Mean Girls
“Plastic is forever.”
Synopsis
New student Cady Heron is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called ‘The Plastics,’ ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George and her minions Gretchen and Karen. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels, she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.
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Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-01-12
Top Cast
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Angourie Rice
Cady Heron
Reneé Rapp
Regina George
Auliʻi Cravalho
Janis ʻImiʻike
Jaquel Spivey
Damian Hubbard
Avantika
Karen Shetty
Bebe Wood
Gretchen Wieners
Christopher Briney
Aaron Samuels
Jenna Fischer
Mrs. Heron
Busy Philipps
Mrs. George
Tina Fey
Ms. Norbury
Tim Meadows
Mr. Duvall
Lindsay Lohan
Mathletes Quizmaster
Jon Hamm
Coach Carr
Ashley Park
Madame Park
Connor Ratliff
Mr. Rapp
Mahi Alam
Kevin Ganatra
John El-Jor
Jason Weems
Brian Altemus
Shane Oman
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 39 DaysNew York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
January 12, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 20, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 2, 2024
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$36M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$105M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.92x
+$69M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arturo Perez Jr., Samantha Jayne
- Screenplay & Story
- Tina Fey
- Original Score
- Jeff Richmond
- Original Title
- Mean Girls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $36M
- Worldwide Gross
- $105M
- Production Studios
- Little Stranger, Broadway Video, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arturo Perez Jr., Samantha Jayne
Tina Fey, Nell Benjamin, Jeff Richmond, Rosalind Wiseman
Jeff Richmond
Stacy Mize, Bill Kirstein
Andrew Marcus
Nell Benjamin, Jeff Richmond, Erin David, Eric Gurian, Tina Fey
Department Leadership Roster
Tina Fey
Screenplay
Tom Broecker
Costume Design
Kelly McGehee
Production Design
Andrew Marcus
Editor
Craig Crawford
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ariel Altman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Arturo Perez Jr.
Director
Samantha Jayne
Director
Bill Kirstein
Director of Photography
Tina Fey
Producer
Jill Brown
Stunt Coordinator
Lorne Michaels
Producer
Jeff Richmond
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mean Girls.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mean Girls
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mean Girls about?
New student Cady Heron is welcomed into the top of the social food chain by the elite group of popular girls called ‘The Plastics,’ ruled by the conniving queen bee Regina George and her minions Gretchen and Karen. However, when Cady makes the major misstep of falling for Regina’s ex-boyfriend Aaron Samuels, she finds herself prey in Regina’s crosshairs. As Cady sets to take down the group’s apex predator with the help of her outcast friends Janis and Damian, she must learn how to stay true to herself while navigating the most cutthroat jungle of all: high school.
Who directed Mean Girls?
Mean Girls was directed by Arturo Perez Jr., Samantha Jayne.
Who stars in Mean Girls?
The principal cast of Mean Girls includes Angourie Rice, Reneé Rapp, Auliʻi Cravalho, Jaquel Spivey, Avantika.
When was Mean Girls released and how long is it?
Mean Girls was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Mean Girls?
Mean Girls had a reported production budget of $36M and grossed $105M at the worldwide box office (2.92 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Mean Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mean Girls was composed by Jeff Richmond.
Is Mean Girls based on a book or true story?
Mean Girls is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Rosalind Wiseman".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mean Girls?
Mean Girls holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: 14A; DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).