Andres Gomez
7.5/10Simple, fresh and enjoying girls teenager movie. Perfect for not thinking much and enjoying, without having to suffer all the stereotypes.
Reviewed on January 18, 2013
Whip It(2009)
Be your own hero.
6.7(1,151)1h 51m2009-04-09
Drama
Whip It Synopsis
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.
Whip It (2009) is a drama film directed by Drew Barrymore, released on April 9, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Elliot Page, Alia Shawkat, Marcia Gay Harden and Kristen Wiig. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,151 ratings.
- Director:
- Drew Barrymore
- Writers:
- Shauna Cross
- Producers:
- Barry Mendel, Drew Barrymore
- Cinematographer:
- Robert D. Yeoman
- Composer:
- Eric Gorfain
- Production:
- Dune Entertainment, Mandate Pictures, Vincent Pictures, Flower Films, Rye Road Productions, Babe Ruthless Productions, Barry Mendel Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mandate International
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $16,633,035
- Status:
- Released
Whip It (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Whip It before you stream it.
Whip It Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elliot Page
as Bliss Cavendar
Alia Shawkat
as Pash
Marcia Gay Harden
as Brooke Cavendar
Kristen Wiig
as Maggie Mayhem
Drew Barrymore
as Smashley Simpson
Landon Pigg
as Oliver
Juliette Lewis
as Iron Maven
Zoë Bell
as Bloody Holly
Daniel Stern
as Earl Cavendar
Eve
as Rosa Sparks
Andrew Wilson
as Razor
Sarah Habel
as Corbi
Key crew
Directed by Drew Barrymore, written by Shauna Cross, produced by Barry Mendel and Drew Barrymore.
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Whip It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,151 ratings.
John Chard
8/10Be your own hero! Go Babe Ruthless! Whip It is directed by Drew Barrymore and adapted for the screen by Shauna Cross from her own novel, Derby Girl. Barrymore also co-stars alongside Ellen Page, Alia Shawkat, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Juliette Lewis, Jimmy Fallon, Daniel Stern and Landon Pigg. Bliss Cavendar (Page) is a bored teenage girl stuck in a rut in Bodeen, Texas. Her life consists of working at the…
Reviewed on May 27, 2019
Kamurai
8/10Great watch, would watch again, and can recommend. I've actually been to some of the Austin locations and seen that roller rink: it's a pretty cool place with a powerful vibe to the room. I've really had enough of pagentry, it just feels very boring, so maybe it was the perfect way to start this movie. It's a very cliche "I don't want your life" beginning, but grounding the establishing act in that foundation…
Reviewed on August 7, 2020
Wuchak
7/10_**Coming of age with the roller derby girls**_ Released in 2009, "Whip It" was Drew Barrymore's first and (so far) only full-length film in the director's chair. Drew also co-stars, but her character is decidedly peripheral. The story revolves around 17 year-old Bliss Cavendar (Ellen Page), her parents (Daniel Stern & Marcia Gay Harden) and her best friend, Pash (Alia Shawkat). Bliss is involved in the world of…
Reviewed on November 2, 2020
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Whip It – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Whip It online?
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Whip It (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Whip It?
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The main cast of Whip It (2009) includes Elliot Page, Alia Shawkat, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig and Drew Barrymore. The film was directed by Drew Barrymore. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Whip It released?
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Whip It was released on April 9, 2009 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Whip It worth watching?
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Whip It (2009) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,151 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Whip It?
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Yes. The official Whip It trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.