Lovely But Deadly (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Film · ★ 3.7

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Released in 1981, Lovely But Deadly is an action and drama film directed by David Sheldon, running about 95 minutes. “Who Runs Your School?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A cheerleader goes undercover to fight drug dealers because her brother OD'd and her fellow cheerleaders are hooked.

Who’s in it. Lovely But Deadly stars Lucinda Dooling as Mary Ann 'Lovely' Lovitt, John Randolph as Franklin Van Dyke, Mel Novak as Warren Lang and Marie Windsor as Aunt May, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Lovely But Deadly has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lovely But Deadly page.

If you liked it. Fans of Lovely But Deadly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Lovely But Deadly (1981)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lovely But Deadly change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Lovely But Deadly worth watching?
Lovely But Deadly holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Lovely But Deadly?
Lovely But Deadly stars Lucinda Dooling, John Randolph, Mel Novak, Marie Windsor and Mark Holden.
When was Lovely But Deadly released?
Lovely But Deadly was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.