Damsels in Distress (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2012, Damsels in Distress is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Whit Stillman, running about 99 minutes. “For these girls... it's not what you learn, it's whom you educate.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Damsels in Distress stars Greta Gerwig as Violet Wister, Carrie MacLemore as Heather, Megalyn Echikunwoke as Rose and Lio Tipton as Lily, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Damsels in Distress has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Damsels in Distress page.
If you liked it. Fans of Damsels in Distress tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Damsels in Distress (2012)?
- In US, Damsels in Distress is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Damsels in Distress worth watching?
- Damsels in Distress holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Damsels in Distress?
- Damsels in Distress stars Greta Gerwig, Carrie MacLemore, Megalyn Echikunwoke, Lio Tipton and Ryan Metcalf.