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But I'm a Cheerleader

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Natasha Lyonne in But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance

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
32K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,056
277
  • 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
    • 222User reviews
    • 84Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall in But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

    Top cast

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    Natasha Lyonne
    Natasha Lyonne
    • Meganas Megan
    Clea DuVall
    Clea DuVall
    • Grahamas Graham
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Kimberlyas Kimberly
    Brandt Wille
    • Jaredas Jared
    Bud Cort
    Bud Cort
    • Peteras Peter
    Mink Stole
    Mink Stole
    • Nancyas Nancy
    RuPaul
    RuPaul
    • Mikeas Mike
    • (as RuPaul Charles)
    Katie Donahue
    • Cheerleader #1as Cheerleader #1
    Danielle Rene
    • Cheerleader #2as Cheerleader #2
    • (as Danielle Reneau)
    Cathy Moriarty
    Cathy Moriarty
    • Mary Brownas Mary Brown
    Eddie Cibrian
    Eddie Cibrian
    • Rockas Rock
    Melanie Lynskey
    Melanie Lynskey
    • Hilaryas Hilary
    Katrina Phillips
    Katrina Phillips
    • Janas Jan
    Katharine Towne
    Katharine Towne
    • Sineadas Sinead
    Joel Michaely
    Joel Michaely
    • Joelas Joel
    Douglas Spain
    Douglas Spain
    • Andreas Andre
    Dante Basco
    Dante Basco
    • Dolphas Dolph
    Kip Pardue
    Kip Pardue
    • Claytonas Clayton
    • Director
      • Jamie Babbit
    • Writers
      • Brian Peterson(screenplay)
      • Jamie Babbit(story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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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? —Martin Lewison <mlewison@utk.edu>
    • lesbian
    • cheerleader
    • lesbian relationship
    • lesbian teen
    • lesbian kiss
    • 169 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A Comedy Of Sexual Disorientation
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong language and sexual content involving teens
    • Parents guide

    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 Heavenly Creatures (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 At 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 reviews222

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Campy on Purpose
    Incredible social commentary. Yes, It's a little campy, but it's all supposed to be that way. It's an amusing look at attempting to 'rehab" homosexuals with therapy and "finding their roots". Great acting all around, excellent writing.

    Personally, it was the subtle things that did it for me. Mary's son was funny, and the cut-outs (just pay attention to the boys' lessons) were Hilarious. I thought it was a great tongue-in-cheek way of saying "okay, this is stupid, we need to let them be" for the gay community.

    If you're in the mood for a lot of laughing, and RuPaul out-of-drag to boot, rent this one.
    helpful•73
    12
    • AyngelKaimus
    • Jan 9, 2005

    FAQ2

    • Where can I buy the soundtrack?
    • Chapter Headings, a semi - official version:

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 11, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Make Me Over
    • Filming locations
      • Santa Clarita, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cheerleader LLC
      • Hate Kills Man (HKM)
      • Ignite Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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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