Winner of the SXSW Audience Award, Fat Kid Rules The World is the story of Troy Billings, seventeen, overweight, and suicidal. Just as hes about to jump in front of a bus, hes saved by Marcus, a charming high school dropout/street musician. The two begin an uneasy friendship when Marcus enlists...
R,
2012,
98 min.
Comedy
Director:
Matthew Lillard
Starring:
Jacob Wysocki, Matt O'Leary, Billy Campbell
Description
Winner of the SXSW Audience Award, Fat Kid Rules The World is the story of Troy Billings, seventeen, overweight, and suicidal. Just as he’s about to jump in front of a bus, he’s saved by Marcus, a charming high school dropout/street musician. The two begin an uneasy friendship when Marcus 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.