Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2001, Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal is a comedy and documentary film directed by Natalie Barandes, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. A behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming feature film "Shallow Hal," starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black and Jason Alexander. Jack Black reveals how the character of Shallow Hal transforms from a guy focused on the superficial, to a man who appreciates the inner beauty in everything. Jack delves into the plot of the film, his role, the characters and its themes with co-star Gwyneth Paltrow, self-help guru Tony Robbins and directorial team Peter and Bobby Farrelly. This special provides a stage for Jack who starts riffing and comes up with funny bits during the interview.
Who’s in it. Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal stars Bobby Farrelly as Self, Peter Farrelly as Self, Jack Black as Self and Gwyneth Paltrow as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal worth watching?
- Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal?
- Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal stars Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow and Tony Robbins.
- When was Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal released?
- Reel Comedy: Shallow Hal was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.