The DUFF is a 2015 American teen comedy film directed by Ari Sandel from a screenplay by Josh A. Cagan, based on the 2010 novel of the same name by Kody Keplinger. The film stars Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Nick Eversman, Skyler Samuels, Bianca Santos, Allison Janney, and Ken Jeong. The film was distributed by CBS Films via Lionsgate. CBS also produced the film with Vast Entertainment and Wonderland Sound and Vision. It was released on February 20, 2015, and was the first film for which Lionsgate took over CBS Films' distribution functions. The film received mixed reviews from critics and grossed $43 million.
| Director | Ari Sandel |
| Produced by | Susan Cartsonis, McG, Mary Viola |
| Screenplay by | Josh A. Cagan |
| Starring | Mae Whitman, Robbie Amell, Bella Thorne, Bianca Santos, Skyler Samuels, Romany Malco, Ken Jeong, Allison Janney |
| Music | Dominic Lewis |
| Cinematography | David Hennings |
| Edited by | Wendy Greene Bricmont |
| Distributed by | Lionsgate, CBS Films |
| Released | February 12, 2015 (Los Angeles), February 20, 2015 (United States) |
| Running time | 101 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $8.5 million |
| Box office | $43.7 million |
About The Duff
Based on the novel of the same name, this film follows a teenager who realizes she's not as popular as she thought she was.
Achievement of The Duff
"Duff" stands for Designated Ugly Fat Friend. The movie was filmed in Georgia. It took in $43 million at the box office globally.
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