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Dumplin' Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 18, 2018

Dumplin'

Release Date: Friday, December 7, 2018 Netflix Friday, December 7, 2018 Limited

Director: Anne Fletcher

Starring: Jennifer Aniston Danielle Macdonald Dove Cameron Luke Benward Bex Taylor-Klaus

PG-13 Drama N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
Dumplin’ (Danielle Macdonald) is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston), who signs up for her mom’s pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.
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Who stars in Dumplin' – Cast List

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Who is making Dumplin' – Crew List

A look at Dumplin' behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Anne Fletcher last helmed Hocus Pocus 2 and Murder Mystery. The film's writer Kristin Hahn last penned Stargirl.

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Production – What we know about the Dumplin'

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Key Facts

  • The Dumplin’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is includes Dolly Parton’s “Girl In The Movies” and her previously-released collaboration with Sia, “Here I Am.”
  • Based on novel by Julie Murphy.

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PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for brief strong language
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Dumplin' Release Date: When was the film released?

Dumplin' was released in Netflix on Friday, December 7 , 2018. There were 15 15 other movies released on the same date, including Mary Queen of Scots, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle and Back Roads.

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