Sydney White (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sydney White is a 2007 romantic comedy directed by Joe Nussbaum, starring Amanda Bynes. It is inspired by Snow White by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $13.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Joe Nussbaum
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Morgan Creek International
- Inspired by
- Snow White by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sydney White About?
The premise of Sydney White without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Arriving at Southern Atlantic University, Sydney White hopes to join her mother's former sorority. However, she finds the sisterhood has strayed from its original values. Determined to restore fairness and opportunity, Sydney joins a group of unconventional friends. Together, they challenge the established hierarchy and fight to create a more equitable campus environment, sparking a spirited confrontation with the university’s elite.
Sydney White Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- college
- sorority
- female protagonist
- sorority house
- sorority girl
- geek
- female bully
- dork
- college student
- bikini
- snow white character
- woman shaving her legs
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- character name as title
- assertive woman
- throwing a football
- class differences
- arrogance
- female plumber
- solidarity
- election candidate
- computer hack
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- reference to oligarchy
- house renovation
- implied male nudity
- bare chested male
- building development
- condemned house
- campaign speech
- plumber
- a cappella singing
- slimehouse
- villainess
- romantic comedy
- female college student
- apartheid
- political power
- elite
- reference to alexander hamilton
- direct democracy
- founding fathers
- family legacy
- 2000s
- orthodox jew
- wolf whistle
- whistle
- swimsuit
- texan
- sunbathing
- student council
Sydney White Cast
Amanda Bynes stars in Sydney White. Directed by Joe Nussbaum.
- Director Joe Nussbaum
More from Joe Nussbaum
More films directed by Joe Nussbaum, best-rated first: Prom, Sleepover, Upside-Down Magic and American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile.
Sydney White Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sydney White 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Sydney White Plot Summary
What happens in Sydney White from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Sydney White Amanda Bynes steps onto the vibrant campus of Saint Albans University (SAU), her quirky tomboy style and infectious enthusiasm immediately set her apart from the countless sorority-bound students. Driven by her mother’s legacy with the prestigious Kappa Sorority, she eagerly pledges, yet it is her budding friendship with the fellow newcomer Demetria Rosemead “Dinky” Hotchkiss that truly shapes her college journey.
Throughout her exploration of campus life, Sydney encounters Tyler Prince [Matt Lillard], the charming president of a well-known fraternity and on-again, off-again boyfriend of the student council leader Rachel Witchburn. Rachel’s daily fixation on the university’s “hottest” rankings reveals her deeper insecurities, despite her constant appearances at the top.
Full summary
The whole story of Sydney White, scene by scene
Sydney White Box Office
Sydney White grossed $13.6 million worldwide. $11.9 million came from the US and Canada and $1.7 million (13%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.6M
- US & Canada
- $11.9M
- International
- $1.7M
Sydney White Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Sydney White.
How Well Do You Know Sydney White?
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 is the name of the university Sydney White attends?
Cars in Sydney White
17 cars on screen, including the American Custom Cadillac Escalade and the 2003 Audi TT Roadster.
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1997 Ford Econoline Minor role
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Movies Like Sydney White
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sorority House, White Girl and White Coats.
Sydney White FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Sydney White, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sydney White?
Sydney White runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Sydney White released?
Sydney White was released on September 21, 2007.
Who directed Sydney White?
Sydney White was directed by Joe Nussbaum.
More films by Joe Nussbaum Who is in the cast of Sydney White?
Sydney White stars Amanda Bynes.
How much did Sydney White make at the box office?
Sydney White grossed $13.6 million worldwide ($11.9 million domestic, $1.7 million international).
How is Sydney White rated?
Sydney White has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 45 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Sydney White have a post-credit scene?
No. Sydney White has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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