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The Full Monty

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After losing his job at a steel factory, Gaz (Robert Carlyle) learns that his wife wants to sue him for missed child support payments. Desperate for money, Gaz and his friend Dave (Mark Addy) decide to create their own male strip-tease act. The two friends recruit four more men, including their former foreman (Tom Wilkinson) and a security guard (Steve Huison). The group promises that their show will succeed because they are willing to go "the Full Monty": completely naked.
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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 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. Feb 28, 2018 Full Review Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Rated: B Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 3/4 Jul 12, 2002 Full Review Elisa Guimarães Collider 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. Rated: B+ Jan 30, 2024 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...an agreeable premise that’s employed to persistently watchable effect by Cattaneo... Rated: 3/4 Dec 10, 2023 Full Review Dan DiNicola The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY) This is a sweet, often hilarious tale with tender moments, all underscoring a new social and economic reality that leaves factory workers everywhere wondering how they will get on. Rated: B+ Jan 10, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Gareth v Okay. A decent comedy that relies heavily on it's feel-good nature and healthy dose of British charm. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/21/24 Full Review Ryan D Such a great movie. Yes there is some dated lines but it’s also a movie from 1997 about a bunch of guys learning how to strip soooooo take it as you will. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Think P I am glad I came across this movie on Disney + The movie is well done, the storylines are very relateable - the problems and their influences on the characters are well written. The cast is doing a fantastic job. Definitely gonna rewatch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/26/23 Full Review Wicked F Funny, clever & a brilliant story, what more can you ask for!? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/01/23 Full Review StephenPaul C LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 31 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring new stars for a new generation. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/23 Full Review Mateusz C well acted and well written story with good situational based humour, Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After losing his job at a steel factory, Gaz (Robert Carlyle) learns that his wife wants to sue him for missed child support payments. Desperate for money, Gaz and his friend Dave (Mark Addy) decide to create their own male strip-tease act. The two friends recruit four more men, including their former foreman (Tom Wilkinson) and a security guard (Steve Huison). 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
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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