Damsels in Distress
“For these girls... it's not what you learn, it's whom you educate.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-23
Top Cast
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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
Meredith Hagner
Alice
Joe Coots
Barman
Adam Brody
Fred Packenstacker / Charlie Walker
Billy Magnussen
Thor
Aja Naomi King
Positive Polly
Alia Shawkat
Mad Madge
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 6, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 10, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Whit Stillman
- Screenplay & Story
- Whit Stillman
- Original Score
- Mark Suozzo, Adam Schlesinger
- Original Title
- Damsels in Distress
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Westerly Films, Steeplechase-Analytic Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Whit Stillman
Whit Stillman
Mark Suozzo, Adam Schlesinger
Doug Emmett
Andrew Hafitz
Whit Stillman, Martin Shafer, Liz Glotzer
Department Leadership Roster
Whit Stillman
Director
Whit Stillman
Writer
Andrew Hafitz
Editor
Doug Emmett
Director of Photography
Mark Suozzo
Original Music Composer
Whit Stillman
Producer
Martin Shafer
Producer
Liz Glotzer
Producer
Elizabeth Jones
Production Design
Ciera Wells
Costume Design
Adam Schlesinger
Original Music Composer
Luke DiTommaso
Visual Effects Supervisor
Anthony Vincent
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Damsels in Distress
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What is Damsels in Distress about?
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.
Who directed Damsels in Distress?
Damsels in Distress was directed by Whit Stillman.
Who stars in Damsels in Distress?
The principal cast of Damsels in Distress includes Greta Gerwig, Lio Tipton, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Carrie MacLemore, Ryan Metcalf.
When was Damsels in Distress released and how long is it?
Damsels in Distress was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did Damsels in Distress make at the box office?
Damsels in Distress grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Damsels in Distress?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Damsels in Distress was composed by Mark Suozzo, Adam Schlesinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Damsels in Distress?
Damsels in Distress holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).