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Blockers (2018): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Blockers is a 2018 comedy directed by Kay Cannon, starring Kathryn Newton as Julie, Geraldine Viswanathan and Gideon Adlon. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $94 million worldwide on a $21 million budget. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.

IMDb rating
6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
worldwide gross
$94M
Echo Score
72
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Blockers (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
Kay Cannon
Genre
Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$21M
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Blockers About?

The premise of Blockers without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

On the eve of prom, three lifelong friends—Julie, Kayla, and Sam—make a pact to lose their virginity. Unaware of the girls' intentions, their well-meaning but overprotective parents—Lisa, Mitchell, and Hunter—team up to stop them. What ensues is a wild and chaotic chase across town as the parents desperately try to maintain their daughters' innocence, leading to a night full of hilarious mishaps and unexpected challenges.

Blockers Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • father daughter relationship
  • prom
  • mother daughter relationship
  • sex scene
  • virgin
  • virgin wants to have sex
  • cunnilingus
  • female nudity
  • f rated
  • male full frontal nudity
  • first day of school
  • party
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  • car
  • virgin girl
  • dating
  • house
  • friendship
  • lgbt
  • sex game
  • hotel
  • undressing
  • listening to a couple having sex
  • bar
  • teenage girl
  • one word title
  • girl undresses a boy
  • woman undresses a man
  • pubic hair
  • male pubic hair
  • male nudity
  • male frontal nudity
  • younger version of character
  • kiss
  • knapsack
  • saying goodbye
  • hoodie
  • waving goodbye
  • crying
  • blonde girl
  • digital camera
  • birthday
  • overalls
  • balloon
  • halloween
  • reference to borat
  • football
  • football pitch
  • scream
  • first car
  • car lot
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Cast & crew

Blockers Cast & Characters

Kathryn Newton leads the cast as Julie, with Geraldine Viswanathan as Kayla and Gideon Adlon as Sam. Directed by Kay Cannon; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Kay Cannon

One more film directed by Kay Cannon: Cinderella.

Full filmography
Ratings

Blockers Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Blockers 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 69 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10. Our Echo Score gives it 72/100, strongest in character & emotion (80) and weakest in art & craft (60).

72 /100

Blockers Echo Score Breakdown

In overall terms, Blockers delivers a largely effective blend of heartfelt comedy and relatable character dynamics. Critics frequently noted the film’s warm tone and subversive humor within a familiar structure, while many viewers appreciated its tender moments despite uneven execution in certain sequences. However, the movie’s reliance on predictable beats and occasional lapses in pacing reduced engagement for some voices. Ultimately, Blockers remains a moderately rewarding comedy that balances broad humor with genuine sentiment, though its uneven elements temper its appeal.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 60

    In terms of art and craft, Blockers presents a serviceable visual style but struggles with cohesive editing. Critics seldom mentioned production design or cinematography, suggesting these elements neither elevate nor detract substantially. Some viewers specifically flagged the uneven editing as a distraction from comedic timing and narrative clarity. Consequently, the film’s technical presentation is competent yet occasionally disjointed, resulting in a modest overall impact on visual cohesion.

  • Character & Emotion 80

    When it comes to character and emotion, Blockers excels through its engaging performances and genuine interplay. Critics praised Leslie Mann’s warmth and John Cena’s understated expressiveness, noting effective chemistry among the leads. User feedback similarly highlighted the film’s tender moments and character-driven humor, although a few voices found depth inconsistent and certain parental arcs underwritten. Overall, the ensemble work provides a strong emotional core that sustains audience investment.

  • Story & Flow 68

    When considering story and flow, Blockers balances familiar comedy beats with occasional subversive details. Critics described a formulaic coming-of-age structure punctuated by surprising resolutions, while user responses pointed to heartwarming moments offset by predictable comedy clichés. The pacing received mixed remarks, with some viewers noting uneven momentum as the narrative progressed. In sum, the film’s storyline is engaging in parts but limited by conventional devices that restrain its originality.

  • Sensory Experience 70

    In terms of sensory experience, Blockers offers a lively sound design and an approachable visual style that support its comedic tone. While no reviewers singled out the soundtrack or score, the audio mix consistently underscores timing in key scenes. The film’s color palette and set work remain functional rather than distinctive, allowing performance and dialogue to take precedence. Overall, the sensory elements are effective in reinforcing humor but do not stand out independently.

