2018

1h 31m

6.7(131 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

The story of teenager Billy Bloom who, despite attending an ultra conservative high school, makes the decision to run for homecoming queen.

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Production Companies

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

20 members

Acting

Alex Lawther

Billy Bloom

Acting

Ian Nelson

Flip

Acting

AnnaSophia Robb

Blah Blah Blah

Acting

Celia Weston

Florence

Acting

Abigail Breslin

Lynette

Acting

Bette Midler

Muv

Acting

Larry Pine

William

Acting

Christopher Dylan White

Bernard

Acting

Willa Fitzgerald

Tiffany Tarbell

Acting

Michael Park

Principal Onnigan

Acting

John McEnroe

Coach Carter

Acting

Mickey Sumner

Dr. Veronica Vickers

Acting

Wally Dunn

Mr. Reamer

Acting

Marceline Hugot

Mrs. Monusky

Production

Charlotte Ubben

Sesame

Acting

Olli Haaskivi

Tour Guide

Acting

Laverne Cox

Felicia Watts

Acting

Anatasiya Garvey

Katya

Acting

Eddie Schweighardt

Young Billy

Acting

Daniel Bellomy

Bo-Bo

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