Thunderpants (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2002, Thunderpants is a comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Peter Hewitt, running about 83 minutes. “Saving the world... One blast at a time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Thunderpants stars Bruce Cook as Patrick Smash, Rupert Grint as Alan A. Allen, Simon Callow as Sir John Osgood and Stephen Fry as Sir Anthony Silk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Thunderpants has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunderpants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunderpants tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunderpants (2002)?
- In US, Thunderpants is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thunderpants worth watching?
- Thunderpants holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunderpants?
- Thunderpants stars Bruce Cook, Rupert Grint, Simon Callow, Stephen Fry and Celia Imrie.
- When was Thunderpants released?
- Thunderpants was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.