Senior Year (2022): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending
Senior Year is a 2022 comedy drama starring Angourie Rice as Young Stephanie Conway, Mary Holland and Chris Parnell. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $5,470 worldwide. Critics gave it 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
What Is Senior Year About?
The premise of Senior Year without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
After a fall derails her senior year in high school, a determined cheerleader awakens twenty years later. Now thirty-seven, she’s determined to reclaim her lost glory and experience the senior year she always dreamed of. Returning to school, she navigates rekindled friendships, reignites old rivalries, and strives to relive her teenage aspirations.
Senior Year Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- high school
- year 1997
- high school comedy
- adult attending high school
- coma
- student
- life
- 2000s
- year 2002
- class
- teacher
- friend
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- hospital
- father
- mother
- girl
- high school senior
- high concept comedy
- reference to madonna
- reference to lady gaga
- reference to mr. t
- reference to batman
- reference to alexandria ocasio cortez
- digiorno pizza
- female cheerleader
- viral video
- humiliation
- misunderstanding
- demanding an explanation
- female protagonist
- gay
- gay character
- effeminate man
- dancing
- lesbian friend
- lesbian
- coming out to friend
- father daughter relationship
- blond woman
- talk about anal sex
- kiss
- female friendship
- female male relationship
- sensual dance
- reference to kelly clarkson
- reference to pink
- pop music
- adult teen friendship
- adult teenager relationship
- popularity
Senior Year Cast & Characters
Angourie Rice leads the cast as Young Stephanie Conway, with Mary Holland as Martha and Chris Parnell as Jim Conway.
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Justin Hartley as Blaine
Also Starring in Senior Year
· 5 more- Ana Yi Puig Young Tiffany Blanchette
- Alicia Silverstone Deanna Russo
- Jeremy Ray Taylor Neil Chudd
- Joshua Colley Yaz
- Brandon Scott Jones Mr. T
Senior Year Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Senior Year 23% on Rotten Tomatoes and 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 48/100, strongest in character & emotion (55) and weakest in art & craft (40).
Senior Year Echo Score Breakdown
Senior Year delivers a middling entertainment experience that leans more toward the forgettable than the memorable. Critics and viewers alike note moments of humor and occasional charm, but these are consistently offset by tonal inconsistency, predictable plotting, and shallow character work. The film's reliance on nostalgia provides brief spikes of engagement, yet it fails to sustain interest across its runtime. Consequently, the movie settles into an average standing, offering modest amusement without lasting impact.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 40
In terms of direction and visual execution, Senior Year shows limited ambition. Critics describe the tonal shifts as uneven and the production as effortful but not polished, while users rarely comment on cinematography beyond noting an outdated look for the lead. The lack of distinctive design or inventive editing contributes to a generic aesthetic. Overall, the film’s craft remains modest and unremarkable.
- Character & Emotion 55
When evaluating performances and character depth, the movie presents a mixed picture. Rebel Wilson’s energetic presence receives occasional praise for anchoring chaotic scenes, yet supporting actors are often described as underutilized or poorly drawn. Some reviewers find the heroine likable enough to sustain interest, whereas others criticize the cast for failing to evoke empathy. Thus, the character work offers intermittent strengths amid broader weaknesses.
- Story & Flow 45
The narrative structure of Senior Year is largely viewed as predictable and uneven. Critics point to a lack of originality, with the plot relying on familiar high‑school comeback tropes and delivering a rushed conclusion. Users echo these concerns, labeling the story as underdeveloped and trope‑heavy, though a few note occasional enjoyable beats. Overall, the storyline provides modest engagement but struggles with cohesion and fresh ideas.
- Sensory Experience 45
Regarding auditory and visual style, the film offers limited distinction. Reviews make scant reference to soundtrack or sound design, focusing instead on visual incongruities such as the lead’s aging appearance. The sensory elements are described as serviceable yet unremarkable, contributing little to the overall atmosphere. Consequently, the sensory experience remains average and does not elevate the viewing.
- Rewatch Factor 55
The rewatch value of Senior Year is modest, with some viewers finding it suitable for casual, low‑commitment viewing. Critics acknowledge that the cast can provide occasional throwaway fun, and a few users enjoy revisiting the nostalgic references. However, the predictable plot and uneven tone limit its appeal for repeat viewings. Overall, the film may warrant occasional replays in a light‑hearted setting but lacks strong lasting allure.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 23% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 51%
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 4.4
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TMDB 59% User score
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Letterboxd 2.1 /5
50 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.5 /5
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Senior Year Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Senior Year from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1999, after her birthday celebration flops when the popular kids decide to skip it, Stephanie Conway (played by Angourie Rice), a 14-year-old Australian immigrant, is inspired to join the ranks of the “in-crowd”. Accompanied by her loyal friends Seth (Sam Richardson) and Martha (Mary Holland), she lives with her widowed father, Jim Conway (Chris Parnell). Over the next few years, she devotes herself to transforming into the star of the cheer squad, eventually capturing the attention of the popular boy Blaine (Justin Hartley), despite his former relationship with the feared and popular Tiffany (Zoë Chao).
Full summary
The whole story of Senior Year, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Senior Year Box Office
Senior Year grossed $5,470 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$5.5K
- US & Canada
- $5.5K
Senior Year Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 2 featurettes.
- Clip Cheer Routine Gone Wrong
- Clip Rebel Wilson’s Consent Cheer Gets Raunchy
- Featurette Exclusive Clip
- Featurette Rebel Wilson Tries To Dress Like Gen Z | Deleted Scenes
How Well Do You Know Senior Year?
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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What year does Stephanie's story begin?
Cars in Senior Year
25 cars on screen, including the 1999 Toyota Corolla and the Volkswagen Cabriolet I Typ 17.
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1999 Toyota Corolla Important role -
Volkswagen Cabriolet I Typ 17 Important role -
2014 BMW i3 I01 Minor role -
2011 Chevrolet Volt Minor role
Senior Year Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “重返毕业季” and “毕业季”.
- Also known as
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- 重返毕业季
- 毕业季
- De Volta ao Baile
- 시니어 이어
- Выпускной класс, ჩემი დამამთავრებელი წელი
- A végzős év
- Maturitní ročník
- El año de mi graduación
- Powrót do liceum
- Cheerleader per sempre
- Vuelta al insti
- Liseye Dönüş
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- 我要回高三
- Ξανά στο Λύκειο
- השמיניסטית
- ปีสุดท้าย
- Випускний рік
- Maturantica
- Finalmente
- Finalista
- Atgal į vidurinę
- シニアイヤー
- Матуранткиња
- Trở Lại Năm Tốt Nghiệp
- Ultimul an de liceu
- Мажоретката се завръща
- Jeune pour son âge
- 高中無限期
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Senior Year FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Senior Year, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Senior Year?
Senior Year runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Senior Year released?
Senior Year was released on May 13, 2022.
Who is in the cast of Senior Year?
Senior Year stars Angourie Rice as Young Stephanie Conway, Mary Holland as Martha and Chris Parnell as Jim Conway, among 9 credited actors.
How much did Senior Year make at the box office?
Senior Year grossed $5,470 worldwide.
How is Senior Year rated?
Senior Year has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 23% on Rotten Tomatoes, 47 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does Senior Year have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Senior Year has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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