
Mean Girls
Watch your back.
Directed by Mark Waters
Produced by Broadway Video, Paramount Pictures
A sharp, energetic teen comedy about social hierarchies and friendship that balances genuine warmth with satirical bite.
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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Is Mean Girls easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is Mean Girls violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does Mean Girls end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Mean Girls sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is Mean Girls scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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