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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Natasha Lyonne | ... | Megan | |
| Michelle Williams | ... | Kimberly | |
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Brandt Wille | ... | Jared |
| Bud Cort | ... | Peter | |
| Mink Stole | ... | Nancy | |
| RuPaul | ... | Mike (as RuPaul Charles) | |
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Katie Donahue | ... | Cheerleader #1 |
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Danielle Rene | ... | Cheerleader #2 (as Danielle Reneau) |
| Cathy Moriarty | ... | Mary Brown | |
| Eddie Cibrian | ... | Rock | |
| Melanie Lynskey | ... | Hilary | |
| Clea DuVall | ... | Graham | |
| Katrina Phillips | ... | Jan | |
| Katharine Towne | ... | Sinead | |
| Joel Michaely | ... | Joel | |
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Megan is an all-American girl. She's a cheerleader and has a boyfriend, but she doesn't like kissing him very much, and she's pretty tactile with her cheerleader friends, and she only has pictures of girls up in her locker. Her parents and friends conclude that she *must* be gay and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, full of admittedly homosexual misfits, where she can learn how to be straight. Will Megan be turned around to successful heterosexuality, or will she succumb to her love for the beautiful Graham? Written by Martin Lewison <mlewison@utk.edu>
Plot Keywords:
lesbian | cheerleader | lesbian relationship | lesbian teen | lesbian kiss |Taglines:
A Comedy Of Sexual DisorientationMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong language and sexual content involving teens | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
11 August 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Make Me Over See more »Filming Locations:
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Budget:
$1,200,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$60,410, 9 July 2000, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$2,205,627Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
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Andre: Shit, Ms. Mary, I ain't the only one who ain't got no root.
Mary: Andre, we don't use profanity or double negatives here at True Directions. Ok, who's next? Megan!
Megan: Well, I've really been thinking but I just can't think of anything.
Graham: I think our little Prom Queen is too afraid to disclose.
Megan: Oh, really? What's your root, Graham?
Graham: We're working on your issue here, not mine. You're deflecting.
Mary: Actually, I think it might be a great idea for Megan to be ...
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Written by Chris Owen and Miisa
Published by Warner Chappell Music Scandinavia AB (STIM)
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Graham's tattoo is the Chinese character for "star". See more »Goofs
When Dolph and Megan get in the truck to go and kidnap Clayton and Graham from graduation, the back window of the truck is not painted. When Graham climbs in the back of the truck after Megan's cheer, the window is painted red and white. See more »Quotes
Mary: Ok, then, who's left to report out their root? Andre?Andre: Shit, Ms. Mary, I ain't the only one who ain't got no root.
Mary: Andre, we don't use profanity or double negatives here at True Directions. Ok, who's next? Megan!
Megan: Well, I've really been thinking but I just can't think of anything.
Graham: I think our little Prom Queen is too afraid to disclose.
Megan: Oh, really? What's your root, Graham?
Graham: We're working on your issue here, not mine. You're deflecting.
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I was fortunate enough to catch "But I'm a Cheerleader" last night, and I must say the only thing that bothered me was the fact that I hadn't stumbled upon it sooner.
Megan Bloomfield is a beautiful blonde, who seems to have the life that every girl has once dreampt of. She is a popular cheerleader, dating the captain of the football team. All seems well until she arrives home from school one day. Megan's family and friends confront her, and in classic Intervention fashion proceed to tell her what they KNOW to be the truth: That she is a repressed lesbian. She is sent into a "Rehab" program ran by "Reformed" gays and lesbians. What could possibly go wrong?
I believe it is worth mentioning that this film has an early John Waters feel to it. Mink Stole, who has been in every John Waters movie beginning in 1966, plays the role of Megan's Mother Nancy.
If campy humor and love catch your eye, check it out. It might make you think a little, and it's sure to give you a few laughs.