Heathers: The Musical
Seen it?2022 | 136 min | Music, Comedy, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Caught Stealing or Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, start here.
- The mood
- Darkly funny, tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence and sex.
A teenage girl who halfheartedly tries to be part of the "in crowd" meets a dashing rebel who teaches her a more sinister way to play social politics.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 11 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$340K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 425K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andy Fickman
- Ailsa DavidsonVeronica Sawyer
- Simon GordonJason ‘J.D.’ Dean
- Maddison FirthHeather Chandler
- Vivian PankaHeather Duke
- Teleri HughesHeather McNamara
- Mhairi AngusMartha Dunnstock
- Liam DoyleKurt Kelly
- Rory PhelanRam Sweeney
- Vicki Lee TaylorMs. Fleming / Veronica’s Mom
- Andy BradyVeronica’s Dad / Kurt’s Dad / Principal Gowan