
Whip It
Be Your Own Hero
Directed by Drew Barrymore
Produced by Dune Entertainment, Mandate Pictures
A spirited coming-of-age story about a small-town misfit finding freedom, identity, and sisterhood through roller derby.
In Bodeen, Texas, 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.
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Does Whip It end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.
Is Whip It one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 89% of films.
Is Whip It easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Whip It scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Whip It violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Whip It sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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Like Whip It
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Whip It
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Whip It, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Whip It, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Whip It, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































