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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Greta Gerwig Violet Wister
Lio Tipton Lily
Megalyn Echikunwoke Rose
Carrie MacLemore Heather
Ryan Metcalf Frank
Jermaine Crawford Jimbo
Caitlin FitzGerald Priss
Zach Woods Rick DeWolfe
Domenico D'Ippolito Complainer Student
Nick Blaemire Freak Astaire
Aubrey Plaza Depressed Debbie
Hugo Becker Xavier

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