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Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader (2012): Cast & Plot

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Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader is a 2012 sci-fi comedy directed by Kevin O’Neill, starring Sean Young as Brenda Stratford, Jena Sims and Jennifer Wenger. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Kevin O’Neill
Genres
Comedy , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader About?

The premise of Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After consuming an experimental growth serum, aspiring college cheerleader Cassie Stratford finds herself rapidly increasing in size. Suddenly enormous, she struggles to adjust to her new reality while also dealing with the challenges of navigating college life. As she grows larger and larger, Cassie must confront the unforeseen consequences of the drug and the impact her massive size has on those around her.

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Cast & crew

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader Cast & Characters

Sean Young leads the cast as Brenda Stratford, with Jena Sims as Cassie Stratford and Jennifer Wenger as Zeta Sister #1. Directed by Kevin O’Neill; 37 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kevin O’Neill

More films directed by Kevin O’Neill: Sharktopus vs. Whalewolf, Sharktopus vs. Pteracuda, Dracano and Dinoshark.

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Plot

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader Plot Summary

What happens in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On Iron Coast University, the life of Cassie Stratford unfolds under the shadow of family legacy: her mother was the cheer squad captain and the president of the Zeta Mu Sorority, which puts serious pressure on Cassie to chase both perks and approval. In the Biology Building, she and a classmate, Kyle, tinker with a radical project—a drug that promises to make things beautiful. The atmosphere is clinical but hopeful, a quiet gateway to something bigger than ordinary campus life.

Full summary

The whole story of Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader, scene by scene

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Videos

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader.

ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT CHEERLEADER (2012) Official Red Band Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which university serves as the main setting of the film?

Cars

Cars in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader

10 cars on screen, including the 2011 Ford E-350 and the 1998 Dodge Durango.

All 10 cars
  • 2011 Ford E-350 in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader 2011 Ford E-350 Important role
  • 1998 Dodge Durango in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader 1998 Dodge Durango Minor role
  • 2010 Ford Mustang in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader 2010 Ford Mustang Minor role
  • 2002 Acura TL in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader 2002 Acura TL Background role
Details

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Attack of the 50ft Cheerleader” and “Blue Residents”.

Also known as
  • Attack of the 50ft Cheerleader
  • Blue Residents
  • 50英尺高的啦啦队长
  • L'Attaque de la pom-pom girl géante
  • Атаката на 15 метровата мажоретка
  • Нападение пятидесятифутовой чирлидерши
  • アタック・オブ・ザ・50フィート・チアリーダー
  • Напад п’ятдесятифутової чирлідерки
  • התקפת המעודדת בגובה 15 מטר

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FAQ

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader?

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader released?

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader was released on August 25, 2012.

Who directed Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader?

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader was directed by Kevin O’Neill.

More films by Kevin O’Neill

Who is in the cast of Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader?

Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader stars Sean Young as Brenda Stratford, Jena Sims as Cassie Stratford and Jennifer Wenger as Zeta Sister #1, among 37 credited actors.

Does Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader have a post-credit scene?

No. Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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