Phat Beach (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1996, Phat Beach is a comedy and drama film directed by Doug Ellin, running about 89 minutes. “Ain't nothin' but a g-string.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A hefty homeboy borrows his dad's Mercedes and goes to the beach with his friends for wild sun & fun.
Who’s in it. Phat Beach stars Jermaine 'Huggy' Hopkins as Benny King, Claudia Kaleem as Candace Williams, Candice Merideth as Tasha King and Alma Collins as Janet, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Phat Beach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and 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 Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phat Beach tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Phat Beach (1996)?
- In US, Phat Beach is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel, and 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 Beach worth watching?
- Phat Beach holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Phat Beach?
- Phat Beach stars Jermaine 'Huggy' Hopkins, Claudia Kaleem, Candice Merideth, Alma Collins and Coolio.
- When was Phat Beach released?
- Phat Beach was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.