Fat Kid Rules the World (film)
- March 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)
Fat Kid Rules the World is a 2012 comedy-drama film directed by Matthew Lillard in his directorial debut. It is based on the book of the same name and stars Jacob Wysocki, Matt O'Leary, and Billy Campbell.[1]
Plot
17-year-old Troy Billings (Wysocki) is overweight and suicidal. He's saved by Marcus (O'Leary) from jumping in front of a bus and begins an uneasy friendship with Marcus. Marcus then enlists the musically challenged Troy to become the drummer in a new punk rock band. As Troy's relationship with Marcus grows, Troy's father (Campbell) becomes increasingly concerned about his son's new friendship.
Cast
- Jacob Wysocki as Troy
- Matt O'Leary as Marcus
- Billy Campbell as Mr. Billings
- Dylan Arnold as Dayle
- Tyler Trerise as Manoj
- Russell Hodgkinson as Marcus' Stepfather
- Julian Gavilanes as Matt
- Sean Donavan as Ollie
- Lili Simmons as Isabel
- Jeffrey Doornbos as Mr. Sherman
- Matthew Lillard as Guidance Counsellor
Reception
Fat Kid Rules the World received positive reviews from critics and audiences, earning an 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[2]
References
External links
- Fat Kid Rules the World at IMDb
- Fat Kid Rules the World at Rotten Tomatoes