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The DUFF
2015 100 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★6.5
Romance, Comedy
Director: Ari Sandel
🎭 Based on
«The Duff»
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Description
Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.
Budget:
$8.5M
US Gross:
$34.03M
Worldwide:
$43.53M
Starring
Mae Whitman
Actor
Bella Thorne
Actor
Robbie Amell
Actor
Awards
1 win & 8 nominations total
Key opinion
The DUFF is widely viewed as a charming, if predictable, teen comedy that succeeds primarily due to Mae Whitman's charismatic lead performance. While opinions on its depth and humor vary, it is generally considered an uplifting and relatable take on high school social dynamics.
| Acting | Mae Whitman delivers a standout, grounded performance that carries the film and makes the protagonist relatable. | |
| Theme | The film effectively promotes themes of self-acceptance and rejecting superficial social labels. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on familiar high school tropes and a predictable narrative structure. | |
| Humor | Humor is a point of contention, with some viewers finding it warm and engaging while others perceive it as crude, low-brow, or overly reliant on cheap jokes. | |
| Adaptation | The film's adaptation of its source material is debated; fans of the book note significant deviations, though some argue the film version improves upon the original's tone. |