Fatman (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2020, Fatman is an action, comedy and fantasy film directed by Eshom Nelms, running about 100 minutes. “'Tis the season to get even.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. Meanwhile, Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Who’s in it. Fatman stars Mel Gibson as Chris, Walton Goggins as Skinny Man, Marianne Jean-Baptiste as Ruth and Shaun Benson as Lex, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Fatman has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fatman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fatman tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fatman (2020)?
- In US, Fatman is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fatman worth watching?
- Fatman holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fatman?
- Fatman stars Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Shaun Benson and Paulino Nunes.
- When was Fatman released?
- Fatman was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.