Thunderpants

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Thunderpants

2002

1h 23m

Comedy

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A boy (Bruce Cook) who cannot control his nonstop flatulence becomes mixed up with the U.S. space program and a tenor (Simon Callow).

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 3/5

Dec 30, 2006

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Jason Best

BBC.com

Ten-year-old boys will probably find "Thunderpants" the funniest film imaginable. Most viewers whose playground days are behind them, however, will turn up their noses at a comedy adventure about a boy with uncontrollable flatulence.

Rated: 2/5

May 6, 2002

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Tom Cassidy

Common Sense Media

Fart jokes galore in warmhearted kids fantasy adventure.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 21, 2020

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Urban Cinefile Critics

Urban Cinefile

Farting is the equaliser of the world, as we know, but as a subject for film, farting offers many traps. Less so, however, if the film is honest and is aimed at a smart audience of 8 - 12 year olds, who understand the true humanising value of a fart.

Dec 8, 2002

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Matthew Turner

ViewLondon

Rated: 3/5

Oct 30, 2002

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Ian Mantgani

UK Critic

This movie should be shown in prisons so that inmates have a good reason to never return.

Rated: 0.5/4

May 28, 2002

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Sean W

Worlds collide when the original source of humour (flatulence) meets ambition beyond the sky, delivering a refreshing blend of lighthearted laughs and hard earned success. It is worth a watch, especially if you're roughly ten years of age, (even if only internally). I am glad to have watched this when I was that age, and it holds up to this day thanks to the remarkable production and notable cast.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/30/25

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Dimitra M

It took us a while to find this film online to stream, but it was well worth the search. This is the best movie ever. Way ahead of its time. It is a shame that the main actor did not have a successful career as he was excellent. There are some big names that play in this movie which is quite impressive.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/24

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Audience Member

Cried, when he farted.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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rafael z

The worst crap I've ever seen.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Just turn it off and never put it on again.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Audience Member

Really poggers best film ever. Love the farts lol

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Peter Hewitt

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Patrick Smash

Rupert Grint

Alan A. Allen

Simon Callow

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Synopsis

A boy (Bruce Cook) who cannot control his nonstop flatulence becomes mixed up with the U.S. space program and a tenor (Simon Callow).

Director: Peter Hewitt
Producer: Graham Broadbent, Damian Jones, Peter Hewitt
Screenwriter: Phil Hughes, Peter Hewitt
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 28, 2021
Runtime: 1h 23m
Sound Mix: Surround

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