But I’m a Cheerleader (2000)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $2,205,627 | Details |
| International Box Office | $303,717 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,509,344 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Megan, whose suburban existence filled with friends, cheerleading, and all-American fun is upended when her straight-laced parents suspect she may be a lesbian. In a panic, they send her to True Directions, a “rehabilitation” camp run by the strict and prudish Mary to mount an intervention led by counselor Mike. Megan dutifully follows the program — until she develops feelings for another camper.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $60,410 (2.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.34 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 87.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $1,200,000 (worldwide box office is 2.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 4 opening theaters/115 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $4,894,116 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 7th, 2000 (Limited) by Lionsgate, released as But I'm a Cheerleader |
| Video Release: | October 3rd, 2000 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as But I'm a Cheerleader |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language and sexual content involving teens |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Plot point: | LGBTQ+, Romance |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2000 | 46 | $60,410 | 4 | $15,103 | $60,410 | 1 | |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 38 | $83,261 | +38% | 12 | $6,938 | $171,225 | 2 |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 36 | $111,790 | +34% | 29 | $3,855 | $326,857 | 3 |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 24 | $225,301 | +102% | 60 | $3,755 | $613,687 | 4 |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 29 | $175,182 | -22% | 75 | $2,336 | $912,784 | 5 |
| Aug 11, 2000 | 24 | $264,352 | +51% | 115 | $2,299 | $1,298,012 | 6 |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 26 | $218,056 | -18% | 113 | $1,930 | $1,690,641 | 7 |
| Aug 25, 2000 | 33 | $163,542 | -25% | 105 | $1,558 | $2,015,078 | 8 |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 60 | $65,696 | -60% | 55 | $1,194 | $2,122,448 | 9 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 74 | $19,005 | -71% | 32 | $594 | $2,179,576 | 10 |
| Sep 15, 2000 | 85 | $15,228 | -20% | 21 | $725 | $2,199,853 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2000 | 20 | $43,736 | 115 | $380 | $1,472,585 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2000 | 47 | $87,964 | 4 | $21,991 | $87,964 | 1 | |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 42 | $127,103 | +44% | 12 | $10,592 | $215,067 | 2 |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 37 | $173,319 | +36% | 29 | $5,977 | $388,386 | 3 |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 25 | $349,216 | +101% | 60 | $5,820 | $737,602 | 4 |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 31 | $296,058 | -15% | 75 | $3,947 | $1,033,660 | 5 |
| Aug 11, 2000 | 23 | $438,925 | +48% | 115 | $3,817 | $1,472,585 | 6 |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 25 | $378,951 | -14% | 113 | $3,354 | $1,851,536 | 7 |
| Aug 25, 2000 | 35 | $205,216 | -46% | 105 | $1,954 | $2,056,752 | 8 |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 55 | $103,819 | -49% | 55 | $1,888 | $2,160,571 | 9 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 79 | $24,054 | -77% | 32 | $752 | $2,184,625 | 10 |
| Sep 15, 2000 | 84 | $21,002 | -13% | 21 | $1,000 | $2,205,627 | 11 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Megan, whose suburban existence filled with friends, cheerleading, and all-American fun is upended when her straight-laced parents suspect she may be a lesbian. In a panic, they send her to True Directions, a “rehabilitation” camp run by the strict and prudish Mary to mount an intervention led by counselor Mike. Megan dutifully follows the program — until she develops feelings for another camper.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $60,410 (2.7% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 8.34 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 87.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $1,200,000 (worldwide box office is 2.1 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 4 opening theaters/115 max. theaters, 5.4 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $4,894,116 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | July 7th, 2000 (Limited) by Lionsgate, released as But I'm a Cheerleader |
| Video Release: | October 3rd, 2000 by Universal Home Entertainment, released as But I'm a Cheerleader |
| MPA Rating: | R for strong language and sexual content involving teens |
| Running Time: | 85 minutes |
| Plot point: | LGBTQ+, Romance |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Comedy |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2000 | 46 | $60,410 | 4 | $15,103 | $60,410 | 1 | |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 38 | $83,261 | +38% | 12 | $6,938 | $171,225 | 2 |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 36 | $111,790 | +34% | 29 | $3,855 | $326,857 | 3 |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 24 | $225,301 | +102% | 60 | $3,755 | $613,687 | 4 |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 29 | $175,182 | -22% | 75 | $2,336 | $912,784 | 5 |
| Aug 11, 2000 | 24 | $264,352 | +51% | 115 | $2,299 | $1,298,012 | 6 |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 26 | $218,056 | -18% | 113 | $1,930 | $1,690,641 | 7 |
| Aug 25, 2000 | 33 | $163,542 | -25% | 105 | $1,558 | $2,015,078 | 8 |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 60 | $65,696 | -60% | 55 | $1,194 | $2,122,448 | 9 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 74 | $19,005 | -71% | 32 | $594 | $2,179,576 | 10 |
| Sep 15, 2000 | 85 | $15,228 | -20% | 21 | $725 | $2,199,853 | 11 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2000 | 20 | $43,736 | 115 | $380 | $1,472,585 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2000 | 47 | $87,964 | 4 | $21,991 | $87,964 | 1 | |
| Jul 14, 2000 | 42 | $127,103 | +44% | 12 | $10,592 | $215,067 | 2 |
| Jul 21, 2000 | 37 | $173,319 | +36% | 29 | $5,977 | $388,386 | 3 |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 25 | $349,216 | +101% | 60 | $5,820 | $737,602 | 4 |
| Aug 4, 2000 | 31 | $296,058 | -15% | 75 | $3,947 | $1,033,660 | 5 |
| Aug 11, 2000 | 23 | $438,925 | +48% | 115 | $3,817 | $1,472,585 | 6 |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 25 | $378,951 | -14% | 113 | $3,354 | $1,851,536 | 7 |
| Aug 25, 2000 | 35 | $205,216 | -46% | 105 | $1,954 | $2,056,752 | 8 |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 55 | $103,819 | -49% | 55 | $1,888 | $2,160,571 | 9 |
| Sep 8, 2000 | 79 | $24,054 | -77% | 32 | $752 | $2,184,625 | 10 |
| Sep 15, 2000 | 84 | $21,002 | -13% | 21 | $1,000 | $2,205,627 | 11 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.