Jawbreaker is an American black comedy thriller film, directed by Darren Stein. It was released February 19, 1999. The film stars Rose McGowan, Rebecca Gayheart, Julie Benz, and Judy Greer as girls in an exclusive clique in their high school. Charlotte Ayanna has a non-speaking cameo role as a murdered prom queen. The film was inspired by the infamous movie Heathers, and is often compared to it, particularly the plot involving a popular female clique, and the accidental murder of one of its members. It also holds similarities to Carrie, with its ugly duckling plot and horrific prom showdown.... Of his concept for the film, Stein has stated The jawbreaker just came to represent the duality of the poppy sweetness of the girls, of high school and of youth, versus the whole idea that this thing could break your jaw. A musical adaptation of the film, which Stein also wrote the book for, is scheduled to be performed on July 29, 2010, featuring Jenna Leigh Green. Blessed with beauty, wealth and charisma the "Flawless Four" are the most popular girls in Reagan High school.
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| Release date: | February 19, 1999 |
| Directed by: | Darren Stein |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 87 Minutes |
| Cinematography: | Amy Vincent |
| Estimated budget: | $35,000,000 |
| Genre: | Comedy |