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:

The Blonde Leading The Blonde.

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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

In the trailer, Heather Mooney says she would rather put her cigarette out in her right eye, but in the film, she says she would rather put it out in her ass.

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Goofs

The yearbook cheerleading pictures of the "A group" varies from them jumping to them posing

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Quotes

Michelle: What are you picking on us for any way? We are NOT the ones who got fat.
Christie: We're pregnant, you half-wit.
Michelle: Oh yeah? Well, I hope your babies look like monkeys!

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Connections

Referenced in The Invisible Man: Pilot (2000)

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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

Hilarious!!! Great Fun!!! Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow Are Terrific!!!

"Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" is a terrific comedy that you can't miss. This film is plain fun and makes you laugh throught the movie!! Mira Sorvino is great as Romy White , as is Lisa Kudrow as the ditsy yet fun Michele, and Janeane Garfolo as the rude and moody Heather Moony. This film is a sure great comedy. If you liked "Clueless" or "Legally Blonde" this is a great film for you!!! The acting is great, and the film itself is a non-stop laughing machine!!!!! This is a great and hilarious film that keeps you laughing!! I give this film a 10 out of 10!!!! :)