Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal (2008): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2008, Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal is a drama and tv movie film directed by Tom McLoughlin, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. Based on a true story. Five high school cheerleaders, including the daughter of the school principal, run amok -- and teachers, parents and administrators allow them to get away with a wide range of scandalous behavior. Known as the "Fab Five," the girls disregard school rules, drink alcohol and post suggestive pictures on the Internet. But when the new cheerleading coach attempts to discipline them, her superiors ask her to resign.

Who’s in it. Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal stars Jenna Dewan as Emma Carr, Ashley Benson as Brooke Tippit, Tatum O'Neal as Lorene Tippit and Aimée Spring Fortier as Lisa Toledo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Lifetime Movie Club, Lifetime Movie Club Apple TV channel and Lifetime Movie Club Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal page.

If you liked it. Fans of Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.