6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
Overview
Two not-too-bright party girls reinvent themselves for their high school reunion. Armed with a borrowed Jaguar, new clothes and the story of their success as the inventors of Post-It notes, Romy and Michele descend on their alma mater, but their façade crumbles quickly.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
Two not-too-bright party girls reinvent themselves for their high school reunion. Armed with a borrowed Jaguar, new clothes and the story of their success as the inventors of Post-It notes, Romy and Michele descend on their alma mater, but their façade crumbles quickly.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central focus on personal growth, self-acceptance, and the value of genuine friendship over superficial social status positions it as largely apolitical, critiquing universal human tendencies rather than specific political ideologies.
The film features a predominantly white main and supporting cast, consistent with traditional casting practices of its era, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on themes of friendship and self-acceptance, offering a lighthearted critique of high school social dynamics rather than explicitly engaging with or critiquing traditional identities or DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features Sandy Frink, a minor character who was bullied in high school but returns to the reunion as a successful and confident adult, openly bringing a male date. His portrayal is affirming, presenting his same-sex relationship without judgment and celebrating his triumph over past adversity. The film normalizes his identity as part of his overall positive character arc.
The film "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding dignity, complexity, agency, or the presence of stereotypes, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing source material or a historical account. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no pre-established canonical genders to be swapped.
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion is an original film, not an adaptation or biopic. The characters were created for this movie, meaning there is no prior canon or historical record from which their race could have been established and subsequently changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
6.2
Critic Ratings
7.5
6.0
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