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The Prom
2020 131 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.9
Romance, Comedy
Director: Ryan Murphy
🎭 Based on
«The Prom»
Trailers
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Description
After the PTA of a conservative high school in Indiana bans same-sex couples from attending the annual prom, a gang of flamboyant Broadway stars try to boost their image by showing up to support two lesbian students.
Worldwide:
$187,432
Starring
Meryl Streep
Actor
James Corden
Actor
Nicole Kidman
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2021
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Golden Globe 2021
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Ryan Murphy's adaptation of 'The Prom' is a visually lavish and star-studded musical that deeply polarizes audiences. While many viewers appreciate the aesthetic spectacle and strong performances from the lead cast, critics frequently cite a disjointed tone and superficial handling of its social themes.
| Production | The film features high-quality production design and vibrant, glamorous visuals that successfully capture a classic Broadway aesthetic. | |
| Acting | The lead cast members, particularly Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep, and Andrew Rannells, deliver strong, charismatic performances that anchor the musical numbers. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative balance is divisive; some viewers find the tonal shifts between satire and serious social commentary jarring and inconsistent, while others enjoy the campy, upbeat spirit of the story. | |
| Score | Opinions on the musical integration are split: some praise the soundtrack as catchy and well-performed, while others feel the songs are forced and overwhelm the story. |