Run, Fat Boy, Run (2007)

Written by Michael Ian Black, Simon Pegg

Directed by David Schwimmer

Running Time: 105 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2007

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: UK/USA

Filmed in Colour

This amiable comedy, directed by David Schwimmer, stars Simon Pegg (pictured) and features a number of British comedy stars, including Dylan Moran and Simon Day.

When Dennis (Pegg) found himself standing at the altar with a gorgeous fiancée (Thandie Newton) and a son on the way, he reacted in the only way he knew how - he hot-footed it out of there.

Five years on and he's a security guard in a lingerie store, a part-time dad and a dedicated couch potato. But when his ex, Libby, starts to get serious with a super-fit, supersuccessful American (Hank Azaria), Dennis realises that he made a massive mistake in letting her go. Naturally, the best plan to get her back is to enter the marathon and beat her smug new man to the finish line.

Ex-Friend Schwimmer sticks with the tried-and-tested formula of comedy sporting underdog for his first experience of directing for the big screen, with some success. Pegg (who co-wrote the script) is everyone's favourite Britcom leading man, and there are many cameos to look out for, including David Walliams and Stephen Merchant.

When is Run, Fat Boy, Run next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Sky Screen 1 HD November 29th, 9:45pm and on Sky Screen 1 November 29th, 9:45pm. See more...

Cast

Image for Simon PeggSimon PeggDennis
Image for Thandie NewtonThandie NewtonLibby
Image for Hank AzariaHank AzariaWhit
Dylan MoranGordon
Harish PatelMr. Ghoshdashtidar
Ameet ChanaTaxi Driver
India de BeaufortMaya
Matthew FentonJake
David GattDennis' Fan
Iddo GoldbergReporter
Yaourou KonateBridesmaid
Stephen MerchantMarathon Runner at Race Headquarters
Jade RamseyAthlete Twin
Nikita RamseyAthlete Twin
Ruth SheenClaudine
Deo SimcoxSchool Kid
Anna TolputtReceptionist
Image for David WalliamsDavid WalliamsCustomer #49

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