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Release Date:
25 May 2006 (South Africa) moreTagline:
Evil comes in a school uniform. morePlot:
A 15-year-old girl incites chaos among her friends and a media frenzy when she accuses her drama teacher of sexual harassment. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
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I expected a good film. I received more. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Evan Rachel Wood | ... | Kimberly Joyce | |
| David Wagner | ... | Morgan (as David T. Wagner) | |
| Brent Goldberg | ... | Rick | |
| Adi Schnall | ... | Randa | |
| Elisabeth Harnois | ... | Brittany | |
| Stark Sands | ... | Troy | |
| Jane Krakowski | ... | Emily Klein | |
| Michael Hitchcock | ... | Headmaster Charles Meyer | |
| Danny Comden | ... | Roger Nicholl | |
| Jaime King | ... | Kathy Joyce | |
| Josh Zuckerman | ... | Josh Horowitz | |
| James Snyder | ... | Dave | |
| Ron Livingston | ... | Percy Anderson | |
| Cody McMains | ... | Kenny | |
| Mike Erwin | ... | Barry |
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Rated R for strong sexual content and graphic dialogue involving teens, and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
USA:104 min | UK:110 min | Argentina:107 minCountry:
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EnglishColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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USA:R | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Ontario) | Australia:MA | UK:18 | Ireland:16 | Malaysia:(Banned) | Singapore:M18 | Finland:K-15 | Argentina:16 | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/16Fun Stuff
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Evan Rachel Wood has said that she based Kimberly Joyce on a girl at her high school who "stabbed you in the back with a smile on [her] face..." moreQuotes:
Roger Nicholl: You wanna know why she's going to ruin you? 'Cause she knows that you can't do anything about it, that's why. I mean, forget math, English, science. For them, high school is all about cockteasing 101, and I've got news for you - those two are on the honor roll. moreSoundtrack:
Gare a Toi Jeune Amant moreFAQ
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I've liked every effort I've seen by young actress Evan Rachel Wood ("13" being a stellar example, and "Missing" being another). This is no exception. "Pretty Persuasion" is akin to "Election" (Reese Witherspoon) for the first half, with a dark, witty sense of humor about high school aged people playing mental "chess" with each other, their teachers, and parents. Slowly the story morphs darker, into something like "To Die For" (Nicole Kidman), with a media-made, fame-driven main character willing to do whatever it takes to reach a twisted idea of recognition and advancement. THIS would be enough for the film to be interesting and well done within its own right, but then it goes further. Further. This film is billed as a comedy. If it is, it is not for long a) if you watch the entire thing, and b) you pay attention. I was expecting a good film. I received even more.