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But I'm a Cheerleader

2000, English. Directed by Jamie Babbit.

A comedy of sexual disorientation.

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.

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Runtime
1h 25m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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But I'm a Cheerleader isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.

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Released
7 July 2000
Country
United States of America
Written by
Brian Peterson, Jamie Babbit
Budget
$1.2M
Box office
$2.6M
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Is But I'm a Cheerleader worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 911 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is But I'm a Cheerleader?

But I'm a Cheerleader runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).

Does But I'm a Cheerleader have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for But I'm a Cheerleader. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

But I'm a Cheerleader parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

But I'm a Cheerleader is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is But I'm a Cheerleader on?

But I'm a Cheerleader isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)

What movies are like But I'm a Cheerleader?

If you liked But I'm a Cheerleader, try Love Don't Co$t a Thing, Beautiful Thing, Better Than Chocolate.

Who directed But I'm a Cheerleader?

But I'm a Cheerleader (2000) was directed by Jamie Babbit and stars Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Cathy Moriarty.

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