Damsels in Distress

Damsels in Distress

For these girls... it's not what you learn, it's whom you educate.

PG-13 2012 · 99 min · ★ 5.5 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

A trio of beautiful girls set out to revolutionize life at a grungy American university: the dynamic leader Violet Wister, principled Rose and sexy Heather. They welcome transfer student Lily into their group which seeks to help severely depressed students with a program of good hygiene and musical dance numbers.

Directed by Whit Stillman · Written by Whit Stillman

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