100+ Movies like Mean Girls
Mean Girls
The "Mean Girls 2024" follows an almost identical plot to the "Mean Girls". Both center around a new student, Cady Heron, who moves to a new high school and is introduced to the school's social hierarchy and cliques, particularly the popular and mean-spirited "Plastics" group led by Regina George. Cady infiltrates the Plastics at the behest of her new friends Janis and Damian to get revenge on Regina for her past mistreatment of Janis. Cady becomes entangled in the Plastics' drama and engages in a series of schemes to sabotage Regina's reputation and status, including manipulating her weight, spreading rumors, and turning her friends against her. This ultimately backfires as Cady becomes consumed by her own mean behavior, alienating her true friends and love interest Aaron. The climax involves the revelation of the "Burn Book" which exposes everyone's secrets, leading to a school-wide conflict. In the end, Cady realizes her mistakes, makes amends with those she wronged, and helps restore social harmony at the school while rejecting the shallow values of the Plastics.
Mean Girls 2
Both "Mean Girls 2" and "Mean Girls" center around a new student joining a high school and becoming entangled with the popular clique known as "The Plastics". The protagonist befriends outsiders who convince them to infiltrate The Plastics as part of a scheme to take them down. This leads to a series of escalating pranks and sabotage between the protagonist and The Plastics. The protagonist initially embraces the mean girl behavior but eventually realizes the error of their ways. There is a major event that exposes the truth and leads to the downfall of The Plastics' leader. In the end, the protagonist makes amends, finds a balance between cliques, and achieves a sense of self-acceptance while the former Plastics go their separate ways.
Geek Charming
Both "Geek Charming" and "Mean Girls" center around a popular high school girl who initially values superficial things like status and appearance. They befriend an outsider who helps them see the error of their ways and become more authentic. There is a major turning point where the popular girl is publicly humiliated, leading to a transformation of character. They ultimately reject the shallow high school social hierarchy, make amends with those they wronged, and find acceptance and happiness by embracing their true selves. The movies parallel each other in depicting the popular girl's journey of self-discovery, the influence of an outsider friend, a fallout with their clique, and a redemptive ending where they reject the toxic social dynamics of high school popularity.
The Choking Game
Both "The Choking Game" and "Mean Girls" center around high school social dynamics and the pressures faced by teenage girls. The main characters, Taryn and Cady, are initially outsiders who get drawn into the popular clique of "mean girls" led by Regina and Courtney, respectively. They undergo transformations, becoming more rebellious and adopting the toxic behaviors of the popular girls. This leads to strained friendships with their original, more grounded friends Elena and Janis. The movies explore the consequences of conforming to harmful social norms, with Taryn's friend Nina suffering severe brain damage from the "choking game," and Regina getting hit by a bus. Ultimately, the main characters realize the error of their ways, make amends, and find a healthier social balance. The movies parallel each other in their depictions of high school cliques, peer pressure, and the journey of the protagonists in navigating these social dynamics.
Odd Girl Out
Both "Odd Girl Out" and "Mean Girls" center around a teenage girl who is initially an outsider but gets drawn into a popular clique of mean girls at school. They befriend her at first but then turn on her and bully her relentlessly through cruel pranks, social ostracization, and online harassment. The protagonist is betrayed by her former "best friend" who is the ringleader of the clique. The bullying escalates to the point where the protagonist considers or attempts suicide. In the end, the protagonist stands up to the bullies, exposes their cruelty, and regains her self-worth, while the clique disbands and the former queen bee is humiliated. The movies explore the toxic dynamics of high school cliques, the psychological damage of bullying, and the importance of self-acceptance and true friendship.
Wild Child
Both "Wild Child" and "Mean Girls" center around a new student joining an elite clique of popular girls at their school. The protagonist infiltrates the clique with ulterior motives, initially to gain acceptance but later to sabotage the leader of the group from within. This leads to a series of pranks and schemes to undermine the leader's status and turn her friends against her. The protagonist eventually succeeds in dethroning the leader, but also becomes corrupted by power and popularity herself. However, she ultimately has a redemption arc, realizing her mistakes and making amends with those she wronged. The movies explore themes of high school social dynamics, cliques, popularity, friendship, and the pressures of conformity. Both protagonists undergo personal growth and learn valuable lessons about staying true to themselves.
