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Dorks & Damsels (2007): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Dorks & Damsels (2007) movie poster

Dorks & Damsels is a 2007 action comedy starring Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir as Hildur, Davíð Þór Jónsson and Jóel Sæmundsson. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $751,338 worldwide.

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Dorks & Damsels (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Genres
Comedy , Action
Original language
Icelandic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dorks & Damsels About?

The premise of Dorks & Damsels without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

When Hildur, a well‑known socialite, loses her carefree lifestyle after her boyfriend Jolli is incarcerated, she must find work. She lands a job at Astrópía, a quirky shop specializing in role‑playing books. Immersing herself in geek culture, Hildur discovers new friendships and a fresh perspective on life.

Dorks & Damsels Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • friendship
  • translator
  • pop culture references
  • kidnapping
  • escape from prison
  • paparazzi
  • role playing game
  • iceland
  • geek culture
  • abusive boyfriend
  • growing up
  • comic book shop
+2 more
  • imaginary world
  • cosplay
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Cast & crew

Dorks & Damsels Cast & Characters

Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir leads the cast as Hildur, with Davíð Þór Jónsson as Jolli and Jóel Sæmundsson as Costumer in Astrópía.

Plot

Dorks & Damsels Plot Summary

What happens in Dorks & Damsels from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Hildur, Halla Vilhjálmsdóttir, a good-for-nothing beauty who works alongside the criminal car dealer Jolli, Davíð Þór Jónsson, is forced to look for work after his arrest. She lands a job at Astrópía, a shop that mixes role-playing games, DVDs, and comics, and quickly discovers that the place is a sanctuary for people who live in their own little worlds. The boss, once publicly mocked after a viral online moment from a role-playing performance, takes pity on her and gives her a chance to prove herself. To sharpen her skills, he invites her to participate in his own role-playing group, pulling her into adventures that feel more vivid than anything she’s known before.

Full summary

The whole story of Dorks & Damsels, scene by scene

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Box office

Dorks & Damsels Box Office

Dorks & Damsels grossed $751,338 worldwide.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$751.3K

International
$751.3K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dorks & Damsels?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Why does Hildur have to look for a new job at the beginning of the story?

Details

Dorks & Damsels Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Astropia - Hier gelten andere Regeln” and “Astrópía”.

Also known as
  • Astropia - Hier gelten andere Regeln
  • Astrópía
  • Astrópia
  • 冰岛疯狂店员

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FAQ

Dorks & Damsels FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Dorks & Damsels, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dorks & Damsels?

Dorks & Damsels runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Dorks & Damsels released?

Dorks & Damsels was released on August 22, 2007.

Who is in the cast of Dorks & Damsels?

Dorks & Damsels stars Ragnhildur Steinunn Jónsdóttir as Hildur, Davíð Þór Jónsson as Jolli and Jóel Sæmundsson as Costumer in Astrópía, among 21 credited actors.

How much did Dorks & Damsels make at the box office?

Dorks & Damsels grossed $751,338 worldwide.

Does Dorks & Damsels have a post-credit scene?

No. Dorks & Damsels has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dorks & Damsels in?

The original language of Dorks & Damsels is Icelandic.

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