Backspot

May 31, 2024

1h 33m

★ 6.4

Welcome to the Thunderhawks

Overview

Riley, a mid-level cheerleader, lands on the All-Star squad, Thunderhawks. With a competition looming, Riley must navigate her crippling anxiety, her relationship with her girlfriend, and her desperate need for approval from her new coach.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Prospero Pictures

Night is Y

Pageboy Productions (US)

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Cast

Riley

Devery Jacobs

Eileen

Evan Rachel Wood

Tracy

Shannyn Sossamon

Amanda

Kudakwashe Rutendo

Devon

Thomas Antony Olajide

Rachel

Noa DiBerto

Suzanne

Wendy Crewson

Denise

Oluniké Adeliyi

Gina

Emmerly Tinglin

Banigan

Adrianna Di Liello

Laila

Marlee Sansom

Margot

Bria Grace Mitchell

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6.1

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0.0

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6.1

A Trip Elsewhere

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8.0

B.O.Y. - Bruises of Yesterday

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6.3

Carnal Sins

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7.0

Gaby’s Hills

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6.7

Madden

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5.8

Old Narcissus

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0.0

Portrait of Four Beauties

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0.0

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4.8

The Male Gaze: Shadows on Skin

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0.0

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9.0

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6.3

National Anthem

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6.2

Doi Boy

Oct 7, 2023

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6.5

Invincible

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7.5

Sabotaging the Squad

Jun 2, 2023

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6.9

Housekeeping for Beginners

Apr 5, 2024

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5.5

Amy and the Angel

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