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Release Year2001
Runtime1h 54m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresComedy, Drama, Fantasy
Votes3,220
DirectorBobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
WritersPeter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, Sean Moynihan
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShallow Hal
About Shallow Hal
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.
Directed by Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, Shallow Hal leans on a strong ensemble — Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2001.
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