Brittany Runs a Marathon

You can't rush progress.

6.6
20191h 43m

Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend ― except her own. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her. She receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, but too broke for a gym and too proud to ask for help, Brit is at a loss, until her neighbor pushes her to run one sweaty block. Soon, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: the New York City Marathon.

Trailers & Videos

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Official Trailer

Thumbnail for video: 26.2 miles of Inspiration

26.2 miles of Inspiration

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Clip: "CPR"

Thumbnail for video: Clip: "What Brings You In Today"

Clip: "What Brings You In Today"

Thumbnail for video: Clip: "What Happened To You"

Clip: "What Happened To You"

Thumbnail for video: Clip: "Your Fitness Needs"

Clip: "Your Fitness Needs"

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U.S. Dramatic Competition: Brittany Runs A Marathon

Cast

Photo of Jillian Bell

Jillian Bell

Brittany Forgler

Photo of Alice Lee

Alice Lee

Gretchen

Photo of Patch Darragh

Patch Darragh

Doctor Falloway

Photo of Kate Arrington

Kate Arrington

CiCi Forgler

Photo of Dan Bittner

Dan Bittner

Terrence

Photo of Pascal Yen-Pfister

Pascal Yen-Pfister

Snobby Artist Man

Photo of Miriam A. Hyman

Miriam A. Hyman

Snobby Artist Woman

Photo of Gina Costigan

Gina Costigan

Drunk Woman

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Reviews

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SWITCH.

8/10

While ‘Brittany Runs a Marathon’ is about weight loss, it never feels pandering or forced. Instead, it comes across as extremely realistic and grounded, which allows the comedy to flow. Everyone across the board brings their A-game to bring this really fresh and heartwarming comedy to life. If you’re a fan of films like ‘Trainwreck’ or ‘The Big Sick’, put on your joggers and sweatpants to run out and see this one.
- Chris dos Santos

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https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-brittany-runs-a-marathon-literally-run-out-to-see-this-stellar-comedy

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Rodney Wollam

9/10

Brittany gets it right - that feeling you have in the pit of your stomach when you push away everyone who cares about you. A feeling I've had for a long long time. So self destructive.

A 5-star movie, reflecting the reality of life, wouldn't have a happy ending. This movie has one. But the first 60 minutes absolutely nails it.

You've reached the end.