Shallow Hal
"True love is worth the weight."
Originally released in 2001. Shallow Hal is a comedy/romance film. directed by Peter Farrelly.
Starring Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Jason Alexander
Synopsis
After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (3,064 votes)
Budget
$40M
Production budget
Box Office
$141.1M
3.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $141,069,860
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
- Conundrum Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shallow Hal about?
After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intri...
Who directed Shallow Hal?
Shallow Hal was directed by Peter Farrelly.
How long is Shallow Hal?
Shallow Hal has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Shallow Hal released?
Shallow Hal was released on November 1, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shallow Hal?
The main cast of Shallow Hal includes Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander, Joe Viterelli, Rene Kirby.
Is Shallow Hal worth watching?
Shallow Hal has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 3,064 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.