Five years ago Dennis (Simon Pegg) was at the altar about to marry Libby (Thandie Newton), his pregnant fianc e. He got cold feet and ran for the hills and he s been going in circles ever since. When Dennis discovers Libby s hooked up with high-flying-go-getter Whit (Hank Azaria), he realizes it s now or never. He enters a marathon to show he s more than a quitter but then finds out just how much sweat, strain and tears it takes to run for 26 miles. Nobody gives him a chance but Dennis knows this is his only hope to more than a running joke.

Australian filmmaker John Duigan followed up his captivating The Year My Voice Broke with Flirting. Noah Taylor repeats his Danny characterization from the earlier film, while Thandie Newton plays a Ugandan exchange student who attends an Australian girls boarding school. Billeted at a nearby boy's school, Danny finds himself falling in love with Newton, though he is frequently at a loss as to how to express himself. Flirting is the second in a proposed trilogy of John Duigan-directed films revolving around Danny's awkward years. Featured in the cast as one of Newton's schoolmates is Nicole Kidman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide.

Dennis (Simon Pegg) confesses his feelings to Libby (Thandie Newton).

Bartholomew (Tim Robbins) asks Regina (Thandie Newton) for information on Joshua Peters.

Linda (Thandie Newton) tells Chris (Will Smith) that she is leaving town.

Rasputia (Eddie Murphy) tells Kate (Thandie Newton) what is wrong with her physique.