Run Fatboy Run (2007)

8/10

Plenty of laughs, plenty of heart, the Brits have done it again! This movie is all about redefining who you are, by taking control of your life. The main character Dennis (Simon Pegg) discovers the man he wants to be and will do anything to get there!

If you like British films, then you will love “Run Fatboy Run”, Great one liners, situation comedy and lovable yet quirky characters.

The Plot:

Dennis is a clueless and slightly overweight guy, who left his pregnant fiancée five years earlier. Every day, Dennis tries to persuade the woman he loves to accept him back into his life, but everyday he fails. When he discovers that Libby has found a partner in the form of American Whit, frustration grows, and Dennis vows, that for once in his life, he will finish something. This something ends up being a Nike River-run in London. With his friends Gordon and Mr. Ghoshdashtidar by his side, Dennis begins training for the marathon he must finish.

Cast:

Simon Pegg...Dennis

Thandie Newton...Libby

Hank Azaria...Whit

Dylan Moran...Gordon

Harish Patel...Mr. Ghoshdashtidar

Ameet Chana...Taxi Driver

India de Beaufort...Maya

Matthew Fenton...Jake

David Gatt...Dennis' Fan

Iddo Goldberg...Reporter

Yaourou Konate...Bridesmaid

Stephen Merchant...Marathon Runner at Race Headquarters

Jade Ramsey...Athlete Twin

Nikita Ramsey...Athlete Twin

Ruth Sheen...Claudine

Deo Simcox...School Kid

Anna Tolputt...Receptionist

David Walliams...Customer #49

Trailer