Girls (2004) | Mean

The film is noted for its exceptional ensemble cast, many of whom became household names: Mean Girls Movie Review | Common Sense Media

Mean Girls (2004) is a seminal teen comedy that satirizes high school social hierarchies. Written by Tina Fey and based on Rosalind Wiseman's nonfiction book Queen Bees and Wannabes , it follows Cady Heron, a homeschooled girl who must navigate the treacherous "Girl World" of American public high school. Director: Mark Waters. Writer: Tina Fey (who also stars as Ms. Norbury). Genre: Comedy / Teen / Satire. Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes. Box Office: $130.1 million against an $18 million budget. The Cast & Characters Mean Girls (2004)