Romy and Michele's High School Reunion is a 1997 American comedy film directed by David Mirkin and written by Robin Schiff, based on characters from her play Ladies Room. The film stars Mira Sorvino and Lisa Kudrow as two women who appear to have not achieved much success in life, and decide to invent fake careers to impress former classmates at their ten-year high-school reunion.
Upon its theatrical release on April 25, 1997, Romy and Michele received positive reviews from critics and grossed $29.2 million on a $20 million budget. Over the years since it has come to be considered a cult classic.