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But I'm a Cheerleader

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
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Natasha Lyonne in But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
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  • Comedy
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  • 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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    Trailer 0:28
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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)
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    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 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
    Worth a Look
    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.
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    • maxwell46112
    • Oct 26, 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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