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Dumplin' (2018)

“Find out who you are and do it on purpose”

6.8/10 · 1,456 votes 1h 50m pg-13 ComedyDrama

#143 of 328 films from 2018 #1127 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Anne Fletcher · Written by Kristin Hahn, Julie Murphy

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Overview

To prove a point about measuring up and fitting in, Texas teen Willowdean “Dumplin’” Dickson enters a local pageant run by her ex-beauty queen mom.

Cast

Danielle Macdonaldas Willowdean
Jennifer Anistonas Rosie
Odeya Rushas Ellen
Maddie Baillioas Millie
Bex Taylor-Klausas Hannah
Luke Benwardas Bo
Georgie Floresas Callie
Dove Cameronas Bekah
Harold Perrineauas Lee
Kathy Najimyas Millie's Mom
Ginger Minjas Candee Disch
Hilliary Begleyas Lucy
Sam Pancakeas Dale
Dan Finnertyas Eugene Reed

Facts

Release dateDecember 20, 2018
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) — about the same as the 2018 average of 107 min
GenresComedy, Drama
LanguageEN
IMDbtt4878482

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Questions

How long is Dumplin'?
Dumplin' runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Dumplin' worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 1,456 votes, which places it #143 of 328 films released in 2018 in this index (top 57%) and #1127 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Dumplin'?
Dumplin' was directed by Anne Fletcher. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Proposal (2009), Hocus Pocus 2 (2022), Step Up (2006).
Who stars in Dumplin'?
Danielle Macdonald as Willowdean; Jennifer Aniston as Rosie; Odeya Rush as Ellen; Maddie Baillio as Millie; Bex Taylor-Klaus as Hannah; Luke Benward as Bo.
What is Dumplin' rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Dumplin'?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/34276.

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