Brittany Runs A Marathon On this sunny day of “rest” I would like to introduce you all to Brittany, of Brittany Runs a Marathon. Brittany Forgler is a 28-year-old living in New York City with her roommate Gretchen, a teacher's assistant dreaming of social media fame. Other Amazon sites may use cookies for additional purposes. But soon she becomes a member of a small running group that inspires each other to keep going. Employed as a greeter at an off-Broadway theater, Brittany is an overweight hard partier who abuses Adderall. Bell, Downs Colaizzo, and Richard Weinberg served as executive producers. Sarah Silverman shared her reaction to the movie Brittany Runs a Marathon on Instagram. Five weeks from the marathon, her doctor informs her she has a stress fracture and will be unable to run for six to eight weeks. It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2019 and was released on August 23, 2019, by Amazon Studios. Brittany Runs a Marathon is a 2019 American comedy film written and directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo, in his directorial debut. [9], The film was the first non-documentary film to be shot at the New York Marathon. 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. “Brittany Runs a Marathon” is as simple and declarative as a movie title gets. That same day, she disrupts Demetrius's birthday party by making comments about an overweight female guest. Hilarious, outgoing and always up for a good time, New Yorker Brittany Forgler is everybody’s best friend ― except maybe her own. Awards, festivals and organizations are in Alphabetical order. She then keeps going, finishing the marathon. Brittany Runs a Marathon is a 2019 American comedy film written and directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo, in his directorial debut. Brittany takes this criticism to heart and so she starts to run. A singular amalgam of humor, heartache and self-help that won the U.S. dramatic audience award at Sundance, “Brittany” resolutely goes its own way, entertaining us as richly as anything that’s come out in awhile. Brittany Runs a Marathon doesn’t offer a roadmap for defeating our own insecurities, and although Brittany does get a happily-ever-after, it’s presented as part of an endurance run. "[3], 2019 American comedy-drama film by Paul Downs Colaizzo. Visiting a new doctor to score a prescription, she receives unwelcome news; she must get healthy and lose weight. Search for showtimes and purchase tickets for Brittany Runs A Marathon. She visits a nearby gym only to find even the cheapest fee is out of her reach. Included with Prime. Parents need to know that Brittany Runs a Marathon is a heartfelt dramedy about a woman (Jillian Bell) who changes her life when she starts running regularly. 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The film follows an overweight woman in New York City who sets out to lose weight and train for the city's annual marathon. She also encounters Jern, who says he loves her. 23 talking about this. It stars Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lil Rel Howery, and Micah Stock. Seth and Catherine's predictions that Brittany will have sex and fall in love with Jern eventually come true. That distinction, let me tell you, makes all the difference. (Rating bulletin 2576 (Cert #52125), 5/1/2019) Running Time: 104 minutes: Keywords: Sundance Film Festival 2019: Source: Original Screenplay: Genre: Drama: Production Method: [6] Tobey Maguire's production company Material Pictures, picked up the film based on the verbal pitch. Prime Video uses cookies to provide services to you, including authentication, preserving settings, and delivering content. Brittany Runs A Marathon is a film as entertaining as it is inspirational, the tale of how a woman known for being the life of the party finds real friends—and a real … At first only once around the block. [3][4][5] It stars Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lil Rel Howery, and Micah Stock. [4], In November 2017, it was announced Jillian Bell, Michaela Watkins, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Lil Rel Howery, Micah Stock and Alice Lee would star in the film, with Paul Downs Colaizzo directing from a screenplay he wrote. “Brittany Runs a Marathon” is a transformation story. Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible. Soon, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: the New York City Marathon. At Catherine's divorce party, she informs Brittany that her family trust allows her to choose the charity they will donate to, and offers to have $5000 donated in her name so Brittany can run in the marathon. I took two of my running buddies to the screening with me—one whom I met 15 years ago on the NYRR Team for Kids, when we trained for the marathon while raising money for youth-running programs. Catherine reveals that running was a distraction from her nasty divorce, explaining that a year ago, she broke her wrist and was prescribed Oxycodone, and her husband used it as evidence she had relapsed into drug use, and the court denied her visitation rights to their children. The story of Brittany was inspired by Colaizzo's roommate, Brittany O'Neill, who appears in photos before the end credits. A hard-partying, unhealthy woman takes up running to prepare for the New York City Marathon. My first turning point was when I realized that all my attempts to lose weight were interrupting the rest of my life. She is invited to run in a group with her neighbor Catherine, whom Brittany detests for her seemingly perfect life. Brittany takes