Damsels in Distress

Overview

A trio of beautiful girls set out to revolutionize life at a grungy American university: the dynamic leader Violet Wister, principled Rose and sexy Heather. They welcome transfer student Lily into their group which seeks to help severely depressed students with a program of good hygiene and musical dance numbers.

Directed by Whit Stillman

Top cast

Greta Gerwig

Violet Wister

Lio Tipton

Lily

Megalyn Echikunwoke

Rose

Carrie MacLemore

Heather

Ryan Metcalf

Frank

Jermaine Crawford

Jimbo

Caitlin FitzGerald

Priss

Zach Woods

Rick DeWolfe

D

Domenico D'Ippolito

Complainer Student

Nick Blaemire

Freak Astaire

Aubrey Plaza

Depressed Debbie

Hugo Becker

Xavier

Meredith Hagner

Alice

J

Joe Coots

Barman

Adam Brody

Fred Packenstacker / Charlie Walker

Billy Magnussen

Thor

Aja Naomi King

Positive Polly

Alia Shawkat

Mad Madge

C

Cortez Nance Jr.

Groundskeeper

J

Jordanna Drazin

Emily Tweeter

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