Mary Elizabeth Cep, is convinced her real name is Lola. When her Mom moves her family from fashionable New York City to a small suburb in New Jersey, Lola quickly finds a friend who likes the same band that she does. Disturbed by her environment, Lola is quick to wage war against the popular Carla Santini. She's also pursued by high school hunk Stu Wolff, but chooses to focus her attention on winning back her title of Most Popular Girl in School. With the help of a frumpy drama teacher and her friend Ella, Lola creates a dramatic performance to earn her the desired high status.

Based on the book by Dyan Sheldon. Special features: deleted scenes; Lindsay Lohan "That girl" music video; featurette "Confessions from the set"; audio commentary with director Sara Sugarman, writer Gal Parent and producers Robert Shapiro and Jerry Leider.