Romy and Michele: In the Beginning

Romy and Michele: In the Beginning

Before they ruled the reunion, they rocked Hollywood!

Directed by Robin Schiff

Produced by Freeform Studios, Touchstone Television

200586 min5.4 / 10

A lighthearted, energetic comedy about female friendship and youthful ambition set in 1980s Hollywood, built on warmth, humor, and nostalgic charm.

It's 1987, and best friends Romy and Michele, fresh out of high school, are desperate to get away from their square hometown of Tucson and take their rightful place amongst the beautiful, hip people of Hollywood.

Questions people ask

  • Is Romy and Michele: In the Beginning violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Romy and Michele: In the Beginning end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Romy and Michele: In the Beginning easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Romy and Michele: In the Beginning scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Romy and Michele: In the Beginning sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

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15/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity42

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise6

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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