The Full Monty

The Full Monty (1997)

  • 95% of critics liked it
    (44 reviews)

  • 73% of users liked it
    (162,993 ratings)

Six guys with nothing left to lose try losing their clothing for fun and profit in this international hit comedy. Gaz (Robert Carlyle) and Dave (Mark Addy) are two former steelworkers in the British industrial town of Sheffield who have been devastated by the economic downturn in their community.… More

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R,
Directed By
Written By
Simon Beaufoy
Genres
Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy
In Theaters
Aug 13, 1997 Wide
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Tim Brayton, Antagony & Ecstasy

    Largely sweet and insubstantial, not so much "funny" as it is charming and grin-making.

  • Joyce Slaton, Common Sense Media

    Who knew male strippers could be so sweet?

  • Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

    Leaves the audience smiling and giggling, all the while painting a convincing and touching portrait of the downtrodden in England.

  • Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

    The premise of this British comedy, out-of-work male strippers, is contrived and calculated, but the film exudes charm and optimism.

  • Ryan Cracknell, Calgary Movies

    When it was first released in 1997, it made quite a name for itself, arguably in large part to the fact of its subject matter. A decade later, the shock factor is gone and what's left is a genuinely funny little film.

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  • Red L


    This is a funny film - in part because these guys make the best of a horrible situation - most of Sheffield being thrown out of work when the steelworkers are all laid off.

  • Jeff "


    The Full Monty is a good little comedy with a great cast. I very enjoyed the film, and thought it was a fine film for what it was. If you're looking for a charming comedy, The Full Monty may not be the masterwork everyone has claimed it to be. However, it is a well acted film… More

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    4 stars

  • Jake .


    This movie is nothing short of incredible. Predictable and obvious, yes; but amazing all the same. It is certainly a feel-good movie, and pretty shallow, as well; but at the same time, there is a little bit of meat (no pun intended) if you are looking for it. The acting was really… More

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