, giving him a "thunderous" digestive system he cannot control. The Struggle:

The film is notable for its vibrant, stylized world and a surprisingly high-profile cast. Rupert Grint: Played Alan just after his debut in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Paul Giamatti: Features as a high-ranking US government official. Stephen Fry: Appears as an eccentric judge. Keira Knightley:

Alan builds "Thunderpants," pressurized trousers to contain Patrick's gas. The Mission:

Has an uncredited, blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo as a music student. Direction: Directed by Peter Hewitt , who also helmed The Borrowers 🌟 Why It Became a Cult Favorite

Patrick is bullied at school and misunderstood by his family. The Friendship: He finds an ally in Alan A. Allen , a child prodigy with no sense of smell. The Invention: