---
title: "Men Prefer Fat Girls"
year: 1981
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/men-prefer-fat-girls-1981"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 81024
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 5.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Men Prefer Fat Girls (1981) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/men-prefer-fat-girls-1981

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Men Prefer Fat Girls is a film first released in 1981. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Société Française de Productions Cinématographiques, Groupement des Editeurs de Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A comedic look at love gone sour when a woman’s new home triggers a sudden breakup."

### Why Watch
- Comedy that tackles romantic disappointment
- Focuses on a female protagonist’s perspective

### Caveats & Content Note
- The 86‑minute runtime limits narrative depth
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with adult relationship themes and may not be suitable for very young viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, romance, relationship

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean-Marie Poiré
- **Networks / Studios**: Société Française de Productions Cinématographiques, Groupement des Editeurs de Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Josiane Balasko** as *Lydie Langlois*
- **Luis Rego** as *Gérard Langlois*
- **Dominique Lavanant** as *Arlette*
- **Daniel Auteuil** as *Jean-Yves*
- **Thierry Lhermitte** as *Hervé*
- **Ariane Lartéguy** as *Èva*
- **Martin Lamotte** as *Paul Berthellot*
- **Valérie Kaprisky** as *Une copine d'Èva*
- **Franck-Olivier Bonnet** as *Le voisin musclé*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is the film?
It is classified as a comedy.

### Q: When was the film released?
It premiered on August 19, 1981 in France.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour 26 minutes.

### Q: What is the basic premise?
Lydie, an unattractive young woman, is dumped by her fiancé after she secures a lease for an apartment.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story centers on Lydie.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Men Prefer Fat Girls — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/81024)

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