The DUFF (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
The DUFF is a 2015 comedy directed by Ari Sandel, starring Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne and Robbie Amell. It is partly based on The DUFF by Kody Keplinger. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $43.7 million worldwide on a $8.5 million budget. Critics gave it 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Howdy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Ari Sandel
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- Budget
- $8.5M
- Based on
- The DUFF by Kody Keplinger
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The DUFF About?
The premise of The DUFF without spoilers, adapted from The DUFF by Kody Keplinger. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Bianca, a high school senior, is shocked to learn she's been labeled "The DUFF" by her friends. Feeling humiliated, she teams up with the unexpectedly charming Wesley to change her image and challenge the popular and cruel Madison, who coined the derogatory term. Through their mission to reinvent herself, Bianca discovers her own worth and realizes everyone has a unique story to tell, regardless of labels.
The DUFF Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- high school
- teen movie
- mother daughter relationship
- high school student
- acronym in title
- title spoken by character
- bare chested male
- 2010s
- 21st century
- teen romance
- self esteem
- building self esteem
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- school
- popularity
- mannequin
- asian man
- redhead teenage girl
- school bully
- senior year of high school
- teenage protagonist
- neighbor
- friendship between girls
- teenage girl
- atlanta georgia
- football
- redhead
- embarrassment
- senior year
- female bully
- mall
- party
- jock
- teenage crush
- teenage girl as protagonist
- embarrassing situation
- captain of the football team
- high school bully
- homecoming king and queen
- school bullying
- neighbor neighbor relationship
- makeover
- forest
- high school teacher
- homecoming
- adult actress playing teenage girl
- teacher
- teenage boy teenage girl kiss
- teen kiss
- homecoming king
- teen bullying
Where to Watch The DUFF
Stream it on Hoopla and Howdy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The DUFF Cast
Mae Whitman leads the cast, with Bella Thorne and Robbie Amell. Directed by Ari Sandel; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ari Sandel
The DUFF Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The DUFF 73% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 73% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 6.7
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TMDB 68% User score
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Letterboxd 2.6 /5
368 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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The DUFF Plot Summary
What happens in The DUFF from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
For years, high school students have been confined to their customary roles such as jocks, princesses, nerds, and outcasts. However, as Bianca Piper (Mae Whitman) explains, today’s students are breaking free from these stereotypical labels. Now, you’ll find jocks engrossed in video games, princesses managing their mental health with medication, and nerds taking the reins of social dynamics. Amidst this, the not-so-attractive, slightly chubby Bianca walks through the crowded halls alongside her two stunning best friends: Jessica ‘Jess’ Harris (Skyler Samuels), an aspiring fashion designer, and Casey Cordero (Bianca A. Santos), who is known for her fierce hacking skills. Despite their striking appearances, Bianca often feels invisible as she’s overshadowed by the attention given to Jess and Casey.
Full summary
The whole story of The DUFF, scene by scene
The DUFF Box Office & Budget
The DUFF grossed $43.7 million worldwide on a $8.5 million budget, 5.1 times what it cost. $34 million came from the US and Canada and $9.7 million (22%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$43.7M
5.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $34M
- International
- $9.7M
- Budget
- $8.5M
The DUFF Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer THE DUFF - Teaser Trailer 2
- Trailer The DUFF - Movie Trailer HD (Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne, Robbie Amell)
How Well Do You Know The DUFF?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What does DUFF stand for in the movie?
Cars in The DUFF
7 cars on screen, including the Jeep Wrangler and the 2000 Nissan Sentra.
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Jeep Wrangler Minor role -
2000 Nissan Sentra Minor role -
Piaggio Vespa 125 PX Minor role -
2013 BMW 320i F30 Background role
The DUFF Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Mano Stora Amžinai Bjauri Draugė” and “D.U.F.F. Você Conhece, tem ou é”.
- Also known as
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- Mano Stora Amžinai Bjauri Draugė
- D.U.F.F. Você Conhece, tem ou é
- FACIL
- El último baile
- DUFF: Hast du keine, bist du eine
- Простушка
- DUFF : Le faire-valoir
- DUFF - Hast du keine, bist du eine
- מתוייגת
- Φ.Λ.Ο.Μ.Π.Α.
- 丑女也有春天
- Простачка
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- L'A.S.S.O. nella manica
- Загубенячка
- 퀸카가 아니어도 좋아
- THE DUFF [#ta brzydka i gruba]
- D.U.F.F.
- Vientiese
- 恐龍尤物
- Ako uloviť frajera
- La designada ultra fea
- Dežurni bajs
- THE DUFF／ダメ・ガールが最高の彼女になる方法
- ชะนีซ่าส์ มั่นหน้าเกินร้อย
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The DUFF FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of The DUFF, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The DUFF?
The DUFF runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The DUFF released?
The DUFF was released on February 20, 2015.
Who directed The DUFF?
The DUFF was directed by Ari Sandel.
More films by Ari Sandel Who is in the cast of The DUFF?
The DUFF stars Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne and Robbie Amell, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch The DUFF?
In the US, The DUFF is streaming on Hoopla, Howdy and MovieSphere+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The DUFF make at the box office?
The DUFF grossed $43.7 million worldwide ($34 million domestic, $9.7 million international) on a budget of $8.5 million.
How is The DUFF rated?
The DUFF has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 68% on TMDB.
Is The DUFF based on a book?
Yes. The DUFF is partly adapted from The DUFF by Kody Keplinger.
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