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Cheer

2020 – 2022Show2 seasons15 episodes

Documentary
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic817.5Rotten Tomatoes93%88%

A cathartic, hopeful documentary series about sports and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 15 episodes · best: S1E6 "Daytona" 8.5

Episodes

7.8
7.4

Story

The stakes on the mat are high, but for these cheerleaders, the only thing more brutal than their workouts and more exceptional than their performances are the stories of adversity and triumph behind the athletes themselves.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Documentary
  • Competitive Sports
  • Human Triumph
  • Character-Focused
  • Emotional Journey
  • Team Dynamics
  • Perseverance
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Uplifting
  • Intense Training

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Greg Whiteley
Produced by
Chelsea Yarnell, Arielle Kilker

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 8, 2020 · January 12, 2022 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 2020
Last aired
January 12, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 15 episodes
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Cheer?"

Questions about Cheer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cheer?

Netflix

In the United States, Cheer streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Cheer worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 81).

Is Cheer okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Cheer?

15 h

About 15 hours: 15 episodes in 2 seasons of about 59 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching Cheer?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

Is Cheer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.