The DUFF
“You either know one, you have one, or you are one.”
Synopsis
Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The DUFF - Movie Trailer HD (Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne, Robbie Amell)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-28
Top Cast
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Mae Whitman
Bianca Piper
Robbie Amell
Wesley Rush
Bella Thorne
Madison Morgan
Skyler Samuels
Jess Harris
Bianca A. Santos
Casey Cordero
Romany Malco
Principal Buchanon
Nick Eversman
Toby Tucker
Chris Wylde
Mr. Fillmore
Ken Jeong
Mr. Arthur
Allison Janney
Dottie Piper
Seth Meriwether
A.J.
Rebecca Weil
Caitlyn
Erick Chavarria
Señor Gomez
Brian Dewar McNamara
Matt
Benjamin Taylor Davis
Jeffrey
RJ Shearer
Albert
Eric R. Moore
Paul
J.J. Green
Trevor
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
February 20, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$43.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.12x
+$35M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ari Sandel
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh A. Cagan
- Original Score
- Dominic Lewis
- Original Title
- The DUFF
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $8.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $43.5M
- Production Studios
- Wonderland Sound and Vision, CBS Films, Vast Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ari Sandel
Josh A. Cagan, Kody Keplinger, Kelli Lee
Dominic Lewis
David Hennings
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Steven Bello, Susan Cartsonis, Ted Gidlow, McG, Lane Shefter Bishop
Department Leadership Roster
Ari Sandel
Director
Josh A. Cagan
Screenplay
Susan Cartsonis
Producer
McG
Producer
Mary Viola
Producer
David Hennings
Director of Photography
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Editor
Aaron Osborne
Production Design
Eric Daman
Costume Design
Wade Allen
Stunt Coordinator
Dominic Lewis
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The DUFF
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What is The DUFF about?
Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.
Who directed The DUFF?
The DUFF was directed by Ari Sandel.
Who stars in The DUFF?
The principal cast of The DUFF includes Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Skyler Samuels, Bianca A. Santos.
When was The DUFF released and how long is it?
The DUFF was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of The DUFF?
The DUFF had a reported production budget of $8.5M and grossed $43.5M at the worldwide box office (5.12 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The DUFF?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The DUFF was composed by Dominic Lewis.
Is The DUFF based on a book or true story?
The DUFF is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Kody Keplinger".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The DUFF?
The DUFF holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).