Mean Girls
Seen it?2024 | 113 min | Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Ferris Bueller's Day Off or Easy A, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
New student Cady Heron is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called ‘The Plastics,’ ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George and her minions Gretchen and Karen. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels, she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$105 million worldwide on a $36 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 400K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Arturo Perez Jr., Samantha Jayne
- Angourie RiceCady Heron
- Reneé RappRegina George
- Auliʻi CravalhoJanis ʻImiʻike
- Jaquel SpiveyDamian Hubbard
- AvantikaKaren Shetty
- Bebe WoodGretchen Wieners
- Christopher BrineyAaron Samuels
- Jenna FischerMrs. Heron
- Busy PhilippsMrs. George
- Tina FeyMs. Norbury