Not Another Teen Movie
Both "Not Another Teen Movie" and "Mean Girls" revolve around high school social dynamics and cliques, with an outsider protagonist being drawn into the popular clique. They face challenges navigating the complex social hierarchy, betrayals from friends, and romantic interests tied to the popular group. The protagonists undergo transformations, initially embracing the superficial values of the popular clique before realizing their flaws and returning to their true selves. They ultimately reject the shallow popularity contest and find empowerment in being themselves, mending broken friendships and finding healthier relationships. The movies satirize high school stereotypes and the pressures of conformity, delivering messages about self-acceptance and the dangers of prioritizing social status over genuine connections.
F*&% the Prom
Both "F*&% the Prom" and "Mean Girls" center around high school social dynamics and the toxic effects of popularity and cliques. The protagonists, Cady in Mean Girls and Cole in F*&% the Prom, are initially outsiders who infiltrate the popular clique, only to become disillusioned by their cruelty and superficiality. They team up with other outcasts to take down the reigning "queen bee" - Regina in Mean Girls and Marissa in F*&% the Prom - through elaborate schemes of sabotage and humiliation at the climactic prom event. However, in the process, the protagonists themselves become corrupted by the same toxic behavior they sought to undermine. Ultimately, they learn valuable lessons about the emptiness of popularity and the importance of staying true to themselves and their values. Both films explore themes of identity, peer pressure, and the consequences of prioritizing social status over genuine connections and personal growth.
Bratz
Both "Bratz" and "Mean Girls" center around a group of high school girls navigating the complex social dynamics and cliques within their schools. The main characters in each film initially become part of the popular clique, led by a controlling and manipulative "queen bee" figure (Meredith in Bratz, Regina in Mean Girls). However, they soon realize the toxic nature of these cliques and the pressure to conform. The plots follow the protagonists as they attempt to break free from these cliques and bring people together across social divides. Key story arcs involve the main characters being seduced by popularity and status before realizing the importance of staying true to themselves and their friendships. Ultimately, both films deliver messages about embracing individuality, rejecting harmful social hierarchies, and the strength of female friendships. The "Mean Girls" parallels the "Bratz"'s exploration of high school clique culture, the corrupting influence of popularity, and the journey of self-discovery and empowerment for the protagonists.
Do Revenge
Both "Do Revenge" and "Mean Girls" revolve around high school social dynamics and the quest for revenge against the popular clique. In "Do Revenge", Drea and Eleanor team up to take down each other's enemies - Max and Carissa - by infiltrating the popular group and exposing their misdeeds. Similarly, in "Mean Girls", Cady joins the Plastics clique led by Regina to sabotage her from within at Janis' behest. The movies explore themes of popularity, betrayal, and the toxic effects of rumor-spreading and social ostracization. The protagonists undergo personal transformations, initially embracing the manipulative behavior of the popular crowd before realizing their mistakes. Cady becomes the new "queen bee" like Regina before rejecting this persona, while Drea spirals into sociopathy before finding redemption. Both films climax with the protagonists publicly exposing incriminating evidence against the antagonists, leading to their downfall. The movies also depict the cyclical nature of high school social hierarchies, with new cliques emerging to replace the old ones. In "Do Revenge", Max's toxic behavior is called out, while in "Mean Girls", the Plastics disband but a new trio of "Junior Plastics" appears, suggesting the perpetuation of these harmful dynamics.
