The Prom
Seen it?2020 | 131 min | Romance, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, 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 The Birdcage or Victor/Victoria, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
After the PTA of a conservative high school in Indiana bans same-sex couples from attending the annual prom, a gang of flamboyant Broadway stars try to boost their image by showing up to support two lesbian students.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$187K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 99K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ryan Murphy
- Meryl StreepDee Dee Allen
- James CordenBarry Glickman
- Nicole KidmanAngie Dickinson
- Kerry WashingtonMrs. Greene
- Keegan-Michael KeyPrincipal Hawkins
- Andrew RannellsTrent Oliver
- Ariana DeBoseAlyssa Greene
- Jo Ellen PellmanEmma Nolan
- Tracey UllmanVera
- Kevin ChamberlinSheldon