Whip It (2009) movie poster

Whip It (2009)

"Be Your Own Hero"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 66%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 77% (RT: 86%, MC: 68) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

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Director
Runtime
1h 51m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.7/10 (1,110 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metacritic
68
Cast
Elliot Page as Bliss Cavendar
Alia Shawkat as Pash
Marcia Gay Harden as Brooke Cavendar
Kristen Wiig as Maggie Mayhem
Drew Barrymore as Smashley Simpson
Landon Pigg as Oliver
Juliette Lewis as Iron Maven
Zoรซ Bell as Bloody Holly
It's divisive. Only 66% of audiences liked it based on 1,110 votes. Critics gave it 77%.
Overview
In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Drew Barrymore cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Whip It is a 2009 drama film directed by Drew Barrymore. In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin. The film has been rated by 1,110 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Whip It delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Whip It (2009) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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