Mean Girls
Mean Girls

Mean Girls

2004Movie97 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes89%
Metacritic66/100
Google Users87%
Director: Mark WatersGenres: Comedy, Teen

Plot Summary

Cady Heron, a teenager who has spent her childhood in Africa with her zoologist parents, moves to a suburban American high school. She quickly falls in with a clique of popular girls known as 'The Plastics,' led by the manipulative Regina George. As Cady navigates the treacherous social landscape of high school, she learns the hard way about the destructive nature of gossip, conformity, and popularity.

Critical Reception

Mean Girls was a critical and commercial success, praised for its sharp writing, witty dialogue, and relatable portrayal of high school social dynamics. It resonated with both teenage audiences and critics, becoming a cultural touchstone and a beloved comedy classic. The film is often cited for its clever satire and enduring quotability.

What Reviewers Say

  • Sharp, funny, and surprisingly insightful exploration of high school hierarchy.
  • Clever dialogue and strong performances make it a standout teen comedy.
  • A satirical look at social dynamics that remains relevant and hilarious.

Google audience: Audiences widely appreciate Mean Girls for its humor, quotable lines, and accurate depiction of teenage social dynamics. Many praise its rewatchability and the way it captures the anxieties and complexities of high school life.

Fun Fact

The iconic 'Jingle Bell Rock' dance sequence was reportedly filmed in a single, grueling day, with the cast and crew working tirelessly to get it right.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

"Cady" (Lindsay Lohan) has spent much of her life being home schooled by her scientist parents in the African wilderness. Maybe that ought to have prepared her for her relocation to an American High School where the dog eat dog attitude is ...
tmdb51616167

tmdb51616167

Having just watched the 2024 version for the first time, I must admit that the 2004 original film surpasses the new musical by a significant margin. The depth of the original movie and its unwavering commitment to the storyline, without unn...
r96sk

r96sk

Surprisingly a lot of fun! I wouldn't have predicted me liking <em>'Mean Girls'</em>, but I actually thoroughly enjoyed it. The first half is stronger than what follows and it does wrap up a bit too harmoniously, though all in all it has...
Gimly

Gimly

_Mean Girls_ has absolutely no business being as phenomenal as it is. None at all. If you've read many enough my reviews to get any sort of indication as to the sort of cinema I am in to, then you could be forgiven for assuming I wouldn't b...
talisencrw

talisencrw

I hardly ever watch contemporary American comedies in which most of the top cast are women (I still haven't seen either 'Clueless', 'Bridesmaids' or 'Heathers', for example), but recently I enjoyed 'The Devil Wears Prada', I have liked both...