Fired Up! 2009

Box Office

$1.4M

Runtime

90 min

Language(s)

English

English

Two star football players, Shawn and Nick, dare to defy convention by trading cleats for pom-poms and wooing the Ford High School's most coveted cheer squad. As they shake off their gridiron personas and tap into their inner spirit, they must navigate love, loyalty, and a high-stakes competition that will put their newfound skills to the test.

Two star football players, Shawn and Nick, dare to defy convention by trading cleats for pom-poms and wooing the Ford High School's most coveted cheer squad. As they shake off their gridiron personas and tap into their inner spirit, they must navigate love, loyalty, and a high-stakes competition that will put their newfound skills to the test.

Does Fired Up! have end credit scenes?

Yes!

Fired Up! does have end credit scenes.

Ratings


Metacritic

31

Metascore

5.9

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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0%

User Score

IMDb

6.1 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

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Movie Quiz


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Plot Summary


As the sun-kissed days of summer give way to the thrill of high school life, Nick Brady (character name) and Shawn Colfax (character name), two star football players at Gerald R. Ford High School, concoct a plan to escape the constraints of football camp. Their ears perk up at the tantalizing prospect of three hundred cheerleaders awaiting them at the camp’s gates. With their sights set on scoring with the ladies, they cleverly finagle their way into the cheerleading squad, trading in their cleats for pom-poms and stilettos.

Initially, their intentions are pure: to infiltrate the camp, charm the fairer sex, and return to their gridiron roots. However, as they don the uniform of the spirited squad, Nick and Shawn discover an unexpected affinity for the art of cheerleading. They develop a genuine rapport with their teammates, including Carly Davidson (character name), the head cheerleader who captures Shawn’s heart.

As the camp’s competitive spirit reaches a fever pitch, Nick and Shawn’s true motives are exposed, leading to their temporary expulsion from the squad. A humbling experience at a friend’s party prompts them to reevaluate their priorities. With newfound appreciation for the world of cheerleading, they decide to return to camp, determined to help their teammates achieve success in the high-stakes competition.

In the thrilling finale, Carly’s boyfriend, Dr. Rick (character name), is revealed to be a cheating scoundrel, caught red-handed with the rival squad’s head cheerleader, Gwyneth (character name). As tensions reach a boiling point, Shawn and Carly refocus their energies on the impending performance. The squad’s dazzling routine culminates in a jaw-dropping “Fountain of Troy” maneuver, propelling them to an impressive finish.

However, disaster strikes when Shawn, in a momentary lapse, attempts a daring triple backflip instead of the planned double, sending him tumbling into the water’s depths. The crowd gasps in horror as the squad rushes to his aid. Miraculously, Shawn emerges, his voice hoarse from shouting “Tigers!” before losing consciousness.

Though they don’t take home the top prize, Nick and Shawn’s newfound passion for cheerleading earns them a remarkable ten-spot improvement over last year’s performance. As the curtain closes on this tale of self-discovery and unrequited love, Nick finds himself entwined with his long-held crush, while Shawn shares a tender moment with Carly, their lips meeting in a sweet, victorious kiss.

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