Whip It movie poster

Whip It

"Be Your Own Hero"

April 9, 2009 1h 51m 6.7/10 (1,100 votes)

Originally released in 2009. Whip It is a drama film. directed by Drew Barrymore.

Starring Elliot Page, Alia Shawkat, and Marcia Gay Harden

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 9, 2009 16 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 6.7/10 Good (1,100 votes)
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Budget $15M Production budget
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Box Office $16.6M 1.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$15,000,000
Revenue
$16,633,035

Production Companies

  • Dune Entertainment
  • Mandate Pictures
  • Vincent Pictures
  • Flower Films
  • Rye Road Productions
  • Babe Ruthless Productions
  • Barry Mendel Productions
  • Fox Searchlight Pictures
  • Mandate International

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whip It about?

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.

Who directed Whip It?

Whip It was directed by Drew Barrymore.

How long is Whip It?

Whip It has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was Whip It released?

Whip It was released on April 9, 2009 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Whip It?

The main cast of Whip It includes Elliot Page, Alia Shawkat, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Drew Barrymore.

Is Whip It worth watching?

Whip It has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 1,100 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.