Norbit is a 2007 American comedy film, directed by Brian Robbins, and co-written by, co-produced by, and starring Eddie Murphy. The film co-stars Thandie Newton, Terry Crews, Cuba Gooding Jr., Eddie Griffin, Katt Williams, Marlon Wayans, and Charlie Murphy. It was released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures on February 9, 2007, and grossed $159 million worldwide, against a production budget of $60 million. The film was negatively received by critics and earned Murphy three Golden Raspberry Awards, out of the film's eight total nominations. However, it received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.
| Director | Brian Robbins |
| Produced by | John Davis, Eddie Murphy |
| Screenplay by | Eddie Murphy, Charles Murphy, Jay Scherick, David Ronn |
| Story by | Eddie Murphy, Charles Murphy |
| Starring | Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton, Eddie Griffin, Terry Crews, Cuba Gooding Jr. |
| Music | David Newman |
| Cinematography | Clark Mathis |
| Edited by | Ned Bastille |
| Production, company | DreamWorks Pictures, Davis Entertainment, Tollin/Robbins Productions, Murphy Films |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
| Released | February 9, 2007 |
| Running time | 102 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $60 million |
| Box office | $159.3 million |
| Netflix ID | 70053831 |
About Norbit
A shy man tries to get out of his marriage to a terrifying woman. Eddie Murphy co-wrote, co-produced, and starred in the film.
Achievement of Norbit
DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures released the movie in February, 2007. Eddie Murphy won three Golden Raspberry Awards for his roles in the film.
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