Thunderpants(2002)
Saving the world... One blast at a time!
Thunderpants Synopsis
An 11-year-old boy's amazing ability to break wind leads him first to fame and then to death row, before it helps him to fulfill his ambition of becoming an astronaut.
Thunderpants (2002) is a comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Peter Hewitt, released on May 24, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Simon Callow, Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie and Paul Giamatti. Viewers rate it 3.4 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Hewitt
- Writers:
- Peter Hewitt, Phil Hughes
- Cinematographer:
- Andy Collins
- Composer:
- Guy Fletcher
- Production:
- CP Medien, Mission Pictures, Pathé Pictures International
- Status:
- Released
Thunderpants (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Thunderpants before you stream it.
Thunderpants Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Callow
as Sir John Osgood
Stephen Fry
as Sir Anthony Silk
Celia Imrie
as Miss Rapier
Paul Giamatti
as Johnson J. Johnson
Ned Beatty
as Gen. Ed Sheppard
- Bruce Cook
Bruce Cook
as Patrick Smash
Rupert Grint
as Alan A. Allen
Bronagh Gallagher
as Mrs. Smash
Victor McGuire
as Mr. Smash
Adam Godley
as Placido P. Placeedo
Leslie Phillips
as Judge
Robert Hardy
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Peter Hewitt, written by Peter Hewitt and Phil Hughes.
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Thunderpants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.4/10 from 92 ratings.
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Thunderpants – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Thunderpants online?
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Thunderpants (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Thunderpants?
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The main cast of Thunderpants (2002) includes Simon Callow, Stephen Fry, Celia Imrie, Paul Giamatti and Ned Beatty. The film was directed by Peter Hewitt. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Thunderpants released?
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Thunderpants was released on May 24, 2002 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Thunderpants worth watching?
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Thunderpants (2002) holds an average rating of 3.4 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, family and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Thunderpants?
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Yes. The official Thunderpants trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.