Fat Albert (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2004, Fat Albert is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Joel Zwick, running about 93 minutes. “Hey! Hey! Hey!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Animated character Fat Albert emerges from his TV universe into the real world, accompanied by his friends Rudy, Mushmouth, Old Weird Harold and Dumb Donald. Though the gang is flabbergasted by the modern world, they make new friends, and Albert attempts to help young Doris become popular. But things get complicated when Albert falls for her older sister, Lauri, and must turn to creator Bill Cosby for advice.
Who’s in it. Fat Albert stars Kenan Thompson as Fat Albert, Kyla Pratt as Doris Robertson, Dania Ramirez as Lauri Robertson and Shedrack Anderson III as Rudolph "Rudy" Davis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Fat Albert has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $48.6M 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 Fat Albert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fat Albert tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fat Albert (2004)?
- In US, Fat Albert 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 Fat Albert worth watching?
- Fat Albert holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fat Albert?
- Fat Albert stars Kenan Thompson, Kyla Pratt, Dania Ramirez, Shedrack Anderson III and Jermaine Williams.
- When was Fat Albert released?
- Fat Albert was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.