Prom Pact

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Prom Pact
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Official release poster
Genre Romantic comedy
Written by Anthony Lombardo
Directed by Anya Adams
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Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
Production
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Running time 98 minutes
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  • Bowen and Sons
  • The Detective Agency
  • Bear Claw Productions, Ltd
Release
Original network Disney Channel
Original release March 30, 2023 (2023-03-30)
External links
[{{#property:P856}} Website]

Prom Pact is an American romantic comedy television film directed by Anya Adams.[1][2] The film stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Milo Manheim, Margaret Cho, Blake Draper, Monique Green, Arica Himmel, Jason Sakaki, David S. Jung, and Wendi McLendon-Covey.[3] The film premiered on March 30, 2023 on Disney Channel.[4][5] It received generally positive reviews from critics.

Premise

With prom season in full swing, Mandy Yang and her best friend, Ben Plunkett are surrounded by 1980s-themed promposals. However, Mandy has been more focused on one longtime goal: attending Harvard. Determined to get herself off the waitlist, she asks for help from a popular jock, Graham Lansing, whose father is a senator and alum of Harvard.[6] When Mandy agrees to become Graham's tutor, she realizes that he is more than just a jock and there is more to life than going to Harvard.

Cast

  • Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Mandy Yang,[7] a high school senior who is determined to get into Harvard.
  • Milo Manheim as Ben Plunkett,[7] Mandy's best friend.
  • Blake Draper as Graham Lansing,[8] a popular jock whose father is a senator and a Harvard alum.
  • Monique Green as LaToya Reynolds,[8] a popular cheerleader and Ben's love interest.
  • Arica Himmel as Zenobia,[8] one of Mandy's close friends.
  • Jason Sakaki as Charles,[8] one of Mandy's close friends.
  • Chelah Hordsal as Mrs. Lansing,[9] Graham's mother.
  • David S. Jung as Tom Yang,[8] Mandy's father.
  • Wendi McLendon-Covey as Alyssa Yang,[10] Mandy's mother.
  • Margaret Cho as Ms. Chen,[8] the school counselor.

Production

Development

On February 6, 2022, it was announced that Disney Branded Television was developing a teen rom com film for Disney+, titled Prom Pact, starring Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Milo Manheim. Anya Adams was set to direct the film, with Anthony Lombardo serving as the writer. Julie Bowen, Melvin Mar, Jake Kasdan, Rachael Field, and Anya Adams were set to be executive producers for the film.[7][9]

Casting

On March 23, 2022, Margaret Cho joined the cast of the film, along with Blake Draper, Monique Green, Arica Himmel, Jason Sakaki, and David S. Jung rounding out the cast.[8] On March 29, 2022, Wendi McLendon-Covey joined the cast as Alyssa Yang, Mandy's mother.[10]

Filming

Filming began in Vancouver, Canada on March 14, 2022 and wrapped on April 21, 2022.[11][12]

Release

Prom Pact premiered on March 30, 2023 on Disney Channel and was released on March 31, 2023 on Disney+.[13][14]

Reception

Audience viewership

According to Whip Media's TV Time, Prom Pact was the fifth most watched film across all platforms in the United States during the week of April 2, 2023,[15] and the tenth during the week of April 10, 2023.[16]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.20/10.[17]

Michael Nordine of Variety called Prom Pact a "fresh take on teendom’s big night," writing, "The film is an exemplar of its genre, one that honors its forebears while also acknowledging and attempting to correct their more glaring faults," and praised the performance of Peyton Elizabeth Lee, felling that it "would make Molly Ringwald proud."[18] Erick Massoto of Collider gave the film B+ and said, "Prom Pact is the perfect choice of flick for you to watch when you’re in the mood for something light and fun. It has an excellent cast, the jokes come easily and never feel forced, and the story is a true celebration of friendship and how you should always do your best to not let your people down – and work hard to apologize if you do. John Hughes would be proud."[19] Polly Conway of Common Sense Media gave Prom Pact a grade of three out of five stars, praised the positive messages and role models, citing the emphasis on communication in relationships and self-motivation, and asserted, "Edgier-than-usual Disney romcom is charming."[20]

References

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External links

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