Movies like Phat Girlz (2006)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Phat Girlz, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Precious

    #948 most popular movie yesterday

    Precious is a more serious drama about a Harlem teenager navigating personal and educational difficulties as an overweight girl. Audiences who appreciated Phat Girlz for its spotlight on a plus-sized protagonist finding her way might find resonance in Precious' impactful narrative.

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    2. Shallow Hal

    #1,379 most popular movie yesterday

    Shallow Hal is a romantic comedy about a superficial man who learns to see the inner beauty of a woman. It shares with Phat Girlz a message about looking beyond appearances to appreciate people for who they really are.

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    3. Norbit

    #1,400 most popular movie yesterday

    In Norbit, Eddie Murphy plays a mild-mannered guy engaged to a deceptively sweet woman who is actually a nightmare. The film, like Phat Girlz, has a humorous take on relationships and self-acceptance.

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    4. Bridget Jones's Diary

    #1,669 most popular movie yesterday

    Bridget Jones's Diary follows the trials and tribulations of a single woman seeking love, tackling themes of insecurity and body image. While based in the UK, its universal themes of self-love and romance will appeal to fans of Phat Girlz.

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    5. Beauty Shop

    #2,146 most popular movie yesterday

    Headed by Queen Latifah, Beauty Shop offers a funny and spirited look at the lives of a group of women in a beauty salon in Atlanta. Like Phat Girlz, it features confident and vocal female protagonists challenging societal norms.

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    6. The Nutty Professor

    #2,446 most popular movie yesterday

    The Nutty Professor, featuring Eddie Murphy, is a comedic film about an overweight scientist who invents a formula to make himself thin. The movie's humour and the journey of self-discovery align with themes explored in Phat Girlz.

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    7. Just Wright

    #5,013 most popular movie yesterday

    Just Wright follows the story of a plus-size physical therapist who falls in love with a professional basketball player while helping him recover from a career-threatening injury. Fans of Phat Girlz may appreciate the film's positive message about self-acceptance and finding love regardless of one's size.