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Dumplin' 2018

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

Status
Released
Runtime
110 minutes
Director
Anne Fletcher
Networks
Echo Films, COTA Films
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10 PG-13 ComedyDrama Released
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What is Dumplin'?

Dumplin' is a 2018 American coming-of-age comedy drama film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Kristin Hahn. Based on the 2015 novel by Julie Murphy, the story follows a Texas teen named Willowdean, the plus-size daughter of a former beauty queen, who enters a local pageant run by her mother to prove a point about measuring up and fitting in.

Type
Film
Year
2018
Status
Released
Runtime
110 minutes
Release date
Dec 20, 2018
Studios
Echo Films, COTA Films
Genres
Comedy, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.8/10
Episode runtime
~110 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Echo Films, COTA Films

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Overview

Dumplin' is a 2018 American coming-of-age comedy drama film directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Kristin Hahn. Based on the 2015 novel by Julie Murphy, the story follows a Texas teen named Willowdean, the plus-size daughter of a former beauty queen, who enters a local pageant run by her mother to prove a point about measuring up and fitting in.

The film combines elements of comedy and drama across a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes. It was released in the United States on December 7, 2018, and explores themes of self-acceptance and family relationships within the setting of a Texas pageant.

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Should you watch it?

“A plus-size Texas teen enters her former beauty queen mother's local pageant to make a point.”

Reasons to watch
  • It is a 2018 American coming-of-age comedy drama film directed by Anne Fletcher.
  • The screenplay was written by Kristin Hahn based on the 2015 novel by Julie Murphy.
  • It features a narrative centered on a Texas teen entering a local pageant run by her ex-beauty queen mother.
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  • It has a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes, which may be long for some viewers.

Watch it if you enjoy coming-of-age comedy dramas involving beauty pageants and complex family dynamics.

It is a comedy drama film with a PG-13 rating and a runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

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Where can I stream Dumplin'?

The available source materials indicate that it is a Netflix Original Film and is listed as now streaming.

Is Dumplin' worth watching?

It is a 2018 coming-of-age comedy drama directed by Anne Fletcher and based on Julie Murphy's 2015 novel, offering a story about a teen entering her mother's beauty pageant.

What is the runtime or binge duration of the film?

The film has a total runtime of 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Are there essential episodes to watch?

Dumplin' is a feature-length film rather than a television series, so it does not consist of episodes.

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