The Prom (2020)

A troupe of hilariously self-obsessed theater stars swarm into a small conservative Indiana town in support of a high school girl who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom.

Director:

Ryan Murphy

Writers:

Bob Martin (screenplay by), Chad Beguelin (screenplay by)

Stars:

Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman

Nominated for 2 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 21 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Meryl Streep	...	Dee Dee Allen
James Corden	...	Barry Glickman
Nicole Kidman	...	Angie Dickinson
Kerry Washington	...	Mrs. Greene
Keegan-Michael Key	...	Principal Tom Hawkins
Andrew Rannells	...	Trent Oliver
Ariana DeBose	...	Alyssa Greene
Jo Ellen Pellman	...	Emma Nolan
Tracey Ullman	...	Vera
Kevin Chamberlin	...	Sheldon
Mary Kay Place	...	Grandma Bea
Logan Riley	...	Kaylee
Sofia Deler	...	Shelby
Nico Greetham	...	Nick
Nathaniel J. Potvin	...	Kevin

Storyline

A troupe of hilariously self-obsessed theater stars swarm into a small conservative Indiana town in support of a high school girl who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom.

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Plot Keywords:

reference to beauty and the beast the broadway musical | high school | prom | lgbt | indiana | 

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Taglines:

It's time to celebrate acceptance.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, some suggestive/sexual references and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Nicole Kidman's first collaboration with Ryan Murphy. They were previously set to work together on an adaptation of Lawrence David's "Need", but the project never materialized.

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Goofs

In the opening scene, when the Broadway stars watch the story on Twitter about Emma, Principal Hawkins is identified in the news broadcast on TV as "Principal, Edgewater High School." The name of the school in the rest of the movie is James Madison High School.

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Quotes

Dee Dee Allen: We have come to show this community that gay people, and gay positive icons such as myself, are made of the same flesh and blood as they are.

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Crazy Credits

The characters have Prom photographs part-way through the end credits.

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Connections

Referenced in Midnight Screenings: Songbird (2020) (2020)

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Soundtracks

Unruly Heart
Written by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin
Produced by Adam Anders, Peer Astrom and Ryan Murphy
Performed by Jo Ellen Pellman

User Reviews

Brief Review

Despite all of the glitter, glamour as well as the renowned cast, The Prom (2020) fails to become the Oscar contender it aspires to be. The subject matter is definitely worthy of attention, but this movie will probably not stay in your mind for long. An easy movie to watch that is close to deserving a failing grade.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 December 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Prom

Filming Locations:

Orpheum Theater - 842 South Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$187,430

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dramatic Forces, Storykey, Netflix

Technical Specs

Runtime:

130 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1