Movies like The DUFF

Key Features:: High school, Coming-of-age, Self-discovery, Social hierarchy, Romantic comedy, Outcast, Friendship, Popularity, Self-acceptance, Teen romance, Charismatic protagonist, Mean girl, Transformation, Underdog, Humor-light
Tone:: humorous, earnest
Target Audience:: Teens, Young adults, Rom-com fans, High school drama enthusiasts
Emotional Arc:: Insecurity → Empowerment

The DUFF

2015-02-20

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.

Genres

Romance, Comedy

Cast

Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Skyler Samuels, Bianca A. Santos, Romany Malco, Ken Jeong, Chris Wylde, Allison Janney, Seth Meriwether

Crew

Ari Sandel, Josh A. Cagan

Rating

★6.766(4424 votes)