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Thunderpants

2002Movie1 h 27 min

ComedyFamily
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Letterboxd2.4/5Rotten Tomatoes67%44%
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8Letterboxd2.4/5Rotten Tomatoes67%44%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Peter Hewitt
Written by
Peter Hewitt, Phil Hughes
Music by
Rupert Gregson-Williams, Guy Fletcher

Everyone

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Facts

May 24, 2002 · 1 h 27 min · Comedy, Family, Science Fiction

Released
May 24, 2002
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Genres
Comedy, Family, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Pet the Dog, Color Motif, Toilet Humor +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Thunderpants?"

Questions about Thunderpants

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thunderpants?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Thunderpants from Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Thunderpants worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 3.8, Letterboxd 2.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 67%). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (43).

Is Thunderpants okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Thunderpants make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (7 of 10) and absurd humor (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Thunderpants?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Thunderpants use?

Pet the DogColor MotifToilet HumorArc WordsThe Glasses Come OffMagical RealismActor AllusionAlcoholic ParentDid Not Do the Bloody ResearchSerial EscalationPunny NameCharacter Catchphraseand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Pet the Dog, Color Motif, and Toilet Humor.