Prom
Seen it?2011 | 104 min | Comedy, Romance, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (35% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. 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 About a Boy, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
At “Prom,” every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. As the big dance approaches for Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Fellow seniors Mei and Tyler harbor secrets, while others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
35% on Rotten Tomatoes, 50 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$10 million worldwide on a $8 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 44K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Joe Nussbaum
- Aimee TeegardenNova Prescott
- Thomas McDonellJesse Richter
- Nolan SotilloLucas Aman
- Cameron MonaghanCorey Doyle
- Danielle CampbellSimone Daniels
- DeVaughn NixonTyler Barso
- Kylie BunburyJordan Lundley
- Nicholas BraunLloyd Taylor
- Raini RodriguezTess Torres
- Yin ChangMei Kwan