Ingrid Goes West (2017)

An unhinged social media stalker moves to LA and insinuates herself into the life of an Instagram star.

Director:

Matt Spicer

Writers:

David Branson Smith, Matt Spicer

Stars:

Aubrey Plaza, Elizabeth Olsen, O'Shea Jackson Jr.

2 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Aubrey Plaza	...	Ingrid Thorburn
Elizabeth Olsen	...	Taylor Sloane
O'Shea Jackson Jr.	...	Dan Pinto
Wyatt Russell	...	Ezra O'Keefe
Billy Magnussen	...	Nicky Sloane
Pom Klementieff	...	Harley Chung
Hannah Pearl Utt	...	Nicole (as Hannah Utt)
Joseph Breen	...	Garth Lafayette
Angelica Amor	...	Cindy
Meredith Hagner	...	Charlotte (as Meredith Kathleen Hagner)
Charlie Wright	...	Chuck
Dennis Atlas	...	Buck
Malika Williams	...	Nurse
Luis Deveze	...	Mechanic
Jay Speedy Weingarten	...	Waiter (as Jason Weingarten)

Storyline

Ingrid Thorburn is an unhinged social media stalker with a history of confusing "likes" for meaningful relationships. Taylor Sloane is an Instagram-famous "influencer" whose perfectly curated, boho-chic lifestyle becomes Ingrid's latest obsession. When Ingrid moves to LA and manages to insinuate herself into the social media star's life, their relationship quickly goes from #BFF to #WTF.

---

Plot Keywords:

instagram | defecation | sitting on the toilet | harassment | hashtag | 

---

Taglines:

She'll Follow You

---

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

---

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, drug use, some sexual content and disturbing behavior

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Page

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 August 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ingrid Batiya Gidiyor

Filming Locations:

Four Aces Movie Ranch - 14499 E Ave Q, Palmdale, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$135,301, 13 August 2017, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$3,024,308, 26 October 2017

Company Credits

Production Co:

Star Thrower Entertainment,Mighty Engine,141 Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Pappy and Harriet's, the bar that the characters visit while staying in Joshua Tree, was a principal location for THE HOWLING: NEW MOON RISING (1995).

---

Goofs

When they are talking about going to the Littledoe launch party, Ingrid finished her glass of wine. In the next shot, the glass is half full again.

---

Quotes

Ingrid Thorburn: Talk about something cool, like food or clothes or Joan Didion!

---

Connections

References Batman Forever (1995)

---

Soundtracks

Somewhere Angels Are Smiling
Written by Nora Johnston
Performed by Nora Johnston
Published by Joe M Leonard Jr and Associates
Courtesy of Resnik Music Group

User Reviews

Plaza Conveys Loneliness,Obsession, and Hilarity in the Digital Age

Ingrid Goes West is a pleasant surprise of a comedy movie, discussing obsessive personality in the social media-centric age we live in. Plaza's performance as the titular character is outstanding, with Jackson, Olsen, Russell giving great supporting roles that make their slice of Los Angeles feel extremely personal. To top off the experience, the cinematography is vibrant and the plot is a sweet balance between melancholic and hilarious. I recommend the movie to anyone looking for a unique comedy or commentary on social media.