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Empire Waist

  • 2024
  • PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
230
YOUR RATING
Missi Pyle, Rainn Wilson, Jolene Purdy, Jemima Yevu, and Mia Kaplan in Empire Waist (2024)
Lenore Miller is a plus size, insecure teen whose talent for fashion is discovered by her confident, plus-sized classmate, forcing her into the spotlight - and into the path of both bullies and new friends. Lenore's father Mark (Wilson) is her biggest cheerleader, but the fears of her image-conscious mother (Pyle) and Lenore's own insecurities prevent her from wearing her own designs. Will Lenore ever feel the self-love she inspires in others?
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Follows a group of teens learning to love their bodies through inclusive fashion design and friendship.Follows a group of teens learning to love their bodies through inclusive fashion design and friendship.Follows a group of teens learning to love their bodies through inclusive fashion design and friendship.

  • Director
    • Claire Ayoub
  • Writer
    • Claire Ayoub
  • Stars
    • Mia Kaplan
    • Jemima Yevu
    • Rainn Wilson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    230
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Claire Ayoub
    • Writer
      • Claire Ayoub
    • Stars
      • Mia Kaplan
      • Jemima Yevu
      • Rainn Wilson
    • 8User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 nominations total

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    Mia Kaplan
    Mia Kaplan
    • Lenore
    Jemima Yevu
    Jemima Yevu
    • Kayla
    Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson
    • Mark
    Missi Pyle
    Missi Pyle
    • Rachel Miller
    Jolene Purdy
    Jolene Purdy
    • Ms. Hall
    Daisy Washington
    Daisy Washington
    • Marcy
    Holly McDowell
    Holly McDowell
    • Tina
    Kassandra Tellez
    Kassandra Tellez
    • Diamond
    Tabyana Ali
    Tabyana Ali
    • Honor
    Aric Floyd
    Aric Floyd
    • Charlie
    Joe Ando-Hirsh
    Joe Ando-Hirsh
    • Kyle
    Isabella Pisacane
    Isabella Pisacane
    • Sylvie
    Sipiwe Moyo
    Sipiwe Moyo
    • Rachida Messan
    Abra Tabak
    Abra Tabak
    • School Nurse
    Ene Oloja
    • Grand-Maman
    Stacy London
    Stacy London
    • Self - Host
    Ashley Nell Tipton
    Ashley Nell Tipton
    • Buyer
    Molly Lloyd
    Molly Lloyd
    • Physician's Assistant
    • Director
      • Claire Ayoub
    • Writer
      • Claire Ayoub
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews8

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    10nicolecarlotti

    My New Comfort Movie

    The most heartwarming movie I've seen in years! Absolutely loved this! It has a powerful message which is conveyed through jokes, heartfelt moments, and friendships/relationships. Empire Waist is my new comfort movie when I need my faith restored in humanity. The characters are relatable and their motivations are clear/they all make sense (unlike so many recent movies). I wish this movie existed when I was younger, and I'm so glad it's out there now for this next generation. Everyone deserves to experience Empire Waist for themselves.

    I laughed, I cried, and I learned about the power of believing in yourself. A must-see for all ages.
    10katiekidd-31920

    Loved it

    Empire Waist is a good uplifting heartwarming movie. It is a movie for people of all ages. The cast was amazing I especially loved seeing Tabyana Ali play Honor. It is a movie I would definitely go see again & recommend to others. It makes you feel all the emotions. Some people may remember how they felt when they were in the same place those in the movie were in & how you felt back then. Maybe to some this is a movie you watch you had been about to see back when you were a teenager in school. Once again it is a good heartwarming movie that I would definitely recommend to people & would see again.
    10buenor7

    Yes, being happy as you are, but with certain precautions.

    I really liked the film

    the filming part is very good, the local recording camera angles are also good, the actors were very good all the time, especially Missi Pyle and Rainn Wilson, this greatly enhanced the film, but we must be careful when we talk about a person who has a greater weight, it's not a question of being prejudiced, or thinking it's ugly, it's nothing like that, one because I think chubby girls are beautiful, but health is also important and we shouldn't leave that aside.

    I really liked the script, showing that people can do evil by not accepting the happiness of others, and want to control others around them.
    8jagatpatel1995

    This film gave me CONFIDENCE

    This film is a godsend! It made me realize that going to the gym and eating right was the right path all along and I thank everyone involved for showing me that body positivity starts at the gym! I started by looking at myself in the mirror, which stemmed my insecurity much like the characters in this film. Then I assessed that its time to change, not only for how I look but for my health as well. This film shows just how painful it is to be a plus size person and I couldn't agree more. So many opportunities in life are missed because of these insecurities and to anyone on the same boat I say, Hit the gym.
    10xdfwf

    Don't miss it

    I went to see this film with my husband. I expected it to be funny and entertaining. It was all that - and much, much more! We laughed, we cried, we loved it! I went back with some friends and still laughed, cried, and loved it just as much. Yes, it does a great job tackling a lot of sensitive issues - but besides the message - it is just a great, very enjoyable film! In front of me was a family with 9-year-old daughters who both understood the issues and who loved the film. It left me thinking about so many things - among them, about which kind of mother I would have been if I were trying to protect my daughter from all the nastiness high school can offer.

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      Writer/Director Claire Ayoub and Casting Director Rori Bergman led a nationwide casting call to find the cast of Empire Waist, where they met lead actor and newcomer Jemima Yevu.
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      Written by Aron Forbes, Chris Spilfogel, Elliot Glasser, Katarina Gleicher

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    • Release date
      • September 27, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tamanho Real
    • Production companies
      • Wayfarer Studios
      • P&G Studios
      • Try Anyway Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 37m(97 min)
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