Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)

Two dim-witted, inseparable friends hit the road for their ten-year high school reunion and concoct an elaborate lie about their lives in order to impress their classmates.

Director:

David Mirkin

Writers:

Robin Schiff (play), Robin Schiff (screenplay)

Stars:

Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Mira Sorvino	...	Romy White
Lisa Kudrow	...	Michele Weinberger
Janeane Garofalo	...	Heather Mooney
Alan Cumming	...	Sandy Frink
Julia Campbell	...	Christie Masters
Mia Cottet	...	Cheryl Quick
Kristin Bauer van Straten	...	Kelly Possenger (as Kristin Bauer)
Elaine Hendrix	...	Lisa Luder
Vincent Ventresca	...	Billy Christianson
Camryn Manheim	...	Toby Walters
Justin Theroux	...	Cowboy
Jacob Vargas	...	Ramon
Tami-Adrian George	...	Receptionist at 'Singled Out'
Neil Dickson	...	Boutique Manager
E.J. Callahan	...	Mr. Lish

Storyline

Romy and Michele have been through it all, including being tortured by the Popular crowd when in high school. When they receive word of a 10 year reunion, they come to realize their lives aren't as impressive as they'd like them to be. Instead of staying home they go to the reunion with business outfits, cell phones, and one heck of a bogus success story.

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Plot Keywords:

reunion | schoolmate | high school | roommate | lie | 

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Taglines:

A Comedy of Blonders.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 April 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Romy y Michele

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$7,429,406, 27 April 1997, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$29,205,077, 17 August 1997

Company Credits

Production Co:

Touchstone Pictures, Bungalow 78 Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Vincent Ventresca appeared in two episodes of "Friends"; which co-starred Lisa Kudrow.

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Goofs

When Toby announces Sandy Frink's arrival, there is a close-up of her mouthing "Come on," but we don't hear it, we only hear a giggle.

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Quotes

Christie: Thanks a lot Romy.
Romy: What?
Christie: Thanks for stealing my boyfriend!
Romy: What are you talking about?
Christie: Billy just broke up with me. Apparently he's had a crush on you since Mr. Roswell's class and now that he knows that you like him, he doesn't want to pretend with me anymore. My life was perfect and you ruined it! Oh!
Romy: I swear to God Christy, I didn't even think he'd dance with me!
Michele: Wow, she is really P.O.'d. This is so cool!
Romy: I know. It's like I had this dream where Billy was like in love with me, and he was in...

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Connections

Referenced in The Outs: You're Fine, You're Fine, You're Fine (2016)

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Soundtracks

Turning Japanese
Written by David Fenton
Performed by The Vapors
Courtesy of EMI Records
Under license from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets

User Reviews

Sex-change for "Dumb & Dumber" : blondes have more fun

ROMY AND MICHELE'S HIGH SCHOOL REUNION (1997) ***1/2 Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo, Alan Cumming.

Hysterically funny comedy about two best friends/roomies Sorvino and Kudrow (think female "Dumb and Dumber") facing their 10th high school reunion and, realizing their lives are not worth really bragging about, coming up with pseudo lives. Lots of belly laughs especially Kudrow's explanation of how Post-It glue is made and her run in with a limo. Garofalo is a scream as their fellow bitter alumni. Kudos to costumer Mona Maya's outlandishly colorful creations, Robin Schiff's kitschy screenplay based on her play "Ladies' Room" and a waycool soundtrack of ersatz 80s tunes (best one: The Smithereen's "Blood & Roses" to start off the flashback). Directed in high comic style and snappish glee by David Mirkin.