Bring It On

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Bring It On

PG-13

Released Aug 25, 2000

1h 38m

Comedy

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The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School in San Diego has got spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. But for newly-elected team captain Torrance, the Toros' road to total cheer glory takes a shady turn when she discovers that their perfectly-choreographed routines were in fact stolen from the Clovers, a hip-hop squad from East Compton, by the Toro's former captain.

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Critics Consensus

Despite the formulaic, fluffy storyline, this movie is surprisingly fun to watch, mostly due to its high energy and how it humorously spoofs cheerleading instead of taking itself too seriously.

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Linda Holmes

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

...both the very beginning and the very end [of the film] really effectively build this kind of really funny, silly mood that I did very much enjoy revisiting...[The film] is just of its time.

Aug 15, 2025

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Smart, sassy movie, but expect raunchy humor, language.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 22, 2010

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Lisa Alspector

Chicago Reader

This earnest and arch story -- so fast paced its formulas are wonderfully obscured -- has an adolescent energy and a tempered sexuality, and it's infused with the moral agenda of a warmly didactic sitcom.

Jul 25, 2007

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Aisha Harris

Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast)

It really is ahead of its time. I still can't think of another teen movie that at least attempts to do the things that it does with cultural appropriation...they could have gone farther...But overall, Bring It On still bringing it 20 years later.

Aug 15, 2025

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Chance Solem-Pfeifer

Willamette Week

Amid all its convincing choreography and tossing bodies 20 feet into the air, Bring It On rides the line between satire and teenage dramedy. That’s a disastrous liminal space if handled carelessly.

Jan 22, 2025

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Josh Winning

Radio Times

With its rapid-fire jokes, knowing sense of the absurd and impressive dance routines, this tonally perfect romp will have you cheering - and chuckling - from start to finish.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 25, 2024

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Felix S.

Sometimes you just need a good old 00’s enjoyable movie. Go Toros!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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Blu B

Probably the best movie about cheerleading there is. Didn't expect much but was suprised. It's consistently funny even though it doesn't go rapid fire it hits 80% of the time. Some dialouge might be homophobic but for better or worse a lot of it is high school humor of how people talked. (and still do in high school) I'm not sure if this is self aware or not though. It's got a suprising good script too. It knows how to balance comedy with the underlying sports story. The acting & cinematogrpahy is decent. It's not the highest budget ever and the direction is better sometimes than others. Starts off a bit shaky but once the tryouts start, it finds it's rhythm and characters start coming out. Some stronger than others. I would'nt call anyone good though. It feels like there stereotypes a bit save for the main trio. I do like the romance though they got good chemistry. The cheerleading scenes aren't bad and probably could be better done but they work enough. Everything else is solid though. Anyone who is a fan of any actors here, the director, cheerleading, or a unique type of sports movie should check this out.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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thiago s

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/05/25

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Stephen C

Funny in 1 hour and 38 minutes!!!!!!!!!!! Rated PG-13 for Sex-Related Material and Language!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $68,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Starring Kirsten Dunst!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/20/25

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sarah p

Great light hearted movie. Typical teenage cheerleader scenario with a few comedic twists.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/24

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alan g

Good overall movie. Kirsten Dunst is appealing. No one would believe the Hispanic cheerleader is threatening. One slap and she would run home.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

12/07/24

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Synopsis

The Toro cheerleading squad from Rancho Carne High School in San Diego has got spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. But for newly-elected team captain Torrance, the Toros' road to total cheer glory takes a shady turn when she discovers that their perfectly-choreographed routines were in fact stolen from the Clovers, a hip-hop squad from East Compton, by the Toro's former captain.

Director: Peyton Reed
Producer: Marc Abraham, Thomas A. Bliss
Screenwriter: Jessica Bendinger
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Beacon Pictures, Beacon Communications
Rating: PG-13 (Sex-Related Material|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 25, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 12, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $68.3M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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