Thunderpants (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Thunderpants is a 2002 sci-fi comedy directed by Peter Hewitt, starring Anna Popplewell as Denise Smash, Bruce Cook and Bronagh Gallagher. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes and earned $3.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Peter Hewitt
- Original language
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English - Studio
- CP Medien
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thunderpants About?
The premise of Thunderpants without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The story follows an 11‑year‑old boy whose extraordinary flatulence makes him a media sensation, lands him in a bizarre prison, and ultimately gives him the chance to realize his dream of becoming an astronaut, as his powerful wind bursts are used to power a rocket launch and save the day.
Thunderpants Cast & Characters
Anna Popplewell leads the cast as Denise Smash, with Bruce Cook as Patrick Smash and Bronagh Gallagher as Mrs. Smash. Directed by Peter Hewitt; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Hewitt
- Anna Popplewell as Denise Smash
- Bruce Cook as Patrick Smash
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Bronagh Gallagher as Mrs. Smash - Victor McGuire as Mr. Smash
Also Starring in Thunderpants
· 11 more- Robert Hardy Doctor
- Josh Herdman Damon
- Rupert Grint Alan A. Allen
- Simon Callow Sir John Osgood
- Stephen Fry Sir Anthony Silk
- Ned Beatty Gen. Ed Sheppard
- Paul Giamatti Johnson J. Johnson
- Celia Imrie Miss Rapier
- Keira Knightley Music School Student
- Leslie Phillips Judge
- Adam Godley Placido P. Placeedo
More from Peter Hewitt
More films directed by Peter Hewitt, best-rated first: Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, Zoom, Garfield and Christmas at the Palace.
Thunderpants Plot Summary
What happens in Thunderpants from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Patrick Smash, a boy born with two stomachs, grows up in a world shaped by his extraordinary condition: sudden, powerful flatulence. Within seconds of birth, he breaks wind, shocking his parents Mrs. Smash and Mr. Smash, and even the family Doctor. As he gets older, his farts become so uncontrollable and sometimes destructive that his father must flee their home, and the people around him are knocked over by the sheer force of his emissions. The schoolyard becomes a harsh landscape, where he’s bullied by others, including Damon, yet he discovers a stubborn resilience born from his own condition.
Full summary
The whole story of Thunderpants, scene by scene
Thunderpants Box Office
Thunderpants grossed $3.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$3.1M
- International
- $3.1M
Thunderpants Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Thunderpants.
How Well Do You Know Thunderpants?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the boy whose powerful flatulence drives the story?
Cars in Thunderpants
3 cars on screen, including the 1968 Lincoln Continental Executive Limousine and the 1982 Mini City E MkIV.
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1968 Lincoln Continental Executive Limousine Main role -
1982 Mini City E MkIV Important role -
1959 Buick Background role
Thunderpants Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “Donderbroek” and “Pum - Emissão Impossível”.
- Also known as
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- Donderbroek
- Pum - Emissão Impossível
- Plein gaz
- Pantaloncini a tutto gas
- Pojken med pruttbyxorna
- 神屁太空人
- Prďoši
- Pum! Emissão impossível
- サンダーパンツ!
- Drengen med pruttebukserne
- Afacanlar İş Başında
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Thunderpants FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Thunderpants, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thunderpants?
Thunderpants runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Thunderpants released?
Thunderpants was released on May 24, 2002.
Who directed Thunderpants?
Thunderpants was directed by Peter Hewitt.
More films by Peter Hewitt Who is in the cast of Thunderpants?
Thunderpants stars Anna Popplewell as Denise Smash, Bruce Cook as Patrick Smash and Bronagh Gallagher as Mrs. Smash, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Thunderpants make at the box office?
Thunderpants grossed $3.1 million worldwide.
Does Thunderpants have a post-credit scene?
No. Thunderpants has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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