Damsels in Distress

Damsels in Distress

For these girls... it's not what you learn, it's whom you educate.

Directed by Whit Stillman

Produced by Westerly Films, Steeplechase-Analytic Productions

201299 min5.5 / 10

A whimsical, character-driven comedy about female friendship and self-improvement that uses stylized musical numbers and earnest optimism to address depression and social alienation.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is Damsels in Distress easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Does Damsels in Distress end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Damsels in Distress violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is Damsels in Distress scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Damsels in Distress sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

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18/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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