100+ Movies like Bring It On
Bring It On: In It to Win It
"Bring It On: In It to Win It" closely parallels the original "Bring It On" movie in its overall plot and themes. Both films center around intense rivalries between two elite cheerleading squads, with the protagonists' teams initially being portrayed as the underdogs who face challenges in competing against their rivals. The movies explore themes of friendship, teamwork, and overcoming adversity through cheerleading competitions. The protagonists, Carson and Torrance, face similar struggles as captains of their respective squads, having to deal with internal conflicts, stolen routines, and the pressure of leading their teams to victory. Both movies feature a romantic subplot involving the protagonists developing feelings for members of the rival squad, adding tension to the rivalry dynamic. The climactic cheerleading competitions serve as the culminating events in both films, where the protagonists' teams must overcome their differences and work together to create original routines and ultimately earn respect from their rivals. The endings celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and the bonds formed between the once-feuding squads.
Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack
"Bring It On: Worldwide #Cheersmack" follows a similar narrative arc to the original "Bring It On" movie. Both films center around a highly competitive and successful cheerleading squad whose routines are revealed to be plagiarized from another team, forcing them to create original routines. The lead characters, Torrance and Destiny, face challenges in leading their squads and undergo personal growth, learning to be more open-minded and inclusive leaders. Romantic subplots involving new love interests parallel Torrance's relationship with Cliff. Ultimately, the underdog teams (the Clovers and The Truth) defeat the reigning champions in a climactic competition, earning respect and highlighting the importance of originality and teamwork over blind ambition. The movies explore similar themes of cultural appropriation, friendship, and the pressures of competitive cheerleading.
Bring It On: Fight to the Finish
"Bring It On: Fight to the Finish" follows a similar plot structure to the original "Bring It On" movie. Both films center around a new cheerleader transferring to a different high school and facing off against the reigning popular cheerleading captain. The protagonist, like Torrance, must overcome challenges and earn respect from her new teammates while dealing with the antagonistic head cheerleader. There is also a romantic subplot involving the protagonist and a male character. The films culminate in a high-stakes cheerleading competition where the underdogs must prove themselves against the favored team. Ultimately, the themes of perseverance, teamwork, and finding one's inner strength are prevalent in both movies.
Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal
Both "Fab Five: The Texas Cheerleader Scandal" and "Bring It On" revolve around high school cheerleading squads and the drama surrounding them. In "Bring It On", the Toros squad faces a scandal when they discover their routines were stolen from a rival squad, the East Compton Clovers. Similarly, in "Fab Five", a group of cheerleaders known as the "Fab Five" engage in unruly behavior and bullying, leading to a scandal at their school. The movies explore themes of rivalry, integrity, and the pressures faced by cheerleaders to succeed at any cost. The protagonists, Torrance in "Bring It On" and Coach Emma Carr in "Fab Five", both face challenges in leading their squads and upholding ethical standards. They confront the toxic behavior of their predecessors and teammates, respectively. Both movies climax with a major cheerleading competition where the protagonists' squads compete against their rivals, showcasing their hard work and perseverance. Ultimately, the movies parallel each other in their depiction of the intense world of competitive cheerleading, the scandals that can arise, and the personal growth and redemption of the central characters as they navigate these challenges.
Bring It On Again
"Bring It On Again" closely parallels the plot and themes of "Bring It On". Both movies center around an underdog cheerleading squad challenging the reigning champions. The protagonist, Whittier in "Again" and Torrance in the original, joins the elite cheerleading team but clashes with the tyrannical head cheerleader (Tina and Big Red, respectively). After being mistreated, the protagonist leaves to form her own ragtag squad of misfits and outcasts. This new squad faces off against the elite team at the national championships, ultimately emerging victorious while earning respect from their former rivals. The movies share themes of standing up to bullies, believing in yourself, and the power of teamwork and friendship. The character arcs of the protagonists gaining confidence as leaders parallel each other, as do the redemption arcs of the former antagonists joining the new squads.
Fired Up!
Both "Bring It On" and "Fired Up!" revolve around high school cheerleading competitions and the dynamics within cheerleading squads. The main characters in both films initially join the cheerleading team with ulterior motives - Torrance in "Bring It On" is pressured into becoming captain, while Nick and Shawn in "Fired Up!" join to meet girls. However, they eventually develop a genuine passion for cheerleading and strive to lead their squads to success at the national competition. The films explore themes of friendship, teamwork, and overcoming adversity, as the protagonists face challenges from rival squads and internal conflicts within their own teams. Romantic subplots also feature prominently, with the lead characters developing feelings for fellow cheerleaders. Ultimately, both movies culminate in high-stakes cheerleading competitions where the underdogs must prove themselves against favored opponents, fostering respect between the rival squads in the process.
