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But I'm a Cheerleader

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
33K
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Natasha Lyonne in But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
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ComedyDramaRomance

A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.

IMDb RATING
6.7/10
33K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,194
55
  • Director
    • Jamie Babbit
  • Writers
    • Brian Peterson(screenplay)
    • Jamie Babbit(story)
  • Stars
    • Natasha Lyonne
    • Clea DuVall
    • Michelle Williams
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jamie Babbit
  • Writers
    • Brian Peterson(screenplay)
    • Jamie Babbit(story)
  • Stars
    • Natasha Lyonne
    • Clea DuVall
    • Michelle Williams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 227User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Natasha Lyonne
    Natasha Lyonne
    • Megan
    Clea DuVall
    Clea DuVall
    • Graham
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Kimberly
    Brandt Wille
    • Jared
    Bud Cort
    Bud Cort
    • Peter
    Mink Stole
    Mink Stole
    • Nancy
    RuPaul
    RuPaul
    • Mike
    • (as RuPaul Charles)
    Katie Donahue
    • Cheerleader #1
    Danielle Rene
    • Cheerleader #2
    • (as Danielle Reneau)
    Cathy Moriarty
    Cathy Moriarty
    • Mary Brown
    Eddie Cibrian
    Eddie Cibrian
    • Rock
    Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey
    • Hilary
    Katrina Phillips
    Katrina Phillips
    • Jan
    Katharine Towne
    Katharine Towne
    • Sinead
    Joel Michaely
    Joel Michaely
    • Joel
    Douglas Spain
    Douglas Spain
    • Andre
    Dante Basco
    Dante Basco
    • Dolph
    Kip Pardue
    Kip Pardue
    • Clayton
    • Director
      • Jamie Babbit
    • Writers
      • Brian Peterson(screenplay)
      • Jamie Babbit(story)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Melanie Lynskey was Jamie Babbit's first choice to play Hilary after the director had seen her in Taivaalliset olennot (1994) and Ever After (1998). Additionally, Lynskey had already worked with Natasha Lyonne (Megan) in Detroit Rock City (1999).
    • Goofs
      When the pickup truck is pulling away in the last scene, a larger truck pulling the pickup can be seen through the tree and even hitting branches of the tree.
    • Quotes

      Megan: [to Graham] 1,2,3,4 - I won't take no anymore. 5,6,7,8 - I want you to be my mate. 1,2,3,4 - you're the one that I adore. 5,6,7,8 - don't run from me 'cause this is fate.

    • Alternate versions
      The version that ran in theaters had the Lion's Gate logo, then the Fine Line logo, and then the credit: "Fine Line Features presents." This wasn't changed in time, as a deal with Fine Line and the film's production company fell through. On the DVD release the Lion's Gate logo appears and then there is a new credit: "Lion's Gate Films presents." No mention of Fine Line appears.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The Kid/Blood Simple: The Director's Cut/But I'm a Cheerleader/Scary Movie/Shower (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      Chick Habit
      (Laisse Tomber les Filles)

      Music by Serge Gainsbourg

      French lyrics by Serge Gainsbourg

      English lyrics by April March

      Performed by April March

      Published by Yé Yé Music (BMI)

      ©1964 Bagatelle S.A. (transferred to Sidonic Publishing)

      Courtesy of Ideal Records

    User reviews227

    Review
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    Featured review
    7/10
    Delightful romance that spoofs gay "healing"
    What a delightful look at teenage angst and teenage romance! While the production values won't be eliciting any Oscars, this light comedy treats a very serious subject with enough honesty to keep the audience interested. The denials and trials of coming out in the face of caustic parental guidance form the theme of this movie; its barely masked underbelly questions what love really is. When parents exile their children and then try to blame the break in the relationship on their gay children's choice instead of on their own, the strong children choose honesty--and in this case, a sweet love that make you want to leave the theater holding hands.
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    • ddiehl-2
    • Sep 6, 2000

    FAQ2

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 11, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Olen kunnon tyttö
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cheerleader LLC
      • Hate Kills Man (HKM)
      • Ignite Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,200,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,205,627
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $60,410
      • Jul 9, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,595,216
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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