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The Full Monty

Play trailer Poster for The Full Monty R,  1997,  1h 31m,  Comedy/ Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 96% 52 Reviews Tomatometer 79% 100,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
96% Tomatometer 52 Reviews 79% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
After losing his job at a steel factory, Gaz learns that his wife wants to sue him for missed child support payments. Desperate for money, Gaz and his friend Dave decide to create their own male strip-tease act. The two friends recruit four more men, including their former foreman and a security guard. The group promises that their show will succeed because they are willing to go "the Full Monty": completely naked.
The Full Monty

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Critics Consensus

Cheeky and infectiously good-natured, The Full Monty bares its big beating heart with a sly dose of ribald comedy.

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David Ansen Newsweek Feb 28, 2018
The Full Monty finds both pathos and laughs in its farfetched conceit, avoiding the pitfalls of sappiness and shtik. Odds are good you'll exit grinning. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
3/4
From this grim working-class prospect, The Full Monty creates a lovable comedy. Go to Full Review
Russell Smith Austin Chronicle Jan 1, 2000
3/5
The Full Monty is feel-good comedy with none of the pejorative hints of innocuous blandness that term so often implies. Go to Full Review
Gary Wolcott Tri-City Herald Sep 23, 2025
4/5
A well-written farce that has lovable -- though pathetic -- characters and the kind of offbeat humor only found in British films. Go to Full Review
Elisa Guimarães Collider Jan 30, 2024
B+
Full Monty excels at this debate, finding new grounds for its characters to stand on. However, its shyness on approaching different kinds of sexuality leaves something to be desired. Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Dec 10, 2023
3/4
...an agreeable premise that’s employed to persistently watchable effect by Cattaneo... Go to Full Review
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Finn P Feb 27, 2019 Shake And Groove Off Beat. The Full Monty Cattaneo's film is a big box of chocolates- not to steal any quotes- surprising and delightful the experience is, the humor part of it is just a cherry on top of all the razzle dazzle it sweats for. Drawing on the laughs with physical comedy, body shaming jokes and blatantly stealing and stripping, the film distracts you with equal sincerity on the appealing aspects of the script. This group of broken guys at the brisk of declaring bankruptcy in their professional and personal life, all comes in with a specific characteristic. A stereotypical format of such genre, but the content in here is not to be taken lightly, their own conflicts and solutions they resist and lean towards is what the entire film thrives upon. The emotional drama is not over chewed or even manipulative, the subtle nuances of the heartwarming relationship of a father and son is something that is ticking throughout the course of the film set in background. Aforementioned, the humor isn't cheap, at times it is swept in smoothly into narration. For instance, when Gerald played by Tom Wilkinson confesses his embarrassing secret to Dave portrayed by Mark Addy. Speaking of whom, Addy's characters is the strongest of all and his performance makes a powerful impact on the film as he struggles with possibly from all directions; the Rocky themed background score is a pretty nice touch to it. Gaz (Robert Carlyle) the leader of the group is the apt host to follow, since he is uncertain in his own rules and terms, the affection for him comes rushing in as he guides his kid with fair examples in life. Simon Beaufoy has written a smart illuminating script, The Full Monty, as titled, goes on full speed with its gripping layered screenplay that is not provoking but ingenious in its comfort zone. See more
Rey S Jul 17, 2018 great characters, ridiculous but funny and entertaining plot.
Jul 2, 2018 Very funny movie! Robert Carlyle's character Gaz is goofy, warm and extremely lovable. Dave Addy and Tom Wilkinson give great performances. Brings a real human side out! Highly recommend if you're looking for relatable characters and a good laugh. See more
Hermione L Apr 17, 2018 Funny, smart, and brilliantly acted.
Harry R Apr 4, 2018 An absolute classic.
Poe R Mar 3, 2018 Vulgar, trashy and obvious. It means well, and sometimes you feel it. Whether or not you give it a thumps up is anyone’s guess.
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Movie Info

Synopsis After losing his job at a steel factory, Gaz learns that his wife wants to sue him for missed child support payments. Desperate for money, Gaz and his friend Dave decide to create their own male strip-tease act. The two friends recruit four more men, including their former foreman and a security guard. The group promises that their show will succeed because they are willing to go "the Full Monty": completely naked.
Director
Peter Cattaneo
Producer
Uberto Pasolini
Screenwriter
Simon Beaufoy
Distributor
20th Century Fox, Fox
Production Co
Redwave Films, Twentieth Century Fox, Channel Four Films
Rating
R
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 13, 1997, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.9M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby
Aspect Ratio
35mm, Flat (1.85:1)
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