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Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)

Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend ― except her own. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her. She receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, but 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. Soon, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: the New York City Marathon.

  • Comedy
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Jillian BellJillian BellBrittany Forgler
  • Photo of Michaela WatkinsMichaela WatkinsCatherine
  • Photo of Utkarsh AmbudkarUtkarsh AmbudkarJern Dahn
  • Photo of Lil Rel HoweryLil Rel HoweryDemetrius
  • Photo of Micah StockMicah StockSeth
  • Photo of Alice LeeAlice LeeGretchen
  • Photo of Patch DarraghPatch DarraghDoctor Falloway
  • Photo of Peter VackPeter VackRyan
  • Photo of Kate ArringtonKate ArringtonCiCi Forgler
  • Photo of Juri Henley-CohnJuri Henley-CohnDavid

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