John Tucker Must Die
Both "John Tucker Must Die" and "Mean Girls" revolve around a new female student who infiltrates and seeks revenge against the popular clique at her high school. In Mean Girls, Cady Heron befriends outcasts Janis and Damian who convince her to join the "Plastics" clique led by Regina George to sabotage them from within. Similarly, in John Tucker Must Die, Kate Spencer is enlisted by three girls from different cliques to help them get revenge on their shared boyfriend John Tucker by seducing and humiliating him. The movies follow a similar plot structure where the protagonist initially succeeds in her scheme by gaining the trust of the popular group, but then starts to develop genuine feelings and second thoughts. Cady becomes the new "queen bee" after turning the Plastics against Regina, while Kate falls for John despite her revenge plot. Both protagonists ultimately realize the error of their ways and reject the superficial high school social hierarchy. The popular cliques in both films are portrayed as vain, shallow, and obsessed with status and image. Regina and the Plastics, as well as John Tucker, represent the stereotypical attractive but cruel and manipulative popular kids. The movies critique this toxic high school culture and the protagonists' journeys involve rejecting these harmful social dynamics and embracing their true selves and values.
The DUFF
Both "The DUFF" and "Mean Girls" center around an unpopular high school girl who infiltrates and challenges the social hierarchy dominated by a clique of popular and mean-spirited girls. The protagonists, Bianca and Cady, are initially outsiders who befriend the "outcasts" and are taken under their wing to bring down the reigning queen bees, Madison and Regina, by exploiting their insecurities and turning their friends against them. In the process, the protagonists undergo a transformation, adopting the same manipulative and superficial behavior they initially condemned, before realizing their mistakes and rediscovering their true selves. The movies explore themes of identity, popularity, bullying, and the pressures of conformity in high school social circles. They culminate in the protagonists rejecting the shallow social constructs and embracing individuality, while the former queen bees face consequences for their actions and undergo personal growth.
The Clique
Both "The Clique" and "Mean Girls" center around a new girl joining a prestigious high school and being targeted by the popular clique of mean girls led by a "queen bee" character. The protagonist is initially drawn into the clique but soon realizes their cruel and manipulative behavior. She then conspires with outsider friends to take down the queen bee and dismantle the clique, employing various schemes and sabotage tactics. This leads to a climactic confrontation where the protagonist exposes the clique's misdeeds and the queen bee suffers a humiliating downfall. In the end, the protagonist rejects the superficial high school social hierarchy, embraces her true self, and finds acceptance among her peers while the former clique disbands. The movies explore similar themes of bullying, popularity contests, and the pressures of conformity in high school.
The Outcasts
Both "The Outcasts" and "Mean Girls" center around high school social dynamics and the struggles of outcasts against the popular clique. In "The Outcasts", Mindy and Jodi unite other outcasts to rebel against the mean girls Whitney and Mackenzie, paralleling how in "Mean Girls", Cady infiltrates the Plastics clique led by Regina George at the behest of outcasts Janis and Damian. The movies follow the outcasts' schemes to undermine and eventually overthrow the reigning popular girls through various pranks and sabotage. They explore themes of high school cliques, bullying, and the pressures of conformity. Ultimately, the outcasts gain confidence, dismantle the rigid social hierarchy, and promote a message of acceptance and individuality.
The Princess Diaries
Both "The Princess Diaries" and "Mean Girls" follow the story of an outsider teenage girl who is thrust into a new social environment and navigates the complex hierarchy and cliques of high school. They face challenges in fitting in, making friends, and dealing with the popular clique of mean girls led by a "queen bee" character (Regina George in Mean Girls, Lana Thomas in The Princess Diaries). The protagonists (Cady Heron and Mia Thermopolis) undergo a transformation and makeover that changes how they are perceived by their peers. They are initially manipulated into infiltrating the popular clique by a friend, leading to a betrayal of their true selves and values. However, they ultimately reject the superficial world of the popular crowd, regain their identity, and find acceptance among their true friends. Both movies explore themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the pressures of conformity and popularity in high school.
