Phat Girlz (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2006, Phat Girlz is a comedy and romance film directed by Nnegest Likké, running about 99 minutes. “Her dreams are about to get a whole lot bigger” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Phat Girlz stars Mo'Nique as Jazmin Biltmore, Jimmy Jean-Louis as Dr. Tunde Jonathan, Godfrey as Akibo and Joyful Drake as Mia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Phat Girlz has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $7.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phat Girlz page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phat Girlz tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phat Girlz (2006)?
- In US, Phat Girlz is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phat Girlz worth watching?
- Phat Girlz holds an audience score of 4.8 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 Phat Girlz?
- Phat Girlz stars Mo'Nique, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Godfrey, Joyful Drake and Eric Roberts.
- When was Phat Girlz released?
- Phat Girlz was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.