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But I'm a Cheerleader

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2000 | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Behind the Candelabra, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 25 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: expect sex.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Megan is an all-American girl. A cheerleader. She has a boyfriend. But Megan doesn't like kissing her boyfriend very much. And she's pretty touchy with her cheerleader friends. Her conservative parents worry that she must be a lesbian and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, where she must, with other lesbians and gays learn how to be straight.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    41% on Rotten Tomatoes, 39 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $3 million worldwide on a $1 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 357K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Jamie Babbit

  • Natasha LyonneMegan
  • Clea DuVallGraham
  • Cathy MoriartyMary Brown
  • RuPaulMike
  • Melanie LynskeyHilary
  • Katharine TowneSinead
  • Katrina PhillipsJan
  • Joel MichaelyJoel
  • Douglas SpainAndre
  • Kip PardueClayton