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Whip It

2009 · 111 min

A scrappy, big-hearted underdog story that feels like a sweaty, joyful hug, full of kinetic energy and teenage self-discovery.

Directed by
Drew Barrymore
Genres
Drama
Starring
Elliot Page, Alia Shawkat, Marcia Gay Harden
Tagline
Be your own hero.
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.

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  • Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel
More options Data from JustWatch
Directed by
Drew Barrymore
Genres
Drama
Starring
Elliot Page, Alia Shawkat, Marcia Gay Harden
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Tone
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • coming-of-age
  • identity
  • family
  • friendship
  • rebellion
Places
  • small town
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror0
Humour6
Realism7
Romance4
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight5

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Genres
drama
Directed by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
111 min
Country
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Languages
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