Overview
Animated character Fat Albert emerges from his TV universe into the real world, accompanied by his friends Rudy, Mushmouth, Old Weird Harold and Dumb Donald. Though the gang is flabbergasted by the modern world, they make new friends, and Albert attempts to help young Doris become popular. But things get complicated when Albert falls for her older sister, Lauri, and must turn to creator Bill Cosby for advice.
Fun facts
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Box office
Grossed $48.6M worldwide on a $45M budget
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Based on
Based on Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
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Filming locations
Filmed in Philadelphia
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Setting
Set in Pennsylvania
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Music
Music by Richard Gibbs
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Paul Elliott
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Charles KippsWriter
- Bill CosbyWriter
- Sam HarperWriter
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 25, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $45M
- Revenue
- $48.6M
- Countries
- United States of America
Streaming on
In the United States
No subscription or free streaming listed. It can be rented or bought.
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Cast
Kenan ThompsonFat Albert
Kyla PrattDoris Robertson
Dania RamirezLauri Robertson
Shedrack Anderson IIIRudolph "Rudy" Davis
Jermaine WilliamsJames "Mushmouth" Mush
Keith D. RobinsonWilliam Henry "Bill" Cosby Jr.
Marques Houston"Dumb" Donald Parker
Aaron Frazier"Old Weird" Harold Simmons
Bill CosbySelf
OmarionReggie
Keri Lynn PrattHeather
Alice GreczynBecky
Dylan CashEmmitt
Alphonso McAuleyBucky Miller
Aaron CarterTeen
J. Mack SlaughterArthur
Nick ZanoCamera Salesman
Annie AbbottMrs. Forchick
Rick OvertonCoach Gillespie- Fonzworth BentleySalesman
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