit Cast
Eddie Murphy leads the cast, with Thandiwe Newton. Directed by Brian Robbins.
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Director Brian Robbins
Norbit Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Norbit 9% on Rotten Tomatoes and 27 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.2/10.
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IMDb 4.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 9% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 27 Metascore
User score 4.5
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TMDB 57% User score
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Norbit Plot Summary
What happens in Norbit from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Childhood companions Norbit Albert Rice (Eddie Murphy) and Kate Thomas (Thandiwe Newton) share fond memories from their time at an orphanage, which also functions as a Chinese restaurant, The Golden Wonton, managed by the cantankerous Mr. Wong. Their innocent bond is tested when Kate is adopted, shattering their dreams of a fairytale ending with their playful ring pop marriage.
Full summary
The whole story of Norbit, scene by scene
Norbit Box Office & Budget
Norbit grossed $159.8 million worldwide on a $60 million budget, 2.7 times what it cost. $95.7 million came from the US and Canada and $64.1 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$159.8M
2.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $95.7M
- International
- $64.1M
- Budget
- $60M
Norbit Awards & Nominations
Norbit was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Makeup – Rick Baker
Norbit Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Norbit (2007) - Trailer [4K] 35mm Scan (Widescreen) [5.1]
How Well Do You Know Norbit?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who played the character of Norbit Albert Rice?
Cars in Norbit
65 cars on screen, including the 1980 MG B and the 2005 Ford F-Series Super Duty.
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2005 Ford F-Series Super Duty Important role -
2004 Volvo S40 Important role -
1973 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Minor role
Norbit Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Уловки Норбита” and “Norbit - Ein Loser trumpft auf!”.
- Also known as
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- Уловки Норбита
- Norbit - Ein Loser trumpft auf!
- 노르빗
- หนุ่มเฟอะฟะ กับตุ๊ตะยัยมารร้าย
- 诺比特
- נורביט
- Norbit - Uma Comédia de Peso
- Норбит
- 나이스 가이 노빗
- Норбіт
- Νόρμπιτ
- マッド・ファット・ワイフ
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- นอร์บิทหนุ่มเฟอะฟะ กับตุ๊ตะยัยมารร้าย, ნორბიტი
- Norbit và Cô Nàng Bé Bự
- Norbitas
- 糯米正傳
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Norbit FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of Norbit, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Norbit?
Norbit runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Norbit released?
Norbit was released on February 9, 2007.
Who directed Norbit?
Norbit was directed by Brian Robbins.
More films by Brian Robbins Who is in the cast of Norbit?
Norbit stars Eddie Murphy and Thandiwe Newton.
Where can I watch Norbit?
In the US, Norbit is streaming on Hoopla, Kanopy and Starz and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Norbit make at the box office?
Norbit grossed $159.8 million worldwide ($95.7 million domestic, $64.1 million international) on a budget of $60 million.
How is Norbit rated?
Norbit has 4.2/10 on IMDb, 9% on Rotten Tomatoes, 27 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Was Norbit nominated for any awards?
Norbit received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
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