Damsels in Distress(2012)
For these girls... it's not what you learn, it's whom you educate.
Damsels in Distress Synopsis
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.
Damsels in Distress (2012) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Whit Stillman, released on April 6, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Greta Gerwig, Lio Tipton, Megalyn Echikunwoke and Carrie MacLemore. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 208 ratings.
- Director:
- Whit Stillman
- Writers:
- Whit Stillman
- Producers:
- Martin Shafer, Liz Glotzer, Whit Stillman
- Cinematographer:
- Doug Emmett
- Composer:
- Mark Suozzo
- Production:
- Westerly Films, Steeplechase-Analytic Productions
- Revenue:
- $1,314,358
- Status:
- Released
Damsels in Distress (2012) Trailer
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Official Trailer
Trailer
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Damsels in Distress Cast & Crew
Main cast
Greta Gerwig
as Violet Wister
Lio Tipton
as Lily
Megalyn Echikunwoke
as Rose
Carrie MacLemore
as Heather
Ryan Metcalf
as Frank
Jermaine Crawford
as Jimbo
Caitlin FitzGerald
as Priss
Zach Woods
as Rick DeWolfe
- Domenico D'Ippolito
Domenico D'Ippolito
as Complainer Student
Nick Blaemire
as Freak Astaire
Aubrey Plaza
as Depressed Debbie
Hugo Becker
as Xavier
Key crew
Directed by Whit Stillman, written by Whit Stillman, produced by Martin Shafer, Liz Glotzer and Whit Stillman.
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Damsels in Distress Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 208 ratings.
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Damsels in Distress – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Damsels in Distress online?
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Damsels in Distress (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Damsels in Distress?
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The main cast of Damsels in Distress (2012) includes Greta Gerwig, Lio Tipton, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Carrie MacLemore and Ryan Metcalf. The film was directed by Whit Stillman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Damsels in Distress released?
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Damsels in Distress was released on April 6, 2012 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Damsels in Distress worth watching?
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Damsels in Distress (2012) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 208 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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