To prove a point about measuring up and fitting in, Texas teen Willowdean “Dumplin’” Dickson enters a local pageant run by her ex-beauty queen mom.
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Danielle Macdonald
Willowdean Dickson
Jennifer Aniston
Rosie Dickson
Odeya Rush
Ellen Dryver
Bex Taylor-Klaus
Hannah Perez
Maddie Baillio
Millie Michalchuk
Harold Perrineau
Lee Wayne / Rhea Ranged
Luke Benward
Bo Larson
Georgie Flores
Callie Reyes
Dove Cameron
Bekah Cotter
Kathy Najimy
Mrs. Michalchuk
Director
Anne Fletcher
Screenplay
Kristin Hahn
Tagline
"Find out who you are and do it on purpose"
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Production
Echo Films, COTA Films
TrentTX
December 30, 2018
I did not know anything about the story before I watched the movie. As a life-long Dolly Parton fan, I would have been eager to see it if I had known several characters would idolize her and that Dolly's life and career would serve as an inspiration to all. The movie is a feel-good gem. Danielle MacDonald is a future favorite, and Jennifer Aniston shows real talent in making her cliched charact...
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