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Dumplin' (2018)
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Dumplin' (2018)

Genre
Comedy, Drama, Music
Release Date
December 7, 2018
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
http://www.instagram.com/dumplin.movie/
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Music
Release Date
December 7, 2018
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
110 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
http://www.instagram.com/dumplin.movie/
Director
Anne Fletcher
Producer
Kristin Hahn, Michael Costigan, Mohamed AlRafi, Trish Hofmann
Screenwriter
Kristin Hahn
Starring
  • Jennifer Aniston as Rosie
  • Danielle Macdonald
  • Odeya Rush as Ellen 'El' Dryver
  • Dove Cameron
  • Harold Perrineau as Lee Wayne / Rhea Ranged
  • Luke Benward
  • Bex Taylor-Klaus
  • Maddie Baillio
  • Ann Mahoney
  • Georgie Flores
  • Ginger Minj

In the heartwarming comedy-drama "Dumplin'", directed by Anne Fletcher, a confident plus-size teenager named Willowdean, played by Danielle Macdonald, decides to enter a local beauty pageant organized by her former beauty queen mother, portrayed by Jennifer Aniston. Inspired by her late aunt and a love for Dolly Parton, Willowdean challenges the pageant's narrow standards of beauty, rallying a group of unlikely contestants including her best friend Ellen, played by Odeya Rush, and a glamorous drag queen portrayed by Ginger Minj. As Willowdean navigates her relationship with her mother and her own self-acceptance, she is supported by her loyal friend Millie, played by Maddie Baillio, and a charming love interest portrayed by Luke Benward. The film also features Dove Cameron as a rival contestant, Harold Perrineau as a supportive father figure, Bex Taylor-Klaus as a fellow outsider, and Ann Mahoney and Georgie Flores in supporting roles. With music and humor, "Dumplin'" celebrates individuality and the courage to defy expectations, delivering a touching message about inner beauty and family bonds.