Quick Summary
A teenage girl is taken under the wing of her new high school's most popular girls. Their friendship dramatically collapses after a romantic mishap, turning the group against her. The film is a comedy starring Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams.
About This Program ✦
Mean Girls is a programme presented as a movie, it's classified within the comedy genre. The title refers to a story set in a high‑school environment, and it features a cast that includes Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams. The film is marketed as a teenage comedy, focusing on the social dynamics of adolescents. The central narrative follows a teenage girl who, after moving to a new school, is taken under the wing of the most popular clique of girls. Initially, she enjoys the acceptance of these so‑called friends, but the relationship quickly unravels when a romantic misunderstanding arises. The mishap triggers the popular girls to turn against her, highlighting the fragile nature of the alliances she thought were solid. Throughout the film, the comedic tone underscores the awkwardness of teenage interactions and the sudden shift from inclusion to exclusion. The performances of Lohan and McAdams drive the story, portraying the contrasting roles of newcomer and established popular student. As the plot unfolds, the humour stems from the clash between the protagonist's expectations and the reality of high‑school hierarchies, all set against the backdrop of a single romantic incident. The film’s comedic approach keeps the tone light even as friendships crumble, offering a snapshot of teenage life where popularity and romance intersect. Lohan’s and McAdams’s characters embody the contrasting sides of this high‑school world.
Mean Girls broadcasts on Sky Cinema Comedy at 11:10am, Wednesday, 28 January 2026. (Subtitles)


