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Fatman 2020

“You Better Watch Out.”

Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Director
Ian Nelms, Eshom Nelms
Networks
Rough House Pictures, Sprockefeller Pictures, Mammoth Entertainment
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 1,006 votes R ActionFantasyComedy Released
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What is Fatman?

Topic: Film "Fatman" (2020). Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.

Type
Film
Year
2020
Status
Released
Runtime
100 minutes
Release date
Oct 19, 2020
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada
Studios
Rough House Pictures, Sprockefeller Pictures, Mammoth Entertainment
Budget
$20,000,000
Revenue
$1,651,413
Genres
Action, Fantasy, Comedy
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.6/10 from 1,006 votes
Episode runtime
~100 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Rough House Pictures, Sprockefeller Pictures, Mammoth Entertainment
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Overview

Topic: Film "Fatman" (2020).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Fatman (2020).
Release Date: 11/13/2020 (US).
Genres: Action, Fantasy, Comedy, American Christmas black comedy action film.
Runtime: 1h 40m.
Rating: R.
Writers/Directors: Eshom Nelms and Ian Nelms.
Cast: Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins, Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
Plot: A rowdy, unorthodox Santa Claus is fighting to save his declining business. He is described as jaded and gritty, struggling with ennui, production issues, and government [text cut off in source, but I'll stick to what's there]. Billy, a neglected and precocious 12 year old, hires a hit man to kill Santa after receiving a lump of coal in his stocking.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): Fatman is a 2020 American Christmas black comedy action film. It was written and directed by Eshom

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Should you watch it?

“A neglected twelve-year-old hires a hit man to kill a struggling, unorthodox Santa Claus.”

#christmas-black-comedy#action-fantasy#gritty-santa-claus#unorthodox-holiday-tradition#declining-business
Reasons to watch
  • Features a unique and unorthodox slant on traditional holiday themes.
  • Stars notable cast members Mel Gibson, Walton Goggins, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.
  • Blends action, fantasy, and black comedy genres into a distinctive narrative.
Keep in mind
  • The dark and unorthodox premise may not appeal to viewers seeking traditional holiday cheer.

Watch it if you want to see a gritty, unorthodox action comedy about a struggling Santa Claus and a vengeful child.

The tone is a black comedy and action film with an unorthodox slant on holiday traditions, running for 1 hour and 40 minutes and rated R.

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Streaming availability can vary, but platforms such as Plex list the film for viewing.

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It is worth watching if you enjoy R-rated black comedies and action films that offer an unorthodox slant on holiday traditions.

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As a feature film released in 2020, Fatman has a total runtime of 1 hour and 40 minutes.

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Fatman is a feature-length film released in 2020 rather than a television series with episodes.

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