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Whip It

2009Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.6/5Metacritic686.6Rotten Tomatoes86%74%

A thrilling, nostalgic drama movie about sports and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Story

Be your own hero.

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.

Feels like

  • Roller Derby
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Indie Rock Soundtrack
  • Small Town Escape
  • Female Empowerment
  • Friendship
  • Texas Setting
  • Nostalgic
  • Rebellious Spirit

Cast

24 of 31

Crew

Directed by
Drew Barrymore
Written by
Shauna Cross
Produced by
Drew Barrymore, Barry Mendel
Music by
Eric Gorfain

Everyone

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Facts

April 9, 2009 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
April 9, 2009
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$17 million
Available in
54 countries

Tropes

Hidden Depths, Worthy Opponent, Coming of Age Story +9

  • Hidden Depths
  • Worthy Opponent
  • Coming of Age Story
  • Bunny-Ears Lawyer
  • Shown Their Work
  • Attack Pattern Alpha
  • AM/FM Characterization
  • Tomboy
  • Heroic BSoD
  • Ham-to-Ham Combat
  • Stage Mom
  • Boisterous Bruiser

12 of 80 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Whip It?"

Questions about Whip It

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Whip It?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Whip It from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 36 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Whip It worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.6 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 86%, and Metacritic 68).

Is Whip It okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Whip It?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Whip It plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Whip It use?

Hidden DepthsWorthy OpponentComing of Age StoryBunny-Ears LawyerShown Their WorkAttack Pattern AlphaAM/FM CharacterizationTomboyHeroic BSoDHam-to-Ham CombatStage MomBoisterous Bruiserand 68 more

TV Tropes lists 80 tropes for it, including Hidden Depths, Worthy Opponent, and Coming of Age Story.