About Lemonade Mouth

Lemonade Mouth is a 2011 Disney Channel Original Movie based on the novel of the same name by Mark Peter Hughes. The film tells the story of five high school students who meet in detention and form a band to stand up for their beliefs and overcome their individual and collective struggles.

Making / Production

The movie was filmed in Albuquerque, New Mexico and directed by Patricia Riggen. It was originally released on Disney Channel on April 15, 2011. A significant part of the production revolved around the musical performances, with songs written specifically for the film.

Actors

• Bridgit Mendler as Olivia White: Bridgit excelled in her role as the introverted lead singer of Lemonade Mouth, bringing both vulnerability and strength to her character.
• Adam Hicks as Wen Giford: Adam infused his character, the pianist of the band, with charm and humor, creating a memorable character.
• Hayley Kiyoko as Stella Yamada: Hayley played the role of the determined and outspoken Stella convincingly, capturing the fiery spirit of her character.
• Naomi Scott as Mo Banjaree: Naomi perfectly portrayed Mo's internal conflict between her traditional upbringing and her love for music.
• Blake Michael as Charlie Delgado: Blake effectively brought to life Charlie's passion for his drums and his underlying resentment for being underestimated.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is based on a book of the same name by Mark Peter Hughes.
• Despite being a band, none of the members play the bass guitar in the movie.
• The mural that the band sings in front of in the movie is an actual mural located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Quotes

• "Be heard, be strong, be proud" - Stella Yamada
• "I'm just sick of being a nobody." - Wen Giford
• "We do matter." - Olivia White

Music, Soundtrack

• "Turn Up the Music" performed by the Lemonade Mouth Cast
• "Somebody" performed by Bridgit Mendler
• "Determinate" performed by Bridgit Mendler and Adam Hicks
• "She's So Gone" performed by Naomi Scott
• "More Than a Band" performed by the Lemonade Mouth Cast