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Sugar & Spice

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When Jack (James Marsden) and Diane (Marley Shelton) find themselves in an unexpected adult situation, the A-Squad comes to their rescue. In order to help their friend Diane, the A-Squad goes where no cheerleader has gone before: taking on a little after-school project known as bank robbery. But the A-Squad does things their way -- with sugar and spice -- forever changing their friendship, their future and the nation's notion of teen spirit.

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Critics Consensus

Though this cheerleader comedy has an intriguing premise, it's too empty-headed and saddled with too many lame jokes to live up to it. Also, some critics say the movie is irresponsible in its depiction of teens and guns.

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Nell Minow Common Sense Media 12/28/2010
2/5
More like snips and snails and puppy dog tails. Go to Full Review Rick Groen Globe and Mail 12/23/2002
Of course, an unfunny comedy is hardly news. However, even by Tinseltown's impoverished standards, one so utterly bereft is something of a rarity, and thus perversely interesting. Go to Full Review Jeff Strickler Minneapolis Star Tribune 11/06/2002
1/4
The best thing that can be said about the Minnesota- made comedy Sugar & Spice is that there's no reference to the fact that it was made in Minnesota. Go to Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) 02/13/2024
It's still got a sharp satirical bite to it and is ready for rediscovery. Go to Full Review Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com 03/26/2010
2/4
An interesting idea that when played out elicits only a slightly amused shrug at best. Go to Full Review Bob Grimm Sacramento News & Review 08/07/2008
2/5
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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 10 Unfunny in 1 hour and 21 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $13,300,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more mark g @Mark_Alan_G. 04/17/2025 Really bad. I could see where producers thought they might be able to get a campy teen romp here, but the writing and direction are so poor. The lead was also miscast, Suvari would have been better choice. Eye candy that will leave your brain in a diabetic stupor. See more Iamwhoi M @Shaboutiques 04/06/2025 Forgettable "comedy," with a decent soundtrack. The jokes fall flat. Very flat. Think of it as "Clueless" with much less charm. Good movie to fall asleep on. See more Shelby H @RT24860765 03/14/2025 I liked it but the ending was pretty bad in my opinion See more live Broadcast Streaming gaming C @RT65321021 04/07/2024 It was good movie and I enjoyed it, and I would go back and rewatch it again. See more Ava S @avawatches 11/25/2023 It falls victim to some outdated tropes and ends anticlimactically, but Sugar & Spice sports girl power in a funny and endearing manner that'll amuse its targeted demographic. See more Read all reviews
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Francine McDougall

Director

Marla Sokoloff

Lisa

Marley Shelton

Diane

Melissa George

Cleo

Mena Suvari

Kansas

Rachel Blanchard

Hannah

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Sugar & Spice

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Movie Info

Synopsis When Jack (James Marsden) and Diane (Marley Shelton) find themselves in an unexpected adult situation, the A-Squad comes to their rescue. In order to help their friend Diane, the A-Squad goes where no cheerleader has gone before: taking on a little after-school project known as bank robbery. But the A-Squad does things their way -- with sugar and spice -- forever changing their friendship, their future and the nation's notion of teen spirit.
Director
Francine McDougall
Producer
Wendy Finerman
Screenwriter
Mandy Nelson
Distributor
New Line Cinema, Metropolitan Filmexport [fr], Eagle Pictures S.p.a. [it], New Line Home Video [us]
Production Co
New Line Cinema, Wendy Finerman Productions
Rating
PG-13 (Some Thematic Elements|Sex-Related Humor|Language)
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 26, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$13.3M
Runtime
1h 21m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, DTS, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)