a bus to Philadelphia to visit her sister Cici and brother-in-law Demetrius, who was a father figure to Brittany after their parents' divorce and father's death. To learn more about how Amazon uses cookies, please see, This title may not be available to watch from your location. Brittany Runs a Marathon subtitles for free. He put together a presentation and storyboards of how the film should look and convinced producers to allow him to direct his first feature film. The comedian encouraged fans to see the movie, which is based on a true story about a woman who underwent a physical and emotional transformation while training for the New York City Marathon. [6] The real life Brittany did not lose her parents at a young age, and had a more stable job than the character in the film. [13] The climactic scene was filmed during the 2017 New York City Marathon, with three filming crews working simultaneously to cover various stages of the race. August 23rd, 2019 (Wide), released as Brittany Runs A Marathon October 25th, 2019 (Wide) November 1st, 2019 (Wide), released as Brittany Runs A Marathon (United Kingdom) Video Release: November 22nd, 2019 by Amazon Studios: MPAA Rating: R for language … Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her. [11], It had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 28, 2019. 29 talking about this. Sarah and Maggie get real with Brittany O’Neill, the woman whose story is told on the big screen in the just-released movie, “Brittany Runs a Marathon.” This candid conversation covers:-Brittany’s actual first running steps;-Brittany’s admission that she had to be clued in to washing her workout clothes after every workout (!! Brittany Runs a Marathon achieves what all other films of its kind cannot; it presents a truthful and complete discussion of what health and fitness (of mind and body) can look like. After a falling out with her roommate, Gretchen, over her changing lifestyle, Brittany moves into the house as well, bonding with Jern over their stalled lives. [1], On Rotten Tomatoes, the film had an approval rating of 88% based on 182 reviews, with an average rating of 7.30/10. The film follows an overweight woman in New York City who sets out to lose weight and train for the city's annual marathon. And yes, she does lose weight. The film itself, blessedly, is anything but. Brittany Runs A Marathon, an original film from Amazon Studios. Interviewing for a live-in nanny position, Brittany instead gets referred for a second job as a pet sitter. [10] The production company went to the New York Road Runners, organizers of the marathon, to coordinate filming and to make sure that they did not get in the way of runners. ); The movie maintains an uplifting tone despite many uncomfortable scenes in which people treat each other badly. [6] Colaizzo had never had a screenplay turned into a film before and was worried that without his involvement the film might change into something more generic. [11], Principal photography began in October 2017, in New York City. Colaizzo does a great job focusing on the frustrations faced by anyone who takes those first steps to a better life. The expository scenes of this movie are quick to highlight that Brittany is genuinely funny, smarter and stronger than she’s aware, and … The Official Showtimes Destination brought to you by Amazon Content Services LLC Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend - except her own. Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend ― except her own. The site's critical consensus reads, "Brittany Runs a Marathon is an earnest and hilarious dramedy that finally gives Jillian Bell a role worthy of her gifts. So I went down to the Student Health Services at my university and made an appointment with a doctor.By then, all my (self-defeating) weight-loss methods had caught up with me. The goal: to participate in the New York Marathon. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her. With Jillian Bell, Jennifer Dundas, Patch Darragh, Alice Lee. [18] The final worldwide box office gross was $7.4 million. Brittany Runs a Marathon Synopsis. Brittany Runs A Marathon comes to cinemas November 1st, and Amazon Prime November 15th. Dejected, Brittany returns to the dog-sitting house and discusses the state of her life with Jern. Brittany Runs a Marathon tells an inspirational story that represents one way to reach a marathon goal, but it is not the only way. Brittany Runs a Marathon is inspired by the true story of Brittany O'Neill. Tobey Maguire, Matthew Plouffe, Margot Hand, served as producers on the film, under their Material Pictures and Picture Films banners, respectively. She is a life long friend of writer/director Paul Downs Colaizzo who changed her life by getting her into running. Brittany Runs a Marathon is a movie starring Jillian Bell, Jennifer Dundas, Patch Darragh, Alice Lee. The film uplifts and inspires for all the right reasons and reaches for a higher standard. She rejects medical assistance, but accepts an assistant's offer to help her up. My first marathon was the New York City Marathon. She ignores calls and texts from Catherine, Seth, and Jern, saddened to see Seth and Catherine with their marathon medals. [16] It was released on August 23, 2019. Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend - except her own. Go to, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. In Theaters Now, Brittany Runs A Marathon, an original film from Amazon Studios. She applies for advertising jobs, for which she trained initially, and lands an entry-level position in Tribeca. Hilarious, outgoing and always up for a good time, New Yorker Brittany Forgleris everybody's best friend -- except maybe her own. Brittany gets within five pounds of her goal of losing 45 pounds. She regains weight, forcing her to run even harder, until one of her shins becomes too painful to walk on. "[19] On Metacritic, the film had a weighted average score of 72 out of 100, based on reviews from 33 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews. 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. The film had no budget for visual effects to insert Bell into the race and depended on filming the marathon for real. Brittany, Seth, and Catherine bond and, after a 5K run, set the ultimate goal: running in the New York City Marathon. On her first day, she meets fellow pet sitter Jern, who is essentially living in the house against the rules. See the release date and trailer. While considering quitting, she finds Seth, his husband and sons, and Catherine in the crowd cheering her on. My Brittany Runs a Marathon moment. After a stern but heartfelt talk with Demetrius, Brittany returns to New York and her former apartment, now alone as Gretchen is living with her on-and-off boyfriend Terrence. A young woman decides to make positive changes in her life by training for the New York City Marathon. Brittany sets boundaries with Jern to just be friends. And soon, after finishing her first mile, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: running in the New York City Marathon. In Theaters Now, Brittany Runs a Marathon Star Jillian Bell on Her 40-Pound Weight Loss and Making Life Changes By Taking Baby Steps August 23, 2019 – 1:17 PM – … She gets drunk at Demetrius’s birthday party, and when a plus-size woman, Jasmine, and her boyfriend come to the party, Brittany horribly insults them by asking how they can be together and how she can be happy. Despite her fear, she sets small achievable goals, and tries running for the first time, successfully running one block. Directed by Paul Downs Colaizzo. Genre: Comedy, Drama Running Time: 1 hour, 43 minutes View the official "Brittany Runs a Marathon" website and movie trailer. Tickets for films may ONLY be purchased at the box office. Soon, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: the New York City Marathon. Sucked into another night of partying by Gretchen, Brittany arrives for the group run and meets Seth, another struggling runner, learning they have equal goals. Brittany's pride, and continued reluctance to let Catherine into her life, force her to turn down the offer, and she leaves. The next day, she runs two. 1 talking about this. [11][14][15] Shortly after, Amazon Studios acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film for $14 million. The writer/director behind Amazon Studios’ Brittany Runs a Marathon, Paul Downs Colaizzo is a rare bird in this day and age. [7] The real life Brittney had gotten into running but it was after Colaizzo came up with the film concept that she was inspired to try the take on the New York marathon herself. [17], The film made $175,969 from five theaters in its opening weekend, an average of $35,194 per venue. Review: 'Brittany Runs A Marathon' Is A Makeover Movie, In The End Jillian Bell and the supporting cast are charming in this underdog story about a … August 23rd, 2019 (Wide), released as Brittany Runs A Marathon: Video Release: November 22nd, 2019 by Amazon Studios: MPAA Rating: R for language throughout, sexuality and some drug material. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her. Unable to win a place in the marathon through a lottery, as Seth does, her only hope is to raise enough money for a charity. She kisses him, and leaves the house to go on a run. Brittany encourages Catherine to take small steps to win her children back. One year later, Brittany runs in the marathon. Soon, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: the New York City Marathon. Right after I watched the trailer for the Amazon Studios film Brittany Runs a Marathon, I thought about the time I had forgotten to buy energy chews right before a 10-mile marathon training run. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jillian Bell, of the new movie Brittany Runs A Marathon, about relating to her character's journey and making a movie that deals with weight without being cliche. Award-winning playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo makes his directorial debut with Brittany Runs a Marathon, an uproarious, irreverent and surprisingly emotional comedy inspired by real events. Colaizzo wanted to emphasize the inspirational side of the story and take what would usually be treated as a fat sidekick stock character and instead explore her feelings and perspective. The homeowners return and, disgusted Jern and Brittany have been living there, fire them. "[20], Dennis Harvey of Variety magazine wrote, "This terrifically engaging debut feature by playwright Paul Downs Colaizzo is the best kind of "crowdpleaser": one that earns every emotional beat that might seem formulaic in four out of five similar enterprises. The day of the marathon, Brittany ignores Seth and Catherine’s calls, seeing on social media that they completed the marathon. Crew sizes were restricted and the film makers were not allowed to film on the Queensboro Bridge due to security concerns from the Department of Homeland Security. But back to Brittany – the doctor recommends Brittany to lose weight because her BMI is too high. [12] The film was shot over 29 days. 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