Shallow Hal

Shallow Hal

Only a man this shallow could fall in love this deep.

Directed by Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly

Produced by 20th Century Fox, Conundrum Entertainment

2001114 min6.2 / 10

A romantic comedy that uses magical realism and humor to explore the gap between superficial attraction and genuine connection, ultimately advocating for inner beauty and acceptance.

After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.

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  • Is Shallow Hal violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Shallow Hal scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Shallow Hal easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Shallow Hal end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Shallow Hal sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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Rarity42

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Surprise57

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Love30

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