Full Out
Both "Bring It On" and "Full Out" follow a similar narrative arc of an underdog protagonist striving to overcome adversity and achieve success in a competitive arena - cheerleading for "Bring It On" and gymnastics for "Full Out". The protagonists, Torrance and Ariana, face challenges such as plagiarism accusations and a debilitating injury, respectively, but find inspiration and support from new friends and mentors to create original routines and regain their passion. They must navigate rivalries, both personal and competitive, while also dealing with romantic complications. Ultimately, the protagonists lead their teams to the national competitions, where they earn respect from their opponents despite not winning. The films explore themes of perseverance, teamwork, and self-discovery through the lens of competitive sports.
All Cheerleaders Die
Both "All Cheerleaders Die" and "Bring It On" revolve around high school cheerleading teams and the intense rivalries between them. In "Bring It On", the Toros squad faces off against the East Compton Clovers after learning their routines were stolen. Similarly, in "All Cheerleaders Die", the cheerleaders seek revenge against the football players, particularly Terry, after a tragic accident. The movies explore themes of friendship, betrayal, and the cutthroat nature of competitive cheerleading. They also feature strong female protagonists, Torrance and Mäddy, who must overcome adversity and lead their teams to victory or vengeance. The climactic cheerleading competitions serve as the central conflicts, with the underdogs ultimately triumphing against the favored teams through determination and unity.
Step Up All In
Both "Bring It On" and "Step Up All In" follow a similar story arc of an underdog dance/cheer crew striving to win a major competition against a rival crew. The protagonists in both movies face challenges in assembling their crew, learning new routines, and overcoming personal conflicts. There is a romantic subplot between the lead characters that develops alongside their pursuit of the competition. The movies culminate in a climactic final dance/cheer battle where the underdogs triumph against the favored rivals, earning respect and validation. Themes of perseverance, teamwork, and staying true to oneself are central to both films.
Slap Her... She's French
Both "Slap Her... She's French" and "Bring It On" revolve around a popular high school cheerleader whose status and identity are threatened by a newcomer. In "Bring It On", Torrance's cheerleading squad faces off against the Clovers after it's revealed their routines were stolen. Similarly in "Slap Her... She's French", Genevieve, a French exchange student, systematically usurps Starla's position as head cheerleader and queen bee. The newcomers expose the protagonists' flaws and force them to reclaim their identities through personal growth. Ultimately, the underdogs (the Clovers and Genevieve) triumph, teaching the protagonists humility and self-discovery. The movies explore themes of popularity, rivalry, deception, and the pressures of adolescence through the lens of high school cheerleading.
Bring It On: All or Nothing
"Bring It On: All or Nothing" follows a similar plot structure to "Bring It On", centering around a cheerleading team and their journey to a major competition. Both movies feature a protagonist who is the captain of their high school cheerleading squad and faces challenges in leading their team. The protagonists, Torrance and Britney, experience a culture clash when they encounter rival cheerleading teams from different socioeconomic backgrounds. This clash leads to tensions and conflicts that must be overcome through mutual understanding and respect. The movies parallel each other in their exploration of themes such as leadership, teamwork, and breaking down social barriers through the shared passion of cheerleading. The climax of both films revolves around the protagonists' teams competing against their rivals at a major cheerleading competition, where they ultimately gain respect for one another despite the outcome.
Work It
"Work It" closely parallels "Bring It On" in its overall plot and themes. Both movies center around an underdog dance/cheer team striving to compete against and defeat an elite, successful rival team. The protagonists, Quinn and Torrance, are outsiders who unexpectedly become leaders of their respective underdog teams. They face challenges in learning the skills needed, assembling a capable team, and overcoming the rival team's attempts to undermine them. Ultimately, the underdog teams defy expectations and find success through hard work, perseverance, and embracing their unique styles. The movies explore themes of friendship, self-belief, and the pursuit of dreams against adversity. The character arcs of Quinn and Torrance are similar as they grow into confident leaders and find their true passions. The climactic dance/cheer competitions serve as the culminating conflicts where the underdogs prove themselves worthy opponents to their rivals.
An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars
Both "An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars" and "Bring It On" center around young female protagonists (Torrance and McKenna) who are passionate about competitive sports (cheerleading and gymnastics) and strive to lead their teams to victory. They face challenges and setbacks, including injuries that temporarily sideline them, and must overcome self-doubt and criticism from former leaders (Big Red and Coach Isabelle). A key conflict arises when their teams' routines are revealed to be plagiarized from rival squads (the East Compton Clovers and Sierra's team), forcing them to create original routines. The protagonists also navigate personal relationships, with Torrance's boyfriend Aaron becoming unsupportive while McKenna's friend Toulane initially feels betrayed. Ultimately, the protagonists regain their confidence, mend friendships, and lead their teams to success at the final competitions, earning respect from their rivals despite not winning. Both films explore themes of leadership, perseverance, teamwork, and finding balance between passion and other responsibilities.
