Damsels in Distress

"For these girls... it's not what you learn, it's whom you educate."

Apr 26 2012 PG-13 1h 39m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

Plot

Violet and her two cohorts attempt to help their "less-fortunate" students at Seven Oaks College - primarily by running a Suicide Prevention Centre and offering their off-beat advice whenever they get a chance. Violet's newest rescue is transfer student, Lily, and Violet wants to teach her how to talk and dress properly, and how to select appropriate men to be interested in. Along their way in helping everybody at the college, the damsels teach the fraternity doofi to hit the books, they get their hearts broken, but then attempt to start an international dance craze.

Written by

Whit Stillman

Directed by

Whit Stillman

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Westerly Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
10,233
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
67
Popularity
NA