Damsels in Distress 2012
“For these girls... it's not what you learn, it's whom you educate.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Director
- Whit Stillman
- Networks
- Westerly Films, Steeplechase-Analytic Productions
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Damsels in Distress?
Damsels in Distress is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Whit Stillman. The movie is set at a grungy university located on the East Coast of the United States.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 99 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 6, 2012
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Westerly Films, Steeplechase-Analytic Productions
- Revenue
- $1,314,358
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 209 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~99 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Westerly Films, Steeplechase-Analytic Productions
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Damsels in Distress is a comedy-drama film written and directed by Whit Stillman. The movie is set at a grungy university located on the East Coast of the United States. The narrative follows a trio of students who attempt to revolutionize campus life. This group consists of the dynamic leader Violet Wister, the principled Rose, and the sexy Heather. The three women decide to welcome a transfer student named Lily into their social circle. Together, the group seeks to assist students who suffer from severe depression. Their unconventional approach to providing help involves implementing a program centered on good hygiene and the performance of musical dance numbers. The film features a cast including Greta Gerwig, Adam Brody, Lio Tipton, and Megalyn Echikunwoke. It was released in the United States on April 6, 2012, and has a runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes. The production is classified under the genres of comedy, drama, and romance, and it holds a PG-13 rating.
Should you watch it?
“Three college students attempt to improve campus life through hygiene and dance routines.”
- Features a unique premise involving student-led social reform through dance.
- Showcases a distinct dynamic between the three central female leads.
- Explores the unconventional social hierarchy of an American university.
- The eccentric premise and specific tone may not appeal to viewers seeking traditional collegiate comedies.
Watch it if you enjoy character-focused comedies that prioritize eccentric social dynamics over standard plot structures.
This film maintains a lighthearted, comedic tone with a steady pace and is rated PG-13.
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Where can I stream Damsels in Distress?
Information regarding current streaming availability can be found on the film's page at The Movie Database.
Is this film worth watching?
Whether the film is worth watching depends on your preference for character-driven comedies with quirky, unconventional premises.
How long is the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-nine minutes.
Are there essential episodes to watch?
Damsels in Distress is a feature-length film and does not consist of episodes.
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