Fat Albert

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Fat Albert

PG,

2004,

1h 33m,

Kids & Family/

Comedy

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22%

87 Reviews

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44%

50,000+ Ratings

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22%

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87 Reviews

44%

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50,000+ Ratings

Animated character Fat Albert (Kenan Thompson) emerges from his TV universe into the real world, accompanied by Old Weird Harold (Aaron Frazier), Dumb Donald (Marques B. Houston) and Mushmouth (Jermaine Williams). Though the gang is flabbergasted by the modern world, they make new friends, and Albert attempts to help young Doris (Kyla Pratt) become popular. But things get complicated when Albert falls for her older sister, Lauri (Dania Ramirez), and must turn to creator Bill Cosby for advice.

Critics Consensus

A bland but good-natured adaptation of the cartoon show.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 24, 2010

3/5

Cosby cartoon comes to life in tween-centered story.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

May 20, 2008

At the end of this weak comedy is a strange and touching scene in which Bill Cosby and his childhood pals from Philadelphia, now elderly men, gather at the grave of Albert Robertson, the real-life inspiration for Cosby's bighearted Fat Albert.

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Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Chronicle

Jan 15, 2005

0.5/5

Its messages are innocuous and may hold the attention of the littlest viewers, but older audience members may find themselves repulsed by their nostalgia.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Mar 22, 2026

47/100

Fat Albert is one of those films lost to the controversies in the passage of time. While this was never a great film, there is something about the kindness that permeates through the film, and through Thompson’s performance, that feels lacking today.

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

Nov 15, 2019

This is the first time in a long time I wanted to tap out of a movie.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

Apr 29, 2009

A bad movie, but I've seen much worse.

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Ron R

Jan 7, 2019

A decent film. If you have the time, I'd recommend watching it.

Harry G

Nov 8, 2018

This film was unwatchable.

Ron R

Jul 12, 2017

fat albert is a fun,silly,goofy,awesome movie it's just like the 70's cartoon but a little updated. the charaters are likeable and the writing is just great and the humor just cracks me up so hard.it's an enjoyable,fun,awesome ride

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Draco G

Feb 23, 2017

This movie comedic GENIUS. From the gags to the goofs it is one home run joke after the other. I mean who doesn't love the CLASSIC "Hey Hey Hey". 10/10 love it

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Abraham W

Sep 12, 2016

Those were scary jokes and that is not a real one then even just like Enchanted.

Abraham R

Jan 25, 2010

Some ideas are just so bad that their not worth trying but because studios are convinced it'll make them money anyway they typically throw out all reason to make it. Thus why we live in a world where "Fat Albert" exists.

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Joel Zwick

Director

Kenan Thompson

Fat Albert

Kyla Pratt

Doris

Shedrack Anderson III

Rudy

Jermaine Williams

Mush Mouth

Keith D. Robinson

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Synopsis

Animated character Fat Albert (Kenan Thompson) emerges from his TV universe into the real world, accompanied by Old Weird Harold (Aaron Frazier), Dumb Donald (Marques B. Houston) and Mushmouth (Jermaine Williams). Though the gang is flabbergasted by the modern world, they make new friends, and Albert attempts to help young Doris (Kyla Pratt) become popular. But things get complicated when Albert falls for her older sister, Lauri (Dania Ramirez), and must turn to creator Bill Cosby for advice.

Director: Joel Zwick
Screenwriter: Lowell Ganz, Bill Cosby
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Davis Entertainment
Rating: PG (Momentary Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 27, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $48.1M
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby SRD, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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