Dumplin' (2018)

Willowdean ('Dumplin'), the plus-size teenage daughter of a former beauty queen, signs up for her mom's Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.

Director:

Anne Fletcher

Writers:

Kristin Hahn (screenplay by), Julie Murphy (based on the novel by)

Stars:

Danielle Macdonald, Jennifer Aniston, Odeya Rush

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 5 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Danielle Macdonald	...	Willowdean
Jennifer Aniston	...	Rosie
Odeya Rush	...	Ellen
Maddie Baillio	...	Millie
Bex Taylor-Klaus	...	Hannah
Luke Benward	...	Bo
Georgie Flores	...	Callie
Dove Cameron	...	Bekah
Harold Perrineau	...	Lee
Kathy Najimy	...	Millie's Mom
Joshua Allan Eads	...	Candee Disch (as Ginger Minj)
Hilliary Begley	...	Lucy
Sam Pancake	...	Dale
Dan Finnerty	...	Eugene Reed
Molly McNearney	...	Delia Shepherd

Storyline

Willowdean ('Dumplin'), the plus-size teenage daughter of a former beauty queen, signs up for her mom's Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.

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Plot Keywords:

small town | dolly parton | title directed by female | beauty pageant | plus size | 

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Taglines:

Find out who you are and do it on purpose.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief strong language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Instagram

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 December 2018 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dumplin'

Filming Locations:

Atlanta, Georgia

Company Credits

Production Co:

COTA Films, Echo Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Luke Benward, who plays Bo, had a reaccuring role on Good Luck Charlie with the character's name of Beau.

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Goofs

When Ellen runs upstairs to get Will for the first day of school (18:27), Ellen's in one outfit -jean skirt and halter top- and then later shown at school in an entirely different outfit -jean overalls and t shirt. She had enough time to change herself, but not wait for Will to change.

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Quotes

Willowdean: "The difference between winning and losing is all in the details", she said.

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Connections

Referenced in Tamara Just Saw: Bird Box (2019)

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Soundtracks

It's All Good
Written by Robbie Nevil
Courtesy of Extreme Music

User Reviews

warm and perfect

"Find out who you are and do it on purpose" - Dolly Parton

Damn, Julie Murphy. You wrote every fat girls story. I knew this going into the movie tonight, this cold December night I tucked myself into bed with a box of tissues, some pizza, and my cat. I was prepared. Ready to experience one of my favorite books on the "big screen", not to mention all the Dolly and Jennifer Aniston my heart desired. Well, Julie, I cried the entire time, mission accomplished, job well done. The movie is as bright, delicious, and strong as the book, with a little extra sparkle and zhuzh.

I hope everyone out there takes a minute to think about the fat girl inside of yourself, whatever that means, and think about fondly wishing her luck on her mission to finding out who she is on purpose.