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The Fat Boy Chronicles

2010Movie1 h 18 min

DramaFamily
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Rotten Tomatoes–51%

A wholesome, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

Jimmy always gets teased by the football team for being overweight. As a school assignment he writes about it in his journal, but soon he finds out that he's not the only kid in school with problems.

Feels like

  • High School Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Anti-Bullying Theme
  • Emotional Journey
  • Teen Struggles
  • Friendship & Acceptance
  • Relatable Characters
  • Social Commentary
  • Personal Growth

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Jason Winn
Written by
Michael Buchanan, Diane Lang
Produced by
Savvy Lorestani, Jackson Giles

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Facts

November 21, 2010 · 1 h 18 min · Strong Language

Released
November 21, 2010
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Fat Boy Chronicles?"

Questions about The Fat Boy Chronicles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Fat Boy Chronicles?

Tubi TV

In the United States, The Fat Boy Chronicles is free with ads on Tubi TV.

Is The Fat Boy Chronicles worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Fat Boy Chronicles okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Fat Boy Chronicles plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch The Fat Boy Chronicles?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.