  • Rewatch Factor 65

    When evaluating rewatch factor, Blockers demonstrates moderate lasting appeal through its blend of humor and warmth. Several viewers indicated they would recommend repeated viewing for its heart-centered comedy, while others felt the emphasis on predictable gags and familiar structure reduced enthusiasm on subsequent viewings. As such, the film yields occasional rewards upon repetition but may lack sufficient novelty to sustain long-term rediscovery.

Plot

Blockers Plot Summary

What happens in Blockers from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

On prom night, Julie (Kathryn Newton) confides in her closest friends Kayla (Geraldine Viswanathan) and Sam (Gideon Adlon) about her plan to lose her virginity to her boyfriend Austin (Graham Phillips). Inspired by this revelation, Kayla vows to follow suit but intends to do so in a more casual manner with her lab partner, Connor (Miles Robbins). Meanwhile, Sam is grappling with her identity as a closeted lesbian and, despite her hesitations, decides to join the pact in hopes of solidifying her bond with her friends before they all head off to college. She attends prom alongside the quirky Chad (Jimmy Bellinger), who wears a fedora and is pretty harmless.

Full summary

The whole story of Blockers, scene by scene

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Box office

Blockers Box Office & Budget

Blockers grossed $94 million worldwide on a $21 million budget, 4.5 times what it cost. $60.3 million came from the US and Canada and $33.7 million (36%) from the rest of the world.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$94M

4.5× its budget

US & Canada
$60.3M
International
$33.7M
Budget
$21M
US & Canada 64% Rest of the world 36%
Videos

Blockers Trailers & Videos

5 videos: 1 trailer, 3 clips and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

Official Trailer
  • Clip John Cena Cries - Extended Preview
  • Clip Leslie Mann and John Cena Infiltrate Senior Prom
  • Clip Limo Vomit Fest
  • Behind the Scenes Prom Night Bonus Feature
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Blockers?

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

Question 1 of 10

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What does Julie reveal at the pre-party hosted by her mother?

Cars

Cars in Blockers

21 cars on screen, including the 2006 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 2006 Nissan Murano.

All 21 cars
  • 2006 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Blockers 2006 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Main role
  • 2006 Nissan Murano in Blockers 2006 Nissan Murano Main role
  • 2000 Subaru Outback in Blockers 2000 Subaru Outback Important role
  • 2012 Nissan Versa in Blockers 2012 Nissan Versa Minor role
Details

Blockers Also Known As

34 alternative titles, including “Cherries” and “The Pact”.

Also known as
  • Cherries
  • The Pact
  • Cock Blockers
  • Os Empatas
  • Kazimrdi
  • Contrôle parental
  • Kazišuci
  • Não Vai Dar
  • Szűzőrség
  • Секс на куково лято
  • Секс-контроль
  • 圍雞總動員
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  • Bloqueurs
  • Seksui ne!
  • Der Sex Pakt
  • Секса не будет!!!
  • מאבדים את זה
  • 블로커스
  • Nost ar seksu!
  • Неће моћи ове ноћи
  • #SexPact
  • Κοκομπλόκο
  • Giù le mani dalle nostre figlie
  • 护航父母
  • 反啪啪同盟
  • No Me Las Toquen
  • Aman Kızım!
  • Blokoti
  • Interzis la... sex
  • Strażnicy cnoty
  • ブロッカーズ
  • Ne z mojo hčerko
  • บล็อคซั่มวันพรอมป่วน
  • Neće moći ove noći

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FAQ

Blockers FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Blockers, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Blockers?

Blockers runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was Blockers released?

Blockers was released on April 6, 2018.

Who directed Blockers?

Blockers was directed by Kay Cannon.

More films by Kay Cannon

Who is in the cast of Blockers?

Blockers stars Kathryn Newton as Julie, Geraldine Viswanathan as Kayla and Gideon Adlon as Sam, among 18 credited actors.

How much did Blockers make at the box office?

Blockers grossed $94 million worldwide ($60.3 million domestic, $33.7 million international) on a budget of $21 million.

How is Blockers rated?

Blockers has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.

Does Blockers have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Blockers has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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