SummarySuspected of being a lesbian, an unsophisticated teenager is sent to rehab camp by her conventional parents and friends.
Directed By:Jamie Babbit
Written By:Brian Peterson, Jamie Babbit
But I'm a Cheerleader
Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
39
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
39
20% Positive
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
33% Mixed
10 Reviews
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47% Negative
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75
This is one light comedy whose seriousness, hours later, lingers in the mind.
63
It's the year's funniest, most absurd sight gag.
User score
Generally Favorable
7.5
71% Positive
32 Ratings
32 Ratings
24% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
4% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Dec 1, 2025
10
I watched "but i´m a cheerleader" last week at my friends house with my partner. When we arrived, we opened some snacks and talked about the movie. One friend played on his phone and didn't see much of it. The other asked questions because he didn't understand specific scenes, but we finished in anyway.
I was impessed because its plot felt intelligent and moving. I liked the balance between humor and emotional moments. It showed the chacarcters dicoverings their identities, and the colourful style, quirky music, and powerful performances created a unique atmosphere. Despitethe serious themes, the story was impressive and very beautiful to watch
Mar 10, 2021
10
I cant stop watching it, its awesome!I cant stop watching it, its awesome!I cant stop watching it, its awesome!
50
As featherweight as its title, but Lyonne gives a winning performance and the mischievous story packs a few good laughs.
40
The opening moments of -- are some of the funniest --the rest of the movie beats you over the head with jokes, and though funny in parts, it's never this smart again.
30
Limp satire isn't worthy of its good intentions.
25
Repetitive and tedious.
0
Poisonously smug, one-joke indie comedy.
Jun 24, 2022
6
The movie is just enjoyable in every way and manages to be a good recommendation this month but it has too many problems that you won't notice any and you won't enjoy it as much, but But I'm a Cheerleader is good
Mar 18, 2017
6
The premise was silly, but the movie was enjoyable. It made fun of all the cliché and stereotypes regarding the homosexuals and the acting was good. It may not have been particularly funny, but it wasn't bad at all
Production Company:
- Lionsgate
- Ignite Entertainment
- The Kushner-Locke Company
- Hate Kills Man (HKM)
- Cheerleader LLC
Release Date:Jul 7, 2000
Duration:1 h 25 m
Rating:R
Tagline:A Comedy Of Sexual Disorientation
Awards
Créteil International Women's Film Festival
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations
Political Film Society, USA
• 2 Nominations
