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Mean Girls (2004)

English · Drama / Comedy · 97 min
★ 7.2 Solid 9,700 ratings
Released 30 Apr 2004
Page updated 2 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Worth a watch

Audiences like it.

Audience★ 7.2 from 9,700 ratings on TMDB
Liked
CriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict

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Mean Girls is streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.

What the audience says

Mean Girls is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It carries a 7.2/10 on TMDB across 9,700 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.

Should you spend 97 minutes on it?

97 minutes of English drama with comedy threaded through. With 9,697 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.

Why
It sits at 7.2/10 across 9,697 ratings: dependable, not remarkable.
Skip if
you're after something that moves faster than it feels
Best for
A night you still want to end early

Story

Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.

Good to know

Runtime1h 37m — short
GenreDrama / Comedy
LanguageEnglish
Best screenStream at home

Director

Mark Waters

Cast

Lindsay Lohan
Lindsay Lohan
Cady Heron
Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams
Regina George
Lizzy Caplan
Lizzy Caplan
Janis Ian
Lacey Chabert
Lacey Chabert
Gretchen Wieners
Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried
Karen Smith
Daniel Franzese
Daniel Franzese
Damian

Where to watch in New Zealand

Netflix

Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.

Rent or buy
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Availability as of 30 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.

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Frequently asked

Is Mean Girls worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences like it. It rates 7.2/10 on audience ratings. 97 minutes of English drama with comedy threaded through. With 9,697 ratings behind it, the number isn't going to move much — you know what you're getting.
Where can I watch Mean Girls?
You can stream Mean Girls in New Zealand on Netflix.
When is Mean Girls coming to streaming?
Mean Girls is already streaming in New Zealand on Netflix.
What language is Mean Girls in?
Mean Girls is an English film (Drama / Comedy).
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