Welcome to the Dollhouse (1996)
Kernel Score: 78% · 492 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1996-03-22
Runtime: 87 minutes
Where to watch Welcome to the Dollhouse
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-11-11.
Overview
An unattractive 7th grader struggles to cope with suburban life as the middle child with inattentive parents and bullies at school.
Welcome to the Dollhouse parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this dark comedy realistically depicts school bullying and neglectful parenting toward a middle-school girl.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Depicts bullying and mockery of an unattractive 7th grader by classmates.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Heather Matarazzo as Dawn Wiener
- Brendan Sexton III as Brandon McCarthy
- Eric Mabius as Steve Rodgers
- Matthew Faber as Mark Wiener
- Daria Kalinina as Missy Wiener
- Angela Pietropinto as Mrs. Weiner
- Bill Buell as Mr. Wiener
- Will Lyman as Mr. Edwards
- Rica Martens as Mrs. Grissom
- Stacey Moseley as Mary Ellen Moriarty
Welcome to the Dollhouse FAQ
Is Welcome to the Dollhouse good?
Welcome to the Dollhouse has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch Welcome to the Dollhouse?
In the US you can stream Welcome to the Dollhouse on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Welcome to the Dollhouse OK for kids?
Welcome to the Dollhouse is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this dark comedy realistically depicts school bullying and neglectful parenting toward a middle-school girl.
What movies are like Welcome to the Dollhouse?
If you liked Welcome to the Dollhouse, try Happiness, The Edge of Seventeen, The Breakfast Club and American Fiction.