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Bottoms

Bottoms is a 2023 American satirical black comedy film directed by Emma Seligman and co-written with Rachel Sennott.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Bottoms is a 2023 American satirical black comedy film directed by Emma Seligman and co-written with Rachel Sennott. It follows two queer high school seniors who start a fight club as a scheme to get closer to their crushes and lose their virginity. The film premiered at South by Southwest in March 2023 and was released in U.S. theatres in August 2023.

Plot

Bottoms follows two unpopular queer high school students who start a fight club under the guise of self-defence. Their real goal is to get closer to their crushes and improve their social standing.

Cast

The film stars Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri in the lead roles, with supporting performances by Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler, Dagmara Domińczyk, and Marshawn Lynch.

Release

Bottoms premiered at South by Southwest in March 2023 and received a U.S. theatrical release on August 25, 2023. It later became available on digital and streaming platforms in September 2023.

Reception

Coverage of the film describes it as an absurdist, queer, and raunchy teen comedy that mixes satire with high school comedy conventions.

Key facts

  • Bottoms is a 2023 satirical black comedy directed by Emma Seligman and co-written with Rachel Sennott.
  • The film follows two queer high school seniors who start a fight club to get closer to their crushes.
  • Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri star as the lead characters.
  • It premiered at South by Southwest in March 2023 and was released in U.S. theatres on August 25, 2023.
  • The film is described as a queer, raunchy, and satirical teen comedy.
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Canadian context

Bottoms has relevance for Canadian audiences through its international theatrical and streaming availability, including coverage of its release in Canada-specific English-language media and general North American distribution.

Frequently asked questions

What is the movie Bottoms about?
It follows two queer high school seniors who start a fight club as a cover for getting closer to their crushes and losing their virginity.
Who is in the cast of Bottoms?
The cast includes Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler, Dagmara Domińczyk, and Marshawn Lynch.
When was Bottoms movie released?
It was released in U.S. theatres on August 25, 2023.
Is Bottoms based on a true story?
No source in the provided results identifies Bottoms as based on a true story; it is presented as a fictional satirical comedy film.
Where to watch Bottoms?
The provided results indicate it was available on digital and streaming platforms from September 22, 2023, but they do not name a single current platform. Availability may vary by country and service.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottoms_(film)
    Supports: Director, co-writer, cast, and basic plot summary.
  2. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/bottoms-movie-review-2023
    Supports: Plot description and main cast roles.
  3. NPR — https://www.npr.org/2023/08/22/1195158034/bottoms-movie-review
    Supports: Film description as an absurdist high school sex comedy and lead characters.
  4. The Atlantic — https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2023/08/bottoms-film-review/675123/
    Supports: Queer teen comedy framing and plot premise.
  5. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/bottoms
    Supports: Release date, runtime, rating, and cast overview.
  6. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/bottoms
    Supports: Release date and plot summary including fight club premise.
  7. Movie Insider — https://www.movieinsider.com/m20190/bottoms
    Supports: Limited theatrical release date and distribution details.
  8. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bottoms_(Film)
    Supports: Premiere, U.S. release, and Prime Video availability in November 2023.