Fatso (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1980, Fatso is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Anne Bancroft, running about 93 minutes. “Starving for a great movie?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dominick has always been a big kid who loved eating. It was his favourite thing. Then his cousin dies from health complications due to an improper diet and his sister makes him promise to lose some weight. This is very hard for him, but he finds motivation when he falls in love with Lydia. He spends so much time kissing and walking around with her that he no longer eats as many unhealthy things, and he loses weight without even trying.
Who’s in it. Fatso stars Dom DeLuise as Dominick DiNapoli, Anne Bancroft as Antoinette, Ron Carey as Frankie and Candice Azzara as Lydia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Fatso has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fatso page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fatso tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fatso (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fatso change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fatso worth watching?
- Fatso holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fatso?
- Fatso stars Dom DeLuise, Anne Bancroft, Ron Carey, Candice Azzara and Michael Lombard.
- When was Fatso released?
- Fatso was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.