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Mean Girls

Mean Girls

DramaComedy3.6

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.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.

April 30, 2004 · Directed by Mark Waters

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 37m
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Feels like1h 25m
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
Pace
Complexity
What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
Outlook
Intensity
What it's grounded in
Realism
Substance

Cast & crew

Lindsay Lohan
Cady Heron
Rachel McAdams
Regina George
Lizzy Caplan
Janis Ian
Lacey Chabert
Gretchen Wieners
Amanda Seyfried
Karen Smith
Daniel Franzese
Damian
Jonathan Bennett
Aaron Samuels
Rajiv Surendra
Kevin Gnapoor
Tina Fey
Ms. Norbury
Tim Meadows
Mr. Duvall
Ana Gasteyer
Cady's Mom
Neil Flynn
Cady's Dad

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