Where to Watch Mean Girls in Canada (2023)

With its female-fronted ensemble cast and iconic one-liners, “Mean Girls” has cemented itself as one of the most defining cult classics in pop culture—and it’s finally arriving on Netflix Canada.

Read on to know where you can relive The Plastics’ world of hilarious high school drama in Canada.

What Is Mean Girls About?

“Mean Girls” follows Cady Heron, a teenager who transferred to a public high school in America after being homeschooled for most of her academic life in Africa. As Cady adjusts to the complex social dynamics of high school, she befriends the popular and insufferable female clique called The Plastics. 

Queen Bee Regina George leads The Plastics, along with her two loyal sidekicks, Gretchen Wieners and Karen Smith. Together, they run the social hierarchy of their school with strict fashion rules and manipulative schemes. Cady eventually became a part of The Plastics, transitioning from an awkward outsider to one of the most popular and influential students on campus. Throughout the movie, Cady adopts The Plastics’ superficial behavior and finds herself participating in their calculating tactics, only to realize the negative consequences of trying to fit in and the importance of staying true to yourself. 

“Mean Girls” came out in theaters on April 30, 2004.

Who Are in the Cast and Production of Mean Girls?

American filmmaker Mark Waters directed “Mean Girls.” Tina Fey, who also appeared in the movie as Ms. Norbury, wrote the film. Paramount Pictures is also the main distributor of the movie. Its main cast features an ensemble of talented and popular Hollywood actors, including Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, Amy Poehler, and Tina Fey. Here’s the entire cast of “Mean Girls”:

• Lindsay Lohan as Cady Heron
• Rachel McAdams as Regina George
• Lacey Chabert as Gretchen Wieners
• Amanda Seyfried as Karen Smith
• Lizzy Caplan as Janis Ian
• Daniel Franzese as Damian Leigh
• Jonathan Bennett as Aaron Samuels
• Rajiv Surendra as Kevin Gnapoor
• Tina Fey as Ms. Sharon Norbury
• Tim Meadows as Principal Ron Duvall,m 
• Amy Poehler as June George

What is the Rating for Mean Girls?

“Mean Girls” is rated 14A in Canada, which means that the film is only suitable for viewers aged 14 and above as it contains mild to moderate depictions of profanities, violence, and suggestive sexual content.

How Many People Watch Mean Girls?

“Mean Girls” grossed $130 million at the worldwide box office.

How Are the Reviews for Mean Girls?

“Mean Girls” received critical acclaim for McAdams and Lohan’s performances and its fresh take on the teen comedy genre. The film scored 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 66/100 on Metacritic, and 7.1/10 on IMDb. See what critics love about “Mean Girls”: 

• “Boasts a one-two-three punch in star Lindsay Lohan, screenwriter Tina Fey and director Mark Waters, and, indeed, it delivers a knockout,” says the Washington Post.

• “Lohan is a good reactive young actress, and London native Rachel McAdams is excellently evil,” the Globe and Mail also said.

How to Watch Mean Girls in Canada 

“Mean Girls” is available on streaming and video-on-demand services in Canada. 

Is Mean Girls Available on Streaming?

Netflix

“Mean Girls” will be available on Netflix Canada on June 1. To watch the film on the platform, sign up for a Netflix membership and avail yourself of any of the following monthly subscription plans:

Plan	Price	Number of simultaneous screens	Streaming quality
Basic with ads	CAD$5.99	1 device	HD
Standard	CAD$16.49	2 devices	HD
Premium	CAD$20.99	4 devices	Ultra HD

Netflix is compatible with various devices such as smartphones, smart TVs, PCs, laptops, tablets, game consoles, and media players like Chromecast and Roku. You can also download your favorite Netflix content to your devices for offline streaming.

“Pulp Fiction,” “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,” and “The Mother” are some of the most noteworthy movies you can stream on Netflix.

Paramount Plus

Alternatively, you can also watch “Mean Girls” on Paramount Plus in Canada. To stream the movie on the platform, register for a Paramount Plus membership and subscribe to a plan of your choice.

Plan	Price	Simultaneous screens	Ads	Downloads	Access to live channels
Monthly	CAD$9.99	3	Yes	No	Live Local CBC not included
Annual	CAD$99.99	3	No	Yes	Yes

Paramount Plus supports a number of devices and media players, such as smartphones, smart TVs, Firestick, and Roku. The platform also offers a 7-day free trial, which you can cancel at any time.

Some of the most binge-worthy content you can stream on Paramount Plus are “1883,” “Mayor of Kingstown,” “Tulsa King,” and “Twin Peaks.”

Is Mean Girls Available for Rent (VOD)?

“Mean Girls” is available for rent and purchase on various VOD platforms. Keep in mind that rented movies are only available for a limited time.

Platform	Rent	Purchase
Amazon	CAD$1.99	CAD$16.99
Cineplex Store	CAD$3.99	CAD$17.99
Microsoft Store	CAD$3.99	CAD$14.99
Apple TV	CAD$4.99	CAD$9.99
Google Play Store	CAD$4.99	CAD$16.99
YouTube Movies	CAD$4.99	CAS$16.99

Is Mean Girls Available on Cable or Free TV?

“Mean Girls” is currently not airing on any cable channels in Canada.

Should I Use a VPN to Watch Mean Girls?

There is no need to use a VPN to watch “Mean Girls” since it’s available on Paramount Plus in Canada and will soon be streaming on Netflix Canada as well.

A Cult Classic That’s So Fetch

“Mean Girls” solidifies its cult-classic status with its timeless humor, witty writing, and unforgettable characters that still resonate with viewers decades later, proving that it will remain a beloved comedy flick for many years to come.

You can watch “Mean Girls” on Paramount Plus, Netflix, and VOD platforms in Canada.