''Fat Kid Rules the World'' is a 2012 comedy-drama film directed by

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in his directorial debut. It is based on the book of the same name and stars

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& 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

as Troy *

as Marcus * Billy Campbell as Mr. Billings * Dylan Arnold as Dayle *Tyler Trerise as Manoj *

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as Marcus' Stepfather *Julian Gavilanes as Matt *Sean Donavan as Ollie *

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as Isabel *Jeffrey Doornbos as Mr. Sherman *

as Guidance Counsellor

Reception

''Fat Kid Rules the World'' received positive reviews from critics and audiences, earning an 83% approval rating on

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External links

* *{{Rotten Tomatoes, fat_kid_rules_the_world 2012 films Films based on American novels American comedy-drama films 2010s English-language films 2010s American films