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1996 · 88 min · R

Welcome to the Dollhouse

Directed by Todd Solondz · Comedy, Drama

Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996) is a Comedy film, directed by Todd Solondz set in New Jersey during the 1990s. It runs 88 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of coming of age and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Jill Wisoff
Cinematography
Randy Drummond
Cast
Heather MatarazzoBrendan Sexton IIIEric MabiusMatthew FaberDaria KalininaAngela PietropintoBill BuellWill Lyman

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New Jersey
Setting
Suburban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeIsolation
Tone
Darkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Child LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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