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But I'm a Cheerleader

"A comedy of sexual disorientation."

July 7, 2000 1h 25m 7.1/10 (795 votes)

Originally released in 2000. But I'm a Cheerleader is a comedy/romance film. directed by Jamie Babbit. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, and Cathy Moriarty

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 7, 2000 25 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (795 votes)
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Budget $1.2M Production budget
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Box Office $2.6M 2.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,200,000
Revenue
$2,600,000

Production Companies

  • Ignite Entertainment
  • The Kushner-Locke Company
  • HKM Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is But I'm a Cheerleader about?

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 par...

Who directed But I'm a Cheerleader?

But I'm a Cheerleader was directed by Jamie Babbit.

How long is But I'm a Cheerleader?

But I'm a Cheerleader has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was But I'm a Cheerleader released?

But I'm a Cheerleader was released on July 7, 2000 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in But I'm a Cheerleader?

The main cast of But I'm a Cheerleader includes Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Cathy Moriarty, RuPaul, Melanie Lynskey.

Is But I'm a Cheerleader worth watching?

But I'm a Cheerleader has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 795 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.