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]
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| Directed by | Matthew Lillard |
| Screenplay by | Michael M.B. Galvin Peter Speakman |
| Based on | Fat Kid Rules the World by KL Going |
| Produced by | Jane Charles Matthew Lillard Jennifer Maas Nick Morton Rick Rosenthal Talan Torriero Evan Wasserstrom |
| Starring | Jacob Wysocki Matt O'Leary Lili Simmons Dylan Arnold Billy Campbell Riley Evetts |
| Cinematography | Noah Rosenthal |
| Edited by | Michelle M. Witten |
| Music by | Mike McCready |
Production companies | Whippany Park Productions Whitewater Films |
| Distributed by | ARC Entertainment |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot edit
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 edit
- 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 edit
Fat Kid Rules the World received positive reviews from critics and audiences, earning an 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[2]
References edit
- ^ Olsen, Mark (11 October 2012). "Review: Awkward yet endearing 'Fat Kid Rules the World'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ "Fat Kid Rules the World | Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. 22 January 2013. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
