Phat Girlz

Apr 7, 2006

1h 39m

★ 4.5

Her dreams are about to get a whole lot bigger

Overview

Two large women struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet the men of their dreams in completely unexpected ways.

Genres

Comedy

Romance

Production Companies

Outlaw Productions

Sneak Preview Entertainment

Fox Searchlight Pictures

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Cast

Jazmin Biltmore

Mo'Nique

Dr. Tunde Jonathan

Jimmy Jean-Louis

Akibo

Godfrey

Stacey

Kendra C. Johnson

Mia

Joyful Drake

Robert Myer

Eric Roberts

Godwin

Dayo Ade

Richard 'Dick' Eckhard

Jack Noseworthy

Ramón

Felix Pire

Banker

Doug Ballard

Chubby Geek

Brendan Walsh

Jack the Order Taker

Charles Duckworth

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