Queen Sized

Queen Sized

Based on a true story

2008 · 87 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama, Family, Comedy, TV Movie

Maggie Baker has a weight problem, and her high school classmates won't let her forget it. They shamelessly ridicule her, and even go so far as to nominate her for Homecoming Queen as a joke. Maggie, however, decides to take the nomination seriously, collects the required signatures and starts campaigning. A number of students get behind her, threatening the chances of the popular clique -- who resolve to sabotage Maggie's campaign by any means necessary.

Directed by Peter Levin · Written by Richard Kletter

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