Whip It (2009)

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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.

Director: Drew Barrymore
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 111 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Eric Gorfain
Cinematography: Robert D. Yeoman
Editing: Dylan Tichenor
Production: Dune Entertainment, Mandate Pictures, Vincent Pictures, Flower Films, Rye Road Productions, Babe Ruthless Productions, Barry Mendel Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Mandate International
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $15M
Box Office: $17M
Original Language: en

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

small town, sports, texas, female friendship, coming of age, roller derby, austin, texas, duringcreditsstinger, woman director, exhilarated

Trailer

Whip It Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whip It about?
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.
Who directed Whip It?
Whip It was directed by Drew Barrymore.
Who stars in Whip It?
Whip It stars Elliot Page, Alia Shawkat, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Drew Barrymore, Landon Pigg.
How long is Whip It?
Whip It has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is Whip It?
Whip It is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Whip It?
Whip It had a budget of $15M.
How much did Whip It gross?
Whip It grossed $17M worldwide.
Where was Whip It produced?
Whip It was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Whip It?
The themes of Whip It include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.