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But I'm a Cheerleader
2000 85 min United States of America R 16+
★6.2
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director: Jamie Babbit
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Description
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.
Budget:
$1.2M
US Gross:
$2.21M
Worldwide:
$2.6M
Starring
Natasha Lyonne
Actor
Clea DuVall
Actor
Michelle Williams
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 2 nominations total
Key opinion
But I'm a Cheerleader is a polarizing cult satire that uses bright, grotesque aesthetics to lampoon conversion therapy and heteronormative expectations. While some viewers criticize its simplistic script and perceived reinforcement of stereotypes, others embrace it as an empowering, campy, and intentionally ironic exploration of LGBTQ+ identity.
| Production | The film effectively utilizes an exaggerated, vibrant visual aesthetic and grotesque character archetypes to satirize the absurdity of conversion therapy. | |
| Acting | Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall anchor the story with compelling performances that elevate the material. | |
| Screenplay | The script draws sharp criticism for its perceived lack of depth and raw, uneven dialogue, though supporters argue these elements are essential to the film's intentional irony. | |
| Theme | Interpretations of the film's social messaging are deeply divided, with some viewing it as a harmful display of stereotypes and others praising it as an empowering, satirical critique of societal dogma. | |
| Humor | The film's humor is subjective, viewed by fans as a charming and witty lampooning of societal norms, while detractors find the jokes repetitive and unfunny. |