Not what’s the best, because it’s a subjective thing really, isn’t it.
Off the top of my head
Clueless
10 Things I Hate About You
Bring It On
Cruel Intentions
Never Been Kissed
13 Going on 30
Angus Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging (it’s so cheesy but I’ve watched it like 30 times, in the last 10 years…)
Hmm maybe I should only allow everyone one pick?
What I’d really like us all to get from this thread, is some recommendations for GREAT teen movies we haven’t seen!
Have you seen Election? That’s really good.
It is/was on Netflix.
The Craft is great as well obvs
No mean girls?
Really unexpectedly enjoyed Edge of seventeen watching it completely at random on netflix
YES Edge of Seventeen is excellent
Although it recently left Netflix and went onto Amazon Prime
Being a teenager in the 80s I think it would be The Breakfast Club for me, or maybe Heathers.
Also in my head I still rate juno but I’m scared if I watch it again it will be absolute pony. 2 good leads though
It probably doesn’t count really but Eighth Grade is out on Friday and it is absolutely fucking wonderful and heartbreaking and funny and empathetic and devastating so please go and see it.
teen comedy films released when I was a teen were objectively better than other eras
Embarrassed to admit how much I love the American Pie films. Thinks it’s all the pop punk/college rock
I can tell you my least favourite, and that’s twat ferris bueller and his shit day off for cunts.
Not sure if these count as teen movies as such (movies about teens or movies we watched in our teens?) but I have quite enjoyed:
Pitch Perfect
21 Jump Street
Which seem to be aimed at teens maybe?
Edit: sorry thats 2 picks not 1
Alyson hannigan is so great but has been in so much shite (first American pie is fun though)
Including or excluding the straight to DVD ones featuring Jim’s Dad and no-one else recognisable?