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The DUFF

The DUFF

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The DUFF

"You either know one, you have one, or you are one."

2015

1h 40m

6.8(4487 votes)

Romance

Comedy

Overview

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.

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Production Companies

Wonderland Sound and Vision

CBS Films

Vast Entertainment

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Mae Whitman

Mae Whitman

Bianca Piper

Robbie Amell

Robbie Amell

Wesley Rush

Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne

Madison Morgan

Skyler Samuels

Skyler Samuels

Jess Harris

Bianca A. Santos

Bianca A. Santos

Casey Cordero

Romany Malco

Romany Malco

Principal Buchanon

Nick Eversman

Nick Eversman

Toby Tucker

Chris Wylde

Chris Wylde

Mr. Fillmore

Ken Jeong

Ken Jeong

Mr. Arthur

Allison Janney

Allison Janney

Dottie Piper

Creative team

Directed by: Ari Sandel
Written by: Josh A. Cagan
Produced by: Susan Cartsonis
McG

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