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Poms

PG-13

Released May 10, 2019

1 hr. 31 min.

Comedy

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36%

87 Reviews

Tomatometer

72%

500+ Ratings

Audience Score

Martha is an introverted woman who moves to a retirement community that has shuffleboard, golf, bowling and other activities. Hoping to be left alone, she meets Sheryl, a fun-loving neighbor who insists that they become best pals. After coming out of her shell, Martha and her new friend decide to form a cheerleading squad with their fellow residents. As the two women hold auditions, they soon learn that it's never too late to follow your dreams, even when the odds are stacked against you.

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Critics Consensus

While the cast is something to cheer about, Poms squanders its talented stars on a clichéd comedy that disrespects the demographic it's trying to celebrate.

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Kristi H

We love this movie. You will navigate laughter and tears while witnessing many ethical considerations of how we treat older adults. A heartfelt movie we highly recommend.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/21/24

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Dinos K

What's better than watching a bunch of old ladies pretend to be teenage cheerleaders? Everything else, even self-flagellation

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/23/24

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Devin B

A great funny and feel good comedy that will keep you cheering!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/09/23

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Nora F

This movie was so much fun!! I'm a 62-year-old woman who also wanted to be a cheerleader but was never able to be. This movie is NOT disrespectful to older people. It showcases what we can do! And that we can still be sexy!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/16/23

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Matthew B

Enjoyed, nice all around Cheer!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/15/23

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Erica H

I don't care what the critics say about this movie, the audience reviews are high and I understand why. I think some of the critics ( men 🙄) totally missed the whole point. I thought this movie was great. I love Diane Keaton and Rhea Perlman, as well as Pam Grier. The other actors were also great. The movie is about women's empowerment and women's support of each other. It's about standing up for other women. It's about doing something that you love no matter what other people think. I it's about older generations relating to younger generations. It's about finding meaning in our lives. And it's about forming relationships no matter what age you are it kind of reminds me of the Golden girls.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/14/23

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Zara Hayes

Director

Diane Keaton

Martha

Jacki Weaver

Sheryl

Celia Weston

Vicki

Alisha Boe

Chloe

Charlie Tahan

Ben

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

These women deserve so much better... It feels forced and problematic.

Sep 28, 2019

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

I found it, in order, depressing, moving and uplifting.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 24, 2019

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Leah Pickett

Chicago Reader

Director Zara Hayes, to her credit, mixes some dark humor and blistering social commentary into this otherwise frothy cocktail of pratfalls and platitudes.

May 14, 2019

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Hosea Rupprecht

Pauline Center for Media Studies

Making a movie about seniors who are self-confident and connected with each other and the younger generation in a meaningful way is a noble goal. Unfortunately, Poms doesn't make the cut.

Aug 13, 2021

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Emma Simmonds

Radio Times

Keaton and Weaver bring plenty of personality to their characters, and while the narrative is rattled through rather hastily, Poms just about transcends the cheesiness of its premise.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 5, 2021

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

A decent film that should have been a much better film.

Rated: 2.5/4.0

Sep 20, 2020

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Synopsis

Martha is an introverted woman who moves to a retirement community that has shuffleboard, golf, bowling and other activities. Hoping to be left alone, she meets Sheryl, a fun-loving neighbor who insists that they become best pals. After coming out of her shell, Martha and her new friend decide to form a cheerleading squad with their fellow residents. As the two women hold auditions, they soon learn that it's never too late to follow your dreams, even when the odds are stacked against you.

Director: Zara Hayes
Executive Producer: Nick Meyer, Marc Schaberg, Diane Keaton, Will Greenfield, Robert Simonds, Adam Fogelson
Screenwriter: Shane Atkinson
Distributor: STX Films
Production Co: Entertainment One, Rose Pictures, Sierra Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Sexual References)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 10, 2019, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 23, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $13.6M

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