Release Date
November 9, 2001
Director
Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Writer
Sean Moynihan, Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Cast
Joe Viterelli, Sascha Knopf, Rene Kirby, Laura Kightlinger, Zen Gesner, Susan Ward, Jason Alexander, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jack Black
Studio
Running Time
113 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for language and sexual content
What is Shallow Hal about?
Hal is a young man who bases women merely on their looks. Unfortunately for him, he isn't good enough for them. However, one day a 'spell' is cast upon him, making him see women only by their inner beauty. In other words, he sees women with good personalities as beautiful, and a relationship ensues with an obese woman, even though he sees her as slender and beautiful. ... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Gwenyth Paltrow plays an obese woman. Only the Farrelly Brothers, those responsible for such hits as Dumb and Dumber and There's Something About Mary, would think of something so absurd. Full movie review »
