| Fat Kid Rules the World | |
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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 |
Release date |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.
Plot
17-year-old Troy Billings is overweight and suicidal. He's saved by Marcus 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 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 83% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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