F The Prom Apr 2026

The film is a satirical take on classic teen rom-com tropes. Critical reception has been mixed, with some reviewers noting that it struggles to balance its "emotional" scenes with overblown satire of high school archetypes like "shallow cheerleaders" and "school freaks".

: Danielle Campbell as Maddy and Joel Courtney as Cole. Directed by : Benny Fine. F the Prom

: Maddy and Cole were inseparable until high school began, at which point Maddy became the most popular girl on campus while Cole became a frequent target for bullying. The film is a satirical take on classic teen rom-com tropes

F the Prom (also known as F &% the Prom*) is a 2017 teen comedy film directed by Benny Fine and produced by the Fine Brothers, known for their "React" series on YouTube. The movie follows former best friends Maddy and Cole, who find themselves on opposite ends of the high school social hierarchy. Directed by : Benny Fine

: Feeling lonely and disillusioned, the duo conspires with other "school freaks" to sabotage the ultimate popularity contest: the senior prom. Cast and Production

At the climax, the sabotage plan results in Maddy being doused with tar—a punishment she accidentally intercepted. Cole eventually delivers a speech criticizing the hollow pursuit of popularity. While the two reconcile their friendship, they do not enter a romantic relationship by the film's conclusion. F the Prom - A young person's guide to feminist films