The Full Monty

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The Full Monty

R

Released Aug 13, 1997

1h 31m

Comedy

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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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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

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

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

From this grim working-class prospect, The Full Monty creates a lovable comedy.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Susan Wloszczyna

USA Today

It's a familiar show-biz routine but one that's spangled with happy surprises and sharp acting.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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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

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...an agreeable premise that’s employed to persistently watchable effect by Cattaneo...

Rated: 3/4

Dec 10, 2023

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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

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joe d

Don't get why people like this so much. Never, never want or need to see it again.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/28/24

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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

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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

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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

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Wicked F

Funny, clever & a brilliant story, what more can you ask for!?

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/01/23

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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

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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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