"Norbit" is a comedy film released in 2007, directed by Brian Robbins and starring Eddie Murphy in the title role. The movie follows the life of Norbit Isaac, a small and awkward man who was raised by his grandmother in a rough neighborhood. As an adult, Norbit marries a woman named Rasputia (also played by Eddie Murphy), who turns out to be incredibly abusive and controlling. After a chance encounter with his childhood sweetheart, Norma (Thandie Newton), Norbit begins to re-evaluate his life and find a way to escape his miserable marriage.