

When their beloved school is threatened with closure should the powers that be fail to raise the proper funds, the girls scheme to steal a priceless painting and use the profits to pull St. Trinian's out of the red.
Acting
Rupert Everett's dual-role commitment to unhinged drag excellence
Production
The school itself—Gothic decay meets teenage explosion

Director
Barnaby Thompson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Gemma Arterton's first major film role—she'd only done theatre and a BBC drama. She plays Kelly, the head girl, with full 'future Bond girl' energy already locked in.
The St Trinian's franchise dates back to 1950s cartoons by Ronald Searle, making this the first film adaptation in over 40 years. The original films were significantly darker—this version amps the girl-power heist energy for the noughties.