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Damsels in Distress

2012·Movie
1h 39min·PG-13
IMDb5.8Metacritic675.4Rotten Tomatoes75%39%

Where to watch

Prime

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Funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Romance5
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Some sharp wit and absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody7

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue

  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

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About

For these girls... it's not what you learn, it's whom you educate.

A trio of beautiful girls set out to revolutionize life at a grungy American university: the dynamic leader Violet Wister, principled Rose and sexy Heather. They welcome transfer student Lily into their group which seeks to help severely depressed students with a program of good hygiene and musical dance numbers.
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Crew

Directed by:
Whit Stillman, Daniel Lugo, Melinda Ziyadat
Written by:
Whit Stillman
Produced by:
Rich Delia, Whit Stillman, Paul Schnee
Composed by:
Eric Milano, Michael Miller, Leslie Bloome

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Damsels in Distress legally?

Prime

Damsels in Distress is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Damsels in Distress worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.8, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Damsels in Distress rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Damsels in Distress?

1 h 39 min

Damsels in Distress runs 1 h 39 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Damsels in Distress?

Critics71
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate Damsels in Distress higher (71) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Damsels in Distress in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Damsels in Distress?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Damsels in Distress in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Damsels in Distress use?

Beauty Is BadBrainless BeautyBungled SuicideCharacter CatchphraseCompulsive LiarCondescending CompassionDance SensationDecoy ProtagonistThe DitzSympathetic P.O.V.Pride ParadeUgly Guy, Hot Wifeand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Damsels in Distress, including Beauty Is Bad, Brainless Beauty, Bungled Suicide.