Run, Fatboy, Run (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Run, Fatboy, Run is a 2008 sports comedy starring Simon Pegg, Hank Azaria and Thandiwe Newton. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $33.5 million worldwide on a $10 million budget. Critics gave it 48 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Picturehouse Entertainment
- Budget
- $10M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Run, Fatboy, Run About?
The premise of Run, Fatboy, Run without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Five years prior, Dennis fled his wedding day to Libby, leaving her pregnant and heartbroken. Now, with Libby engaged to another man, Whit, Dennis is given a chance to win her back. He must run the London marathon to prove he’s changed and worthy of a second chance at love, facing a physical challenge and his own past mistakes along the way.
Run, Fatboy, Run Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- prologue
- animated closing credits
- no opening credits
- marathon
- training
- wedding
- gym
- boy
- locker room
- cold feet
- nike
- landlord
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- gambling
- jilted bride
- jumping rope
- little boy
- pregnant bride
- pregnancy
- eating raw egg
- boxing
- egg
- nicotine patch
- ponytail
- first crush
- crush
- best friend
- runaway groom
- england
- fiance fiancee relationship
- biracial child
- biracial
- interracial relationship
- white male black female relationship
- repetition in title
- towel
- male bonding
- spanking
- slapping
- male rear nudity
- bare chested male
- rear nudity
- imperative in title
- tripping
- trainer
- renewal
- passion
- indian landlord
- human spirit
- finish line
- endurance
Run, Fatboy, Run Cast
Simon Pegg leads the cast, with Hank Azaria and Thandiwe Newton.
Run, Fatboy, Run Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Run, Fatboy, Run 48 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 62% User score
See on TMDB
Run, Fatboy, Run Plot Summary
What happens in Run, Fatboy, Run 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
As Dennis Doyle (Simon Pegg) stands at the brink of his wedding, anxiety grips him as he questions his readiness to marry his pregnant fiancée, Libby. On their wedding day, overwhelmed with doubt, he makes a rash decision to flee, leaving behind a mix of regret and unresolved feelings. Fast forward five years, and Dennis is stunned to learn that Libby has moved on with the suave but self-assured Whit, who has charmed her with his confidence and achievement. Driven by a fierce desire to win back her heart, Dennis resolves to take bold steps to prove his worth.
Full summary
The whole story of Run, Fatboy, Run, scene by scene
Run, Fatboy, Run Box Office & Budget
Run, Fatboy, Run grossed $33.5 million worldwide on a $10 million budget, 3.3 times what it cost. $6 million came from the US and Canada and $27.5 million (82%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$33.5M
3.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $6M
- International
- $27.5M
- Budget
- $10M
Run, Fatboy, Run Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Run Fatboy Run - Original Theatrical Trailer
How Well Do You Know Run, Fatboy, Run?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What significant event does Dennis Doyle abandon?
Cars in Run, Fatboy, Run
30 cars on screen, including the 1989 LTI Fairway and the 2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50.
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1989 LTI Fairway Important role -
2006 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 Important role -
Dennis Trident II Minor role -
LTI TXII Minor role
Run, Fatboy, Run Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “求爱马拉松” and “Cours toujours Dennis”.
- Also known as
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- 求爱马拉松
- Cours toujours Dennis
- Run
- Fat Boy
- Беги, толстяк, беги
- Corredor de fondo
- Corre Chico Gordo Corre
- 求愛馬拉松
- Fuss, dagi, fuss!
- Maratona do Amor
- Maraton lásky
- לרוץ בשבילה
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- Aleargă grasule aleargă
- Koş Şişko Koş
- Бягай, дебелако, бягай
- Gazu mięczaku gazu
- 런
- 팻 보이
- Corre, gordo, corre
- Біжи, товстуне, біжи
- ラン・ファットボーイ・ラン 走れメタボ
- Mất Lực Vì Yêu
- Corredor de fons
- เต็มสปีด พิสูจน์รัก
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Run, Fatboy, Run FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Run, Fatboy, Run, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Run, Fatboy, Run?
Run, Fatboy, Run runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Run, Fatboy, Run released?
Run, Fatboy, Run was released on March 28, 2008.
Who is in the cast of Run, Fatboy, Run?
Run, Fatboy, Run stars Simon Pegg, Hank Azaria and Thandiwe Newton.
How much did Run, Fatboy, Run make at the box office?
Run, Fatboy, Run grossed $33.5 million worldwide ($6 million domestic, $27.5 million international) on a budget of $10 million.
How is Run, Fatboy, Run rated?
Run, Fatboy, Run has 48 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Run, Fatboy, Run have a post-credit scene?
No. Run, Fatboy, Run has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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