Mean Girls (2004)
Kernel Score: 81% · 9,339 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2004-04-30
Runtime: 97 minutes
Is Mean Girls worth watching?
Worth watching. A sharp, quotable teen comedy that still holds up. Tina Fey's script is funny about high-school cliques and Rachel McAdams is a perfect villain, though the ending gets preachy.
Watch it if you
- like smart teen comedies
- enjoy quotable scripts
- want a light, funny watch
Skip it if you
- dislike teen comedies
- want realistic school drama
Best for: Girls' night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Mean Girls
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+, Philo
- Free with ads: Kanopy, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.
Mean Girls parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Mean Girls is a PG-13 teen comedy about high school cliques, bullying, and gossip.
- Language: Some — Contains mild-to-moderate teen language typical of a PG-13 high school comedy.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Mean Girls
If you liked Mean Girls, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Lady Bird (2017) — 82%: Funny, honest high-school story
- Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) — 86%: Teen story that is both funny and moving
- Ghost World (2001) — 79%: Wry, sarcastic story of two teenage friends
- Moxie (2021) — 81%: Teen story about speaking up in a rigid school
- Work It (2020) — 85%: Light teen comedy with an upbeat tone
Director
Mark Waters
Cast
- Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron
- Rachel McAdams as Regina George
- Lizzy Caplan as Janis Ian
- Lacey Chabert as Gretchen Wieners
- Amanda Seyfried as Karen Smith
- Daniel Franzese as Damian
- Jonathan Bennett as Aaron Samuels
- Rajiv Surendra as Kevin Gnapoor
- Tina Fey as Ms. Norbury
- Tim Meadows as Mr. Duvall
Mean Girls FAQ
Is Mean Girls worth watching?
Worth watching. A sharp, quotable teen comedy that still holds up. Tina Fey's script is funny about high-school cliques and Rachel McAdams is a perfect villain, though the ending gets preachy.
Where can I watch Mean Girls?
In the US you can stream Mean Girls on Fubo, Paramount+ and Philo, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Mean Girls OK for kids?
Mean Girls is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Mean Girls is a PG-13 teen comedy about high school cliques, bullying, and gossip.
What movies are like Mean Girls?
If you liked Mean Girls, try Lady Bird, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Ghost World and Moxie.