Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1996, Welcome to the Dollhouse is a comedy and drama film directed by Todd Solondz, running about 88 minutes. “Not all girls want to play with dolls.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An unattractive 7th grader struggles to cope with suburban life as the middle child with inattentive parents and bullies at school.
Who’s in it. Welcome to the Dollhouse stars Heather Matarazzo as Dawn Wiener, Angela Pietropinto as Mrs. Weiner, Victoria Davis as Lolita and Christina Brucato as Cookie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Welcome to the Dollhouse has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Welcome to the Dollhouse page.
If you liked it. Fans of Welcome to the Dollhouse tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996)?
- In US, Welcome to the Dollhouse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Welcome to the Dollhouse worth watching?
- Welcome to the Dollhouse holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Welcome to the Dollhouse?
- Welcome to the Dollhouse stars Heather Matarazzo, Angela Pietropinto, Victoria Davis, Christina Brucato and Christina Vidal Mitchell.
- When was Welcome to the Dollhouse released?
- Welcome to the Dollhouse was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.