Fat Kid Rules the World (film)

2012 American film
  • March 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)
Running time
98 minutesCountryUnited StatesLanguageEnglish

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

  1. ^ Olsen, Mark (11 October 2012). "Review: Awkward yet endearing 'Fat Kid Rules the World'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Fat Kid Rules the World | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
  • Fat Kid Rules the World at IMDb
  • Fat Kid Rules the World at Rotten Tomatoes