Thunderpants facts for kids
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| Directed by | Pete Hewitt |
| Produced by | Damian Jones Graham Broadbent |
| Written by | Pete Hewitt Phil Hughes |
| Starring | Bruce Cook Rupert Grint Simon Callow Adam Godley Stephen Fry Celia Imrie Paul Giamatti Ned Beatty |
| Music by | Rupert Gregson-Williams |
| Cinematography | Andy Collins |
| Editing by | Michael Parker |
| Studio | CP Medien AG Mission Pictures Pathé Pictures International |
| Distributed by | Pathé Distribution |
| Release date(s) | 24 May 2002 |
| Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom Germany |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $7 million |
| Money made | $3 million |
Thunderpants is a funny family movie from 2002. It's about a boy named Patrick who has a very unusual problem: he can't stop farting! But this special ability actually helps him get a job as an astronaut. The film was directed by Pete Hewitt, who also directed Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey and The Borrowers. The story was created by Peter Hewitt, and the script was written by Phil Hughes. It's all about a boy who dreams of going to space, even with his gassy challenge.
Story of Thunderpants
Patrick Smash (Bruce Cook) is born with two stomachs. This makes him uncontrollably gassy from the moment he's born! His parents (Bronagh Gallagher and Victor McGuire) and the doctor (Robert Hardy) are quite surprised. As Patrick grows up, his farts become very powerful. They are so strong they can even knock people over! Because of this, his father has to move out of their home.
Patrick also gets picked on at school because of his condition. But he learns to use his unique ability to his advantage. He even gets back at the school bully, Damon (Joshua Herdman), by farting in his face. This leaves Damon with a funny, memorable experience.
Patrick's only friend is a super smart kid named Alan A. Allen (Rupert Grint). Alan has a special condition called anosmia, which means he can't smell anything. This is perfect for Patrick! Alan and Patrick work together to create "Thunderpants." These are super strong shorts designed to hold in Patrick's powerful farts.
Later, Patrick finds out that Alan has gone to the United States. Alan is helping astronauts who are stuck in outer space. Patrick soon realizes that his special gassy power might be exactly what the astronauts need to get out of trouble!
Meet the Cast
- Bruce Cook as Patrick Smash
- Rupert Grint as Alan A. Allen
- Simon Callow as Sir John Osgood
- Adam Godley as Placido P. Placeedo
- Stephen Fry as Sir Anthony Silk
- Celia Imrie as Miss Rapier
- Paul Giamatti as Johnson J. Johnson
- Ned Beatty as Gen. Ed Sheppard
- Bronagh Gallagher as Mrs Smash
- Victor McGuire as Mr Smash
- Anna Popplewell as Denise Smash
- Josh Herdman as Damon
- Leslie Phillips as Judge
- Robert Hardy as Doctor
- Devon Anderson as Dan
- Keira Knightley as Music School Student (not listed in the main cast, but thanked in the credits)
- Jonah Trenouth as Alan A. Allen (at age 5)
See also
In Spanish: Thunderpants para niños
