Run Fat Boy Run
Comedy
 (3/28/2008) 95 mins PG-13

6.9 (18,444 votes)
Dennis (Simon Pegg) is a clueless, bumbling overweight security guard. He works a dead end job, can't ever pay his rent, and can't maintain a relationship. Five years ago he left his beautiful pregnant fiancée (Thandie Newton) at the alter. It isn't until she moves on and starts dating a successful, American businessman (Hank Azaria) that Dennis realizes he made a mistake. Dennis can't seem to compete with the accomplished new boyfriend. He tries to win her back by attempting to run a major marathon with only three weeks to prepare. He is aided by his gambling addict friend (Dylan Moran) and his hefty lovable landlord (Harish Patel). Dennis tries valiantly to win back the love and respect of the woman he loves by finally finishing something that he set out to do....

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Cast and Crew
Simon Pegg  ......  Dennis
Thandie Newton  ......  Libby
Hank Azaria  ......  Whit
Dylan Moran  ......  Gordon
Harish Patel  ......  Mr. Ghoshdashtidar
Ameet Chana  ......  Taxi Driver
Director  .....  David Schwimmer
Producer  .....  Robert Jones; Sarah Curtis; Martha Coleman
Writer  .....  Simon Pegg; Michael Ian Black
Notes
Goofs:
Continuity: When Dennis is being evicted, he has a fresh wound in his face. In the next shot, it's completely gone. There is not even a scar. (more)

Trivia:
On a March 21st appearance on _"Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (1993)_, David Schwimmer discussed the scene between Hank Azaria and Simon Pegg that takes place in the locker room. Generally, if males have to be nude for a scene, they will use a nude (flesh)-colored pouch to cover themselves. However, for some reason, the pouch wouldn't stay put and Azaria ultimately decided to forgo wearing it -- but told Schwimmer not to say anything to Pegg. The reaction of shock we see from Simon Pegg when Azaria drops his towel is genuine. (more)

Filming Locations:
Cannons Health Club, Endell Street, Covent Garden, London, England, UK (more)

Quotes:
Mr. Ghoshdashtidar: I've got a surprise for you!
Dennis: Oh!... it's not a spatula is it?
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Awards:
3 nominations (more)