description Dumplin' Overview
Dumplin’ is a 2018 comedy drama centered on Willowdean “Dumplin’” Dickson, portrayed by Danielle Macdonald. The film depicts the experiences of a young woman navigating self-acceptance alongside her mother, Rosie Dickson (Jennifer Aniston), and best friend, Ellen Dryver (Odeya Rush). It adapts the 2015 novel of the same name by Julie Murphy.
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info Dumplin' Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 2018 |
help Dumplin' FAQ
Is Dumplin' based on a book?
Yes, the film is adapted from Julie Murphy's 2015 young adult novel of the same name. Murphy's novel became a bestseller in the YA category and is known for its body-positivity themes.
Who plays Dumplin' in the Netflix movie?
Danielle Macdonald stars as Willowdean 'Dumplin' Dickson, with Jennifer Aniston playing her mother Rosie, a former beauty pageant queen. The film was released on Netflix in 2018.
Does Dolly Parton appear in Dumplin'?
Dolly Parton does not physically appear in the film as a character, but she is a central cultural touchstone throughout the story. She contributed original music to the soundtrack, including a collaboration with Sia.
What is the pageant in Dumplin' called?
The beauty pageant at the center of the film is the Miss Teen Bluebonnet Pageant, held in their small Texas town. Willowdean enters the pageant as a protest against conventional beauty standards, inspiring other unlikely contestants to join.
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