Thirteen
Both "Thirteen" and "Mean Girls" center around a young teenage girl who undergoes a dramatic transformation and gets drawn into a clique of popular but troubled girls at school. The main characters, Tracy and Cady, start out as outsiders but are seduced by the allure of popularity and a rebellious lifestyle, leading them down a path of self-destructive behavior like drugs, crime, and betraying their values. They are manipulated and influenced by the ringleader of the clique, Evie and Regina, who represent the toxic side of popularity. However, the main characters eventually realize the error of their ways and attempt to redeem themselves, breaking free from the negative influence of the clique. The movies explore themes of peer pressure, identity, and the dangers of conformity, while also highlighting the complexities of female friendships and the challenges of adolescence.
Girl Fight
Both "Girl Fight" and "Mean Girls" center around high school girls who are initially outsiders but then become accepted into a popular clique of girls, only to face betrayal and vicious bullying from those same girls. The main characters, Haley in "Girl Fight" and Cady in "Mean Girls", infiltrate the popular cliques to gain social status but end up being brutally attacked, physically and emotionally, by the very girls they befriended. The movies explore the harsh realities of high school social dynamics, cliques, and the cruelty that can arise from jealousy and a desire for popularity. They also depict the lasting trauma and consequences of such bullying. Ultimately, the main characters regain their self-worth and find true friendship outside the toxic popular groups.
A Cinderella Story
Both "A Cinderella Story" and "Mean Girls" follow a similar narrative arc of an outsider teenage girl infiltrating and eventually rebelling against the popular clique at her high school. In "A Cinderella Story", Sam is tormented by her evil stepfamily and the mean girl Shelby, while in "Mean Girls", Cady is drawn into the manipulative "Plastics" clique led by Regina. The protagonists befriend outcasts who help them navigate the social hierarchy, with Sam's friend Carter paralleling Janis and Damian in "Mean Girls". Both Sam and Cady initially go along with schemes to undermine the popular girls, but eventually realize the toxicity of their actions. There are climactic events where the protagonists are publicly humiliated by the mean girls, leading to a turning point where they reject the shallow high school politics. Ultimately, Sam and Cady regain their integrity, make amends with those they wronged, and find happiness and self-acceptance outside the cliques. The movies share themes of bullying, popularity contests, and the pressures of conformity in high school.
Sexting in Suburbia
Both "Sexting in Suburbia" and "Mean Girls" center around the theme of high school bullying and the damaging effects it can have, particularly through the spread of embarrassing or private content. In "Sexting in Suburbia", Dina's nude photos are maliciously shared by her rival Skylar, leading to intense cyberbullying that ultimately drives Dina to suicide. Similarly in "Mean Girls", the Burn Book containing cruel rumors and insults about students is leaked, causing chaos and turning the student body against each other. The movies also explore the complex social dynamics and cliques within high schools. In "Sexting in Suburbia", Skylar's jealousy of Dina's popularity and success fuels her vindictive actions, while in "Mean Girls", the "Plastics" clique wields immense social power and influence. Both films depict how easily this power can be abused and the devastating consequences it can have. Additionally, both movies follow a central character who initially gets drawn into the toxic high school social scene before realizing the error of their ways. In "Sexting in Suburbia", Rachel seeks to uncover the truth behind her daughter's suicide, while in "Mean Girls", Cady infiltrates the Plastics at first before turning against them. Ultimately, these characters come to understand the importance of standing up against bullying and promoting kindness and acceptance.
Sleepover
Both "Sleepover" and "Mean Girls" center around teenage girls navigating the complex social dynamics and cliques of high school. The protagonists, Julie and Cady, are outsiders who infiltrate the popular clique (the Plastics and Staci's group) to gain social status, but end up realizing the shallowness and cruelty of that world. They undergo personal growth, betray their true friends in pursuit of popularity, and ultimately reject the superficial values of the popular crowd. Key plot points include the protagonists being drawn into schemes to undermine the "queen bee" leader of the popular clique, facing consequences for their actions, and reconciling with their real friends by the end. The movies explore themes of friendship, peer pressure, self-acceptance, and the harsh realities of high school social hierarchies.