Cheer Up (film)

Cheer Up is a 2016 American independent dramedy film directed by Christy Stratton and starring Beth Behrs, Kristen Johnston, and Aasif Mandvi. The film follows Veronica (Behrs), a newly sober woman who reluctantly joins a cheerleading squad for adults as a way to fulfill her court-ordered community service. She clashes with the squad's eccentric coach, Marnie (Johnston), and the other members as she struggles to stay sober and come to terms with her past. The film explores themes of addiction, recovery, female friendship, and finding unconventional support systems. It was generally well-received, with critics praising the performances of Behrs and Johnston, and its heartfelt and humorous approach to a serious subject.