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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 79.4 / 100
2015·Comedy / Romance·1h 41m

THE DUFF

“You either know one, you have one, or you are one.”

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.

Above the Line
Ari Sandel·DirectorJosh A. Cagan·ScreenplayDavid Hennings·Director of PhotographyDominic Lewis·Original Music ComposerWendy Greene Bricmont·Editor
Cast
Mae Whitman·Bianca PiperRobbie Amell·Wesley RushBella Thorne·Madison MorganSkyler Samuels·Jess HarrisBianca A. Santos·Casey CorderoRomany Malco·Principal BuchanonNick Eversman·Toby TuckerChris Wylde·Mr. FillmoreKen Jeong·Mr. ArthurAllison Janney·Dottie Piper
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Ari Sandel·DirectorJanine Gosselin·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Josh A. Cagan·Screenplay
Camera· 1
David Hennings·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Wendy Greene Bricmont·Editor
Sound & Music· 5
Dominic Lewis·Original Music ComposerJonathan Hafter·Music SupervisorMarcus Ricaud·Boom OperatorTom Kramer·Music EditorMichael Schmidt·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 8
Eric Daman·Costume DesignAaron Osborne·Production DesignErin Cochran·Art DirectionSamantha Rattner·Assistant Costume DesignerNicole LeBlanc·Set DecorationBrenda Salivia·Set CostumerLeia Verner·Art Department CoordinatorJane Galli·Makeup Department Head
Production· 11
Lane Shefter Bishop·Executive ProducerSteven Bello·Executive ProducerMary Viola·ProducerMcG·ProducerSusan Cartsonis·ProducerTed Gidlow·Executive ProducerJ.D. Evermore·Production CoordinatorBarbara J. McCarthy·CastingAngela Demo·CastingJosh A. Cagan·Co-ProducerJason Underwood·Location Manager
Other Departments· 1
Wade Allen·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
79.4
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
73%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$44M
ROI 414%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The DUFF's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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#D32D67
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Mood
Lighthearted, Comedic
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features five individuals standing in a row in front of a wall of bright yellow lockers. From left to right, a man in a plaid shirt, a woman with lon”

comedyromance
Key Elements
Yellow LockersRed And Black Plaid Shirt
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Indoor
Design Score
7/10
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