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Welcome to the Dollhouse

1996·Movie
1h 28min·R
82
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Funny, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Violence4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and satire

  • Cringe Humor8
  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Not all girls want to play with dolls.

An unattractive 7th grader struggles to cope with suburban life as the middle child with inattentive parents and bullies at school.
Dark ComedyComing-of-AgeSatireSocial CommentarySuburban LifeOutcastCringe Humor90s Indie FilmPsychological

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Welcome to the Dollhouse

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Where can I stream Welcome to the Dollhouse legally?

Welcome to the Dollhouse is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Welcome to the Dollhouse worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 94%, and Metacritic 83). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Welcome to the Dollhouse rated?

RStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Welcome to the Dollhouse?

1 h 28 min

Welcome to the Dollhouse runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Welcome to the Dollhouse?

Critics89
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Welcome to the Dollhouse higher (89) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Welcome to the Dollhouse a box office hit?

Budget$800,000
Box office$5 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $800,000 to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 6.3 times its budget.

What language is Welcome to the Dollhouse in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Welcome to the Dollhouse?

21ATAUBEBRCACYDEDKESFIGBGGGRIE+7

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Welcome to the Dollhouse in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Welcome to the Dollhouse use?

I'm Going to Disney World!Imagine SpotMore Insulting than IntendedMeaningful Name"Shaggy Dog" StoryIconic OutfitDowner EndingSadist TeacherSoft-Spoken SadistButt-MonkeyFreudian ExcuseCan't Get Away with Nuthin'and 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 storytelling tropes for Welcome to the Dollhouse, including I'm Going to Disney World!, Imagine Spot, More Insulting than Intended.