A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.A naive teenager is sent to rehab camp when her straitlaced parents and friends suspect her of being a lesbian.
- Awards
- 2 wins & 2 nominations
Danielle Rene
- Cheerleader #2
- (as Danielle Reneau)
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- Writers
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- TriviaThe day before shooting Natasha Lyonne (Megan) had gotten drunk and was tattooed on her back shoulder at a shop on Hollywood Boulevard. The director was very upset because Natasha had to film scenes in a sports bra doing cheer routines. The director said to her "How could you do this?" and Natasha responded, "I don't know what happened!"
- GoofsWhen the pickup truck is pulling away in the last scene, a larger truck pulling the pickup can be seen through the tree and even hitting branches of the tree.
- Alternate versionsThe version that ran in theaters had the Lion's Gate logo, then the Fine Line logo, and then the credit: "Fine Line Features presents." This wasn't changed in time, as a deal with Fine Line and the film's production company fell through. On the DVD release the Lion's Gate logo appears and then there is a new credit: "Lion's Gate Films presents." No mention of Fine Line appears.
- SoundtracksChick Habit
(Laisse Tomber les Filles)
Music by Serge Gainsbourg
French lyrics by Serge Gainsbourg
English lyrics by April March
Performed by April March
Published by Yé Yé Music (BMI)
©1964 Bagatelle S.A. (transferred to Sidonic Publishing)
Courtesy of Ideal Records
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I was fortunate enough to catch "But I'm a Cheerleader" last night, and I must say the only thing that bothered me was the fact that I hadn't stumbled upon it sooner.
Megan Bloomfield is a beautiful blonde, who seems to have the life that every girl has once dreampt of. She is a popular cheerleader, dating the captain of the football team. All seems well until she arrives home from school one day. Megan's family and friends confront her, and in classic Intervention fashion proceed to tell her what they KNOW to be the truth: That she is a repressed lesbian. She is sent into a "Rehab" program ran by "Reformed" gays and lesbians. What could possibly go wrong?
I believe it is worth mentioning that this film has an early John Waters feel to it. Mink Stole, who has been in every John Waters movie beginning in 1966, plays the role of Megan's Mother Nancy.
If campy humor and love catch your eye, check it out. It might make you think a little, and it's sure to give you a few laughs.
Megan Bloomfield is a beautiful blonde, who seems to have the life that every girl has once dreampt of. She is a popular cheerleader, dating the captain of the football team. All seems well until she arrives home from school one day. Megan's family and friends confront her, and in classic Intervention fashion proceed to tell her what they KNOW to be the truth: That she is a repressed lesbian. She is sent into a "Rehab" program ran by "Reformed" gays and lesbians. What could possibly go wrong?
I believe it is worth mentioning that this film has an early John Waters feel to it. Mink Stole, who has been in every John Waters movie beginning in 1966, plays the role of Megan's Mother Nancy.
If campy humor and love catch your eye, check it out. It might make you think a little, and it's sure to give you a few laughs.
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- maxwell46112
- Oct 26, 2005
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Box office
- Budget
- $1,200,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $2,205,627
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $60,410
- Jul 9, 2000
- Gross worldwide
- $2,595,216
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