Release Date
October 2, 2009
DVD Release Date
January 26, 2010 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Drew Barrymore
Writer
Shauna Cross
Cast
Ellen Page, Marcia Gay Harden, Kristen Wiig, Julieete Lewis, Eve, Jimmy Fallon, Daniel Stern, Drew Barrymore
Studio
Running Time
111 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for sexual content including crude dialogue, language and drug material
What is Whip It about?
"Whip It," the directorial debut of Drew Barrymore, stars Ellen Page ("Juno") as Bliss, a rebellious Texas teen who throws in her small town beauty pageant crown for the rowdy world of roller derby. Marcia Gay Harden ("Mystic River," "Pollock") plays Bliss' disapproving mother, while Kristen Wiig ("Saturday Night Live") and Juliette Lewis ("Old School") play roller-derby stars. Also starring Eve, Jimmy Fallon, and Daniel Stern.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Drew Barrymore makes her directorial debut with Whip It, a surprisingly entertaining comedy-drama about roller derby girls. Starring Ellen Page, the movie exceeds expectations and proves to be one of the more enjoyable experiences of the year. Full movie review »
