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ComedyYear2018Duration1h 50mIMDb6.5

Dumplin'

ComedyDrama

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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Cast

Anne Fletcher

Director

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

Hilliary Begley

Lucy

Sam Pancake

Dale

Dan Finnerty

Eugene Reed

Molly McNearney

Delia Shepherd

Tian Richards

Marcus

Ryan Dinning

Patrick

Andrew Fletcher

Tim

Kristin Hahn

Writer

JM

Julie Murphy

Writer

Comments

10 Comments

C'est Dieu Qui DonneMar 19, 2025

user9416103087202May 29, 2023

source: Dumplin'

abenalocalMay 23, 2023

A very lame and mediocre attempt at something that had real potential. Some of the terrible messages include: Support means telling people they don't need to change at all in any way. Your parents should be defied because you definitely know better. People should have to accept you for who you are. No matter what that means, or how little you know about life and your place in the world. But the worst part of this movie has to be the characters. A product of the cringe-worthy and predictable writing. All lame caricatures of annoyingly familiar and shallow stereotypes. The missed opportunity is that this film could have had a great message, such as: all people are layered and different despite their surface appearance. And that unique character is developed by going through changes in life, not avoiding them. 3 out of 10 bananas.

Schardo Tv 🇬🇭🇳🇬May 23, 2023

Full disclosure, I have not read the book so I saw the movie with virgin eyes and zero expectations. If you're looking for a deep, insightful comedy drama with a bunch of existential messages this is not the movie for you. If you're looking for warm and fuzzy feelings mixed with some sass and charm I recommend this movie. My belly didn't ache from laughing, but my mouth did hurt from smiling so much. If you watch enough movies and TV they all become predictable, but that doesn't have to take away from your enjoyment or the message of self love that this movie leans on. So found a comfy spot on the couch, grab some tea, and let the positive vibes flow.

ZADDY’s zickMay 23, 2023

The movie is a good, heartlifting movie with good music and enjoyable characters. Unfortunately it leaves out a lot of major characters and a lot of the book plot. If you haven't read the book you will like it even more, irregardless it is worth the watch.

user7980524970050May 23, 2023

What a beautiful movie. In a nutshell - I laughed, I cried, I aww'd (a lot lol), and this was exactly what the doctor ordered. I really, thoroughly enjoyed this movie and I think anyone who appreciates a well-rounded, well-acted, heartwarming and bottomline human story, will enjoy this. Furthermore, Danielle Macdonald (the actress who plays "Dumplin'), was absolutely fantastic in this, as well as Jennifer Aniston who I think has really come into her own and found her comfort zone when it comes to acting - she seems to just easily play "right," if that makes sense. And lastly, the music throughout was such a delight - Dolly Parton is an amazing talent and this movie makes you appreciate that and her, so much more. Just wonderful.

maheer.abdulcarimoMay 23, 2023

I found this movie almost painful to watch. I'm not sure why I didn't turn it off. The characters are one dimensional. Okay I can handle that. The movie is cliche and predictable. I can sort of handle that. The 'deep' moments are so superficial and lacking real depth and emotion. I can't handle that. All in all a cheesy movie that wants to have a positive message but lacks the depth and originality to make the message hit home.

Nargi$ohelMay 23, 2023

This film had some cute, endearing scenes, but for the most part was painful to watch. It had a typical liberal message to force down the audience's throats. This message was about fat acceptance. Problem with the FA movement is that being overweight is not something to celebrate or accept. Truth is, there are deadly risks associated with being morbidly obese. My neighbor, who weighs 400 lbs and is diabetic, is currently in the hospital having her leg amputated. This is not something to aspire to. It would have been a better film had the obese stars gone on a diet and exercise program to lose the weight for the pageant rather than defiantly keeping themselves fat. Add to this PC theme were the Dolly Parton songs playing constantly. Made me want to tear my hair out.

🍬PlayyyyMay 23, 2023

I thought that I'd be okay with Danielle Macdonald playing a high-schooler named Willowdean, but my god she's 27 and looks to be 35. There is conflict in this film but it's all surface and we never get deeper into it. Jennifer Aniston plays the mom and she's good in her role. We don't get to see the mother-daughter conflict from both sides. Willowdean keeps telling us that her mom doesn't like/love her because she didn't turn out the way her mom wanted but, that is not what we see. I did enjoy the drag queens and the Dolly Parton. I especially liked Maddie Baillio who plays Millie Michalchuk; she was funny, sweet, and charming. Overall, this is a solid 5 out of 10.

Cambell_225May 23, 2023

This movie really conveyed a positive message. Love yourself for who u are. The acting was great and it was done in a way that was not preachy! I think any of us with self esteem issues should see it.

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