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Welcome to the Dollhouse

Welcome to the Dollhouse

Not all girls want to play with dolls.

19967.11h 27m

Overview

An unattractive 7th grader struggles to cope with suburban life as the middle child with inattentive parents and bullies at school.

Directed by Todd Solondz
Written by Todd Solondz
Produced by Todd Solondz
Box OfficeBudget: $800KRevenue: $5.0M

Top Cast

Heather Matarazzo

Heather Matarazzo

Dawn Wiener

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton III

Brandon McCarthy

Eric Mabius

Eric Mabius

Steve Rodgers

Matthew Faber

Matthew Faber

Mark Wiener

D

Daria Kalinina

Missy Wiener

Angela Pietropinto

Angela Pietropinto

Mrs. Weiner

Bill Buell

Bill Buell

Mr. Wiener

Will Lyman

Will Lyman

Mr. Edwards

Rica Martens

Rica Martens

Mrs. Grissom

Stacey Moseley

Stacey Moseley

Mary Ellen Moriarty

Themes & Keywords

sibling relationshipnew jerseyparent child relationshipmockeryuglinessdark comedybullyingcoming of agemisfitlittle girlsuburbjunior high schoolschool life

About Welcome to the Dollhouse

Welcome to the Dollhouse is a comedy, drama film released in 1996 exploring themes of sibling relationship, new jersey, parent child relationship, mockery, ugliness, dark comedy. Directed by Todd Solondz, it stars Heather Matarazzo, Brendan Sexton III, Eric Mabius. An unattractive 7th grader struggles to cope with suburban life as the middle child with inattentive parents and bullies at school.

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