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A Balasaur Score of 68 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, Metacritic 62/100. Streaming on Prime.
Synopsis
Jamie New is 16 and doesn’t quite fit in—instead of pursuing a "real" career he dreams of becoming a drag queen. Uncertain about his future, Jamie knows one thing for sure: he is going to be a sensation. Supported by his loving mom and his amazing friends, Jamie overcomes prejudice, beats the bullies and steps out of the darkness, into the spotlight.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic62/100
151 audience votes
Key crew
- Jonathan ButterellDirector
- Tom MacRaeScreenplay
- Dan Gillespie SellsOriginal Music Composer
- Anne DudleyOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Max HarwoodJamie New
- Sarah LancashireMargaret New
- Lauren PatelPritti Pasha
- Sharon HorganMiss Hedge
- Richard E. GrantHugo Battersby / Loco Chanelle
- Shobna GulatiRay
- Ralph InesonJamie's Dad
- Adeel AkhtarIman Masood
- Samuel BottomleyDean Paxton
- John McCreaYoung Loco Chanelle
- Charlotte SaltCheryl
- Rita MayMrs. Cardwell
Stills
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Themes
drag queenmusicalbased on play or musicallgbtlgbt teenteenage protagonistgay theme