But I'm a Cheerleader (2000)
Kernel Score: 78% · 805 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Released: 2000-07-07
Runtime: 85 minutes
Where to watch But I'm a Cheerleader
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
But I'm a Cheerleader parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that But I'm a Cheerleader is an R-rated comedy-drama about a teen girl sent to a conversion therapy camp after her parents suspect she is a lesbian.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes teen romantic and sexual tension between same-sex characters, played mostly for comedy.
- Language: Some — Contains some crude comedic dialogue typical of an R-rated satire.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jamie Babbit
Cast
- Natasha Lyonne as Megan
- Clea DuVall as Graham
- Cathy Moriarty as Mary Brown
- RuPaul as Mike
- Melanie Lynskey as Hilary
- Katharine Towne as Sinead
- Katrina Phillips as Jan
- Joel Michaely as Joel
- Douglas Spain as Andre
- Kip Pardue as Clayton
But I'm a Cheerleader FAQ
Is But I'm a Cheerleader good?
But I'm a Cheerleader has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 805 audience ratings.
Where can I watch But I'm a Cheerleader?
In the US you can stream But I'm a Cheerleader on Fubo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel and The CW and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is But I'm a Cheerleader OK for kids?
But I'm a Cheerleader is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that But I'm a Cheerleader is an R-rated comedy-drama about a teen girl sent to a conversion therapy camp after her parents suspect she is a lesbian.
What movies are like But I'm a Cheerleader?
If you liked But I'm a Cheerleader, try Beautiful Thing, Love Don't Co$t a Thing, Love, Simon and Loose Cannons.