Overview
A hilarious journey of self-discovery and determination unfolds as a woman decides to take control of her life through running.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- warm
- grounded
- lazy sunday
- motivational viewing
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film an earnest, hilarious, grounded, and emotionally earned dramedy elevated by Jillian Bell's performance.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Brittany's progression from running one block to pursuing the New York City Marathon parallels her effort to change her relationships and habits.
The story foregrounds Brittany's health, shame, class limitations, and self-perception rather than presenting weight loss as a simple moral transformation.
Brittany is outgoing and widely liked while pushing away people who care about her through partying, toxic relationships, and evasiveness.
Critics specifically praised the film as an engaging, realistic crowdpleaser whose emotional beats overcome potentially formulaic premises.
Films like Brittany Runs a Marathon, and why
Trainwreck
grounded female centered comedy drama about self destructive behavior, personal growth, and difficult relationships
The Big Sick
warm, witty contemporary dramedy balancing romantic and personal complications with emotional realism
I Feel Pretty
earnest body image and self acceptance story driven by an unconventional protagonist and heartfelt humor
Bridesmaids
uplifting character driven comedy about friendship, accountability, and rebuilding one's life
Movie Details
- Director
- Paul Downs Colaizzo
- Release Date
- 2019-08-23
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (520)
Cast
- Jillian Bell
- Michaela Watkins
- Utkarsh Ambudkar
- Lil Rel Howery
- Micah Stock
- Alice Lee
- Patch Darragh
- Peter Vack
- Kate Arrington
- Juri Henley-Cohn
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Brittany Runs a Marathon about?
- A hard-partying New Yorker turns a single sweaty block into a demanding pursuit of health, accountability, and a more honest life.
- What is Brittany Runs a Marathon like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Brittany Runs a Marathon as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Brittany Runs a Marathon violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Brittany Runs a Marathon.
- What did critics think of Brittany Runs a Marathon?
- Critics broadly found the film an earnest, hilarious, grounded, and emotionally earned dramedy elevated by Jillian Bell's performance.
- Which films are like Brittany Runs a Marathon?
- Films with a similar feel include Trainwreck, The Big Sick, I Feel Pretty, and Bridesmaids.
- How long is Brittany Runs a Marathon?
- Brittany Runs a Marathon runs 103 minutes.
- Where can I watch Brittany Runs a Marathon?
- In United States, Brittany Runs a Marathon streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
