Dumplin' (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2018, Dumplin' is a comedy, drama and music film directed by Anne Fletcher, running about 110 minutes. “Find out who you are and do it on purpose” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To prove a point about measuring up and fitting in, Texas teen Willowdean “Dumplin’” Dickson enters a local pageant run by her ex-beauty queen mom.
Who’s in it. Dumplin' stars Danielle Macdonald as Willowdean Dickson, Jennifer Aniston as Rosie Dickson, Odeya Rush as Ellen Dryver and Maddie Baillio as Millie Michalchuk, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Dumplin' has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dumplin' page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dumplin' tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dumplin' (2018)?
- In US, Dumplin' is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dumplin' worth watching?
- Dumplin' holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dumplin'?
- Dumplin' stars Danielle Macdonald, Jennifer Aniston, Odeya Rush, Maddie Baillio and Bex Taylor-Klaus.
- When was Dumplin' released?
- Dumplin' was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.