Shallow Hal (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2001, Shallow Hal is a comedy and romance film directed by Bobby Farrelly, running about 114 minutes. “True love is worth the weight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.
Who’s in it. Shallow Hal stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Rosemary, Jack Black as Hal, Jason Alexander as Mauricio and Joe Viterelli as Steve Shanahan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Shallow Hal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $141.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shallow Hal page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shallow Hal tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shallow Hal (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shallow Hal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shallow Hal worth watching?
- Shallow Hal holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shallow Hal?
- Shallow Hal stars Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black, Jason Alexander, Joe Viterelli and Rene Kirby.
- When was Shallow Hal released?
- Shallow Hal was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.