Men Prefer Fat Girls (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1981, Men Prefer Fat Girls is a comedy film directed by Jean-Marie Poiré, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Lydie, a physically unattractive young woman, is brutally dumped by her fiancé when she had just acquired the lease of an apartment to live with him.
Who’s in it. Men Prefer Fat Girls stars Josiane Balasko as Lydie Langlois, Luis Rego as Gérard Langlois, Dominique Lavanant as Arlette and Daniel Auteuil as Jean-Yves, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Men Prefer Fat Girls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Men Prefer Fat Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of Men Prefer Fat Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Men Prefer Fat Girls (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Men Prefer Fat Girls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Men Prefer Fat Girls worth watching?
- Men Prefer Fat Girls holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Men Prefer Fat Girls?
- Men Prefer Fat Girls stars Josiane Balasko, Luis Rego, Dominique Lavanant, Daniel Auteuil and Thierry Lhermitte.
- When was Men Prefer Fat Girls released?
- Men Prefer Fat Girls was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.