Whip It (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2009, Whip It is a drama film directed by Drew Barrymore, running about 111 minutes. “Be Your Own Hero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In Bodeen, Texas, Land Of The Dragon, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.
Who’s in it. Whip It stars Alia Shawkat as Pash, Kristen Wiig as Maggie Mayhem, Drew Barrymore as Smashley Simpson and Shannon Eagen as Amber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Whip It has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.6M 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 Whip It page.
If you liked it. Fans of Whip It tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Whip It (2009)?
- In US, Whip It 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 Whip It worth watching?
- Whip It holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Whip It?
- Whip It stars Alia Shawkat, Kristen Wiig, Drew Barrymore, Shannon Eagen and Landon Pigg.
- When was Whip It released?
- Whip It was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.