Everyone deserves a chance to celebrate.
After the PTA of a conservative high school in Indiana bans same-sex couples from attending the annual prom, a gang of flamboyant Broadway stars try to boost their image by showing up to support two lesbian students.
The Prom (2020) is a romance and comedy film directed by Ryan Murphy, released on December 2, 2020 with a runtime of 2h 11m. It stars Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman and Kerry Washington. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 722 ratings.
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Meryl Streep
as Dee Dee Allen
James Corden
as Barry Glickman
Nicole Kidman
as Angie Dickinson
Kerry Washington
as Mrs. Greene
Keegan-Michael Key
as Principal Hawkins
Andrew Rannells
as Trent Oliver
Ariana DeBose
as Alyssa Greene
Jo Ellen Pellman
as Emma Nolan
Tracey Ullman
as Vera
Kevin Chamberlin
as Sheldon
Mary Kay Place
as Grandma Bea
Logan Riley
as Kayley
Directed by Ryan Murphy, written by Chad Beguelin, Bob Martin and Jack Viertel, produced by Ryan Murphy, Alexis Martin Woodall and Bill Damaschke.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 722 ratings.
'The Prom' could have been something special like the show was on Broadway, but instead of listening to the message the show has about negative effect star-power and acceptance, the movie actively dodges those themes. Removing Corden doesn't fix this mess, but it would have been a start. I can't say I don't recommend it; these are great songs and sung well here. I would catch myself smiling at the musical numbers,…
Reviewed on December 6, 2020
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com I really love musicals, but Netflix's attempt at a cheerful, joyful, colorful, and culturally significant film turns out to be one of the most cringe-worthy, awfully stereotypical, ridiculously exaggerated movies of the year. From the astoundingly over-the-top (and honestly, somewhat insulting) performance from James…
Reviewed on December 30, 2020
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The main cast of The Prom (2020) includes Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Kerry Washington and Keegan-Michael Key. The film was directed by Ryan Murphy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Prom was released on December 2, 2020 and runs for 2h 11m.
The Prom (2020) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 722 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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