Sugar & Spice
Both "Bring It On" and "Sugar & Spice" revolve around high school cheerleading squads and the rivalries between them. The main characters are popular head cheerleaders who face challenges and conflicts with other squads. In "Bring It On", Torrance discovers her squad has been stealing routines from a rival squad, while in "Sugar & Spice", Diane's squad robs banks to support her pregnancy. Both films explore themes of friendship, competition, and overcoming adversity within the high-stakes world of cheerleading. The protagonists must navigate complex relationships, confront their mistakes, and ultimately earn respect from their rivals through perseverance and self-discovery.
Feel the Beat
Both "Bring It On" and "Feel the Beat" follow a similar story arc of an outsider joining and leading an underdog dance/cheer team to success. The protagonists, Torrance and April, face challenges in proving themselves as leaders and gaining the trust of their teams. They must overcome obstacles like stolen routines, lack of funds, and personal setbacks to reach the big competition. Along the way, they develop bonds with their teammates and romantic interests (Cliff and Nick). Ultimately, the underdogs defy expectations by performing well at the final competition, earning respect and finding fulfillment in their roles as teachers/leaders. The movies parallel each other in their themes of perseverance, teamwork, and finding one's purpose through mentoring others.
Another Cinderella Story
Both "Another Cinderella Story" and "Bring It On" follow an underdog story where the main character, a talented dancer/cheerleader, faces adversity and bullying from a rival group but ultimately triumphs through perseverance and self-belief. The protagonists, Torrance and Mary, are mistreated by their former captains/guardians who stole routines/opportunities from them. They find support from new friends, Missy/Cliff and Tami/Dustin, and romantic interests who help them regain confidence. The rivals, the Clovers and Britt/Bree/Natalia, initially humiliate the protagonists by exposing their plagiarized routines. However, Torrance and Mary work hard to create original routines and compete against their rivals in major dance/cheer competitions, ultimately earning respect despite not winning. The movies explore themes of leadership, friendship, self-discovery, and overcoming adversity through determination and self-belief.
The Bronze
Both "Bring It On" and "The Bronze" revolve around the competitive world of gymnastics/cheerleading. The protagonists, Torrance and Hope, are former star athletes struggling to maintain their status and relevance. They are tasked with coaching promising young talents, Missy/the Toros squad and Maggie, respectively. Initially, they attempt to sabotage their protégés out of jealousy and fear of being overshadowed. However, they eventually embrace their roles as coaches and work to help their students succeed, though with some selfish motives like the inheritance money for Hope. The films explore themes of mentorship, rivalry, redemption, and finding purpose beyond past glory. Both climax with major competitions where the students triumph despite the protagonists' initial misguided actions. Ultimately, Torrance and Hope gain newfound respect for their protégés and their own roles as coaches/leaders.
Poms
Both "Bring It On" and "Poms" follow an underdog cheerleading team striving to prove themselves and overcome adversity. In "Bring It On", the Toros cheerleading squad must create an original routine after being exposed for stealing cheers from a rival team. Similarly in "Poms", Martha forms a cheerleading squad of elderly women at a retirement community, facing skepticism and opposition. Both films depict the teams bonding, training intensely with a new choreographer, and ultimately competing against their rivals at a major competition. The protagonists, Torrance and Martha, serve as leaders who inspire their teams to persevere despite setbacks. Themes of friendship, determination, and defying expectations unite the narratives. Additionally, both movies explore romantic subplots involving the lead characters.
The Fits
Both "The Fits" and "Bring It On" center around young female protagonists who join competitive dance teams. The protagonists, Toni and Torrance, are initially outsiders to the dance teams but become drawn to the world of competitive dance through observing the teams practice. They eventually try out for and join the teams, immersing themselves in the intense training and competitive spirit. Both films explore the intense physical and mental demands of competitive dance, with members of the teams suffering from mysterious "fits" or seizures, adding an element of drama and intrigue. The films also touch on themes of friendship, ambition, and finding one's place within a close-knit group. Ultimately, the protagonists must navigate the challenges and politics of their respective teams while striving to achieve success in competition.
High School Musical
Both "Bring It On" and "High School Musical" follow a similar narrative arc of high school students pursuing extracurricular passions outside of their expected social cliques. In "Bring It On", Torrance, the cheerleading captain, discovers her team's routines were stolen and must create an original routine, while in "High School Musical", Troy and Gabriella audition for the school musical despite being a basketball star and a new student. Both films explore themes of breaking free from societal expectations, following one's true interests, and overcoming obstacles from rivals and peers who want to maintain the status quo. The protagonists face opposition but ultimately gain confidence to showcase their talents, leading to personal growth and acceptance from their communities.