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But I'm a Cheerleader

2000·Movie
1h 25min·R

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Funny, immersive world.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7

Humor

Plenty of satire and cringe comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor8

World

Growing up, society, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Standout visual style and cinematography

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Cinematography9
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A comedy of sexual disorientation.

Megan is an all-American girl. A cheerleader. She has a boyfriend. But Megan doesn't like kissing her boyfriend very much. And she's pretty touchy with her cheerleader friends. Her conservative parents worry that she must be a lesbian and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, where she must, with other lesbians and gays learn how to be straight.
Satirical ComedyLGBTQ+ Coming-of-AgeCult ClassicVisually StylizedCampy & QuirkySocial CritiqueHumorous & AbsurdistEmpowermentOffbeat Romance

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about But I'm a Cheerleader

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Where can I stream But I'm a Cheerleader legally?

But I'm a Cheerleader is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is But I'm a Cheerleader worth watching?

56
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 43%, and Metacritic 39). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is But I'm a Cheerleader rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is But I'm a Cheerleader?

1 h 25 min

But I'm a Cheerleader runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on But I'm a Cheerleader?

Critics41
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate But I'm a Cheerleader higher (73) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was But I'm a Cheerleader a box office hit?

Budget$1 million
Box office$3 million

Yes. It cost about $1 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 2.2 times its budget.

What language is But I'm a Cheerleader in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch But I'm a Cheerleader?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for But I'm a Cheerleader in 33 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does But I'm a Cheerleader use?

Visual InnuendoNo BisexualsGirly RunPurple ProseTroubled Sympathetic BigotThe PollyannaHave I Mentioned I Am Heterosexual Today?HypocriteArmoured Closet GayGilligan CutThat Came Out WrongCondescending Compassionand 116 more

TV Tropes lists 128 storytelling tropes for But I'm a Cheerleader, including Visual Innuendo, No Bisexuals, Girly Run.