But I'm a Cheerleader (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2000, But I'm a Cheerleader is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jamie Babbit, running about 85 minutes. “A Comedy Of Sexual Disorientation.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. But I'm a Cheerleader stars Natasha Lyonne as Megan, Clea DuVall as Graham Eaton, Cathy Moriarty as Mary Brown and RuPaul as Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, But I'm a Cheerleader has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch But I'm a Cheerleader page.
If you liked it. Fans of But I'm a Cheerleader tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch But I'm a Cheerleader (2000)?
- In US, But I'm a Cheerleader is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is But I'm a Cheerleader worth watching?
- But I'm a Cheerleader holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in But I'm a Cheerleader?
- But I'm a Cheerleader stars Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Cathy Moriarty, RuPaul and Melanie Lynskey.
- When was But I'm a Cheerleader released?
- But I'm a Cheerleader was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.