Fat Kid Rules the World (film)

Fat Kid Rules the World
Film poster
Directed byMatthew Lillard
Screenplay byMichael M.B. Galvin
Peter Speakman
Based onFat Kid Rules the World by KL Going
Produced byJane Charles
Matthew Lillard
Jennifer Maas
Nick Morton
Rick Rosenthal
Talan Torriero
Evan Wasserstrom
StarringJacob Wysocki
Matt O'Leary
Lili Simmons
Dylan Arnold
Billy Campbell
Riley Evetts
CinematographyNoah Rosenthal
Edited byMichelle M. Witten
Music byMike McCready
Production
companies
Whippany Park Productions
Whitewater Films
Distributed byARC Entertainment
Release date
  • March 9, 2012 (2012-03-09)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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.