But I'm a Cheerleader

But I'm a Cheerleader is a 1999 American satirical teen romantic comedy directed by Jamie Babbit in her feature directorial debut and written by Brian Wayne Peterson.

But I'm a Cheerleader is a 1999 American satirical teen romantic comedy directed by Jamie Babbit in her feature directorial debut and written by Brian Wayne Peterson. It stars Natasha Lyonne as Megan Bloomfield, a cheerleader sent to a residential conversion therapy camp, where she comes to accept her sexuality. The film also features Clea DuVall, RuPaul, and Cathy Moriarty.

Plot

The film centres on Megan Bloomfield, a high school cheerleader whose family sends her to True Directions, a conversion therapy camp, after they suspect she is gay. While there, she meets other teens and begins to embrace her own sexuality.

Production and release

But I'm a Cheerleader was directed by Jamie Babbit and written by Brian Wayne Peterson. The film has a runtime of 85 minutes. Sources list its release in 1999, with a theatrical release in September 1999 in the United States.

Reception and legacy

The film was initially met with mixed or negative reactions, but it later developed a strong cult following, especially among LGBTQ+ audiences. Later coverage has described it as a cult classic and praised its representation and camp style. The film is widely described as a satire and later became a cult favourite.