Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen

So much drama, so little time.

2004 • 90 min • Comedy

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Synopsis

After moving to New Jersey, Lola bags a coveted role in a school play, which earns her the wrath of Carla, the most popular girl in school, who will do anything to ruin Lola's life.

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Best from age 9

Movie Knight Score

965 reviews

100 Reviewers · 2 · 51%
57 Audience · 963 · 49%

Lola, a New York teen, struggles to adjust to life in suburban New Jersey after a family move. She dreams of stardom, landing the lead in a school play and pursuing her favorite rock band. Rivalries and comedic mishaps ensue as Lola tries to prove herself and make new friends.

Violence & peril: 1/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 1/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Some dramatic teenage behavior
Brief moments of peril in a crowd
Teenage crushes

What it models well

Friendship
Self-acceptance
Pursuing passions
Overcoming challenges

Talk about it after

Dealing with new environments
The importance of honesty
Navigating friendships and rivalries

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Top billed cast

Director: Sara Sugarman • Crew: Gail Parent

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Reviewer notes

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
I actually quite liked it for the first half, but by time the credits arrived I was very much awaiting the end. <em>'Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen'</em> has a few things going in its favour. Lindsay Lohan is very good, she definitely makes her character more interesting than she probably would've been without Lohan.…
r96sk, TMDB Community

RecommendedTrusted family reviewers
Decent watch, might watch again, and can recommend. Ultimately this movie is fun: cheap teen girl drama fun, but fun. Lindsey Lohan has some competent cast to share the load in this, particularly Alison Pill (Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Cooties), an under rated actress, and Megan Fox (Jennifer's Body) playing the Rachel McAdams (Meangirls) of the movie.…
Kamurai, TMDB Community