The DUFF (2015)

A high school senior instigates a social pecking order revolution after finding out that she has been labeled the DUFF - Designated Ugly Fat Friend - by her prettier, more popular counterparts.

Director:

Ari Sandel

Writers:

Josh A. Cagan (screenplay), Kody Keplinger (novel)

Stars:

Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne, Robbie Amell

1 win & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mae Whitman	...	Bianca Piper
Robbie Amell	...	Wesley Rush
Bella Thorne	...	Madison Morgan
Bianca A. Santos	...	Casey
Skyler Samuels	...	Jess
Romany Malco	...	Principal Buchanan
Nick Eversman	...	Toby
Chris Wylde	...	Mr. Filmore
Ken Jeong	...	Mr. Arthur
Allison Janney	...	Dottie
Rebecca Weil	...	Caitlyn
Seth Meriwether	...	A.J.
Erick Chavarria	...	Señor Gomez
Brian Dewar McNamara	...	Matt
Benjamin Taylor Davis	...	Jeffrey (as Benjamin Davis)

Storyline

Bianca is a content high school senior whose world is shattered when she learns the student body knows her as 'The DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier, more popular friends. Now, despite the words of caution from her favorite teacher, she puts aside the potential distraction of her crush, Toby, and enlists Wesley, a slick but charming jock, to help reinvent herself. To save her senior year from turning into a total disaster, Bianca must find the confidence to overthrow the school's ruthless label maker Madison and remind everyone that no matter what people look or act like, we are all someone's DUFF.

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Plot Keywords:

male objectification | high school | teen movie | mother daughter relationship | high school student | 

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Taglines:

Every duff has their day

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual material throughout, some language and teen partying

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish

Release Date:

20 February 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Duff

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$10,809,149, 22 February 2015, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$34,017,854, 10 May 2015

Company Credits

Production Co:

CBS Films, Vast Entertainment, Wonderland Sound and Vision

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Duff means 'Designated Ugly Fat Friend'.

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Goofs

During the 'thinking rock' scene when Bianca and Wesley are sitting and talking. The hair on Bianca's left side keeps changing in between shots, alternating between being behind her ear, and then covering it again.

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Quotes

Bianca Piper: I'm tired of being the approachable one. I want to be the dateable one.
Wesley 'Wes' Rush: You're asking me for dating advice today of all days? Are you kidding me?
Bianca Piper: Look, I have a crush on this boy. His name is Toby Tucker. Maybe you've heard of him. Well, I can't seem to talk to him without making a total ass of myself, okay? And you never seem to have this problem.
Wesley 'Wes' Rush: Don't you hate me?
Bianca Piper: I'm glad you asked. Yes, I do, but only because you're a man-whore, and a dipshit. Can we just, can we just cool off for a sec? ...
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Crazy Credits

Closing credits are shown as computer dialog screens, login screens, and check boxes.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Donald Trump/Ken Jeong/Cam (2016)

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Soundtracks

All Night
Performed by Icona Pop
Written by Brian Lee, Jonathan Sloan, Luke Steele, Aino Jawo, Caroline Hjelt, Elof Loelv, Nick Littlemore
Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

:-)

This is a bit of an "updated version" of Mean Girls-think that movie with social media. Mae Whitman's character learns from her neighbor and star football player that she is her friends' DUFF-designated ugly fat friend, a frequency among high school cliques. This does not go over with her, and she freaks out and tries to improve things a little bit while "changing friends."

This movie does have a message-I won't ruin things by revealing it. Anyone who likes high school comedies will like this. The cast works well together, and you will like the school and teacher scenes. Overall a funny and enjoyable film.

*** out of ****