Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesVote up the greatest 1990s films about & for teenagers
The 1990s saw many classic, cult film hits that have remained popular even with modern audiences. What is the best 1990s teen movie? Titles such as Clueless, Can’t Hardly Wait, Dazed and Confused, and Cruel Intentions all appear on this list of '90s teen movies, which has been voted on by men and women to rank the greatest 1990s movies about teenagers.
Movies have the ability to make us feel. They make us want to believe, be inspired and live vicariously through the stories we see on screen. Teen movies often resonate with us the most, as our teenage years are the most angst-ridden and formative times of our lives. Movies that tell the story of nerds and outcasts resonate with many people and it is with a peek into the lives of these individuals that we can either find solace, live vicariously, or connect with a story similar to our own. These movies vary in their genre but they are all equally fascinating.
These classic 90s films star the most iconic teen actors of the decade, like Alicia Silverstone, Melissa Joan Hart, Freddie Prinze, Jr., and Katie Holmes. Many of these actors have found success in modern films as well, while others have fallen into obscurity.
Vote up the greatest '90s teen movies ever made below or add the classics you love that aren't already on the list.1
1,29127010 Things I Hate About You
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle UnionReleased: 1999
Directed by: Gil Junger
10 Things I Hate About You is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Gil Junger, and... more on Wikipedia2
1,240346Clueless
Alicia Silverstone, Brittany MurphyReleased: 1995
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Clueless is a 1995 American comedy film loosely based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma. It... more on Wikipedia3
723210Hocus Pocus
Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette MidlerReleased: 1993
Directed by: Kenny Ortega
Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American comedy fantasy film directed by Kenny Ortega and starring Bette... more on Wikipedia4
881320Bring It On
Kirsten Dunst, Eliza DushkuReleased: 2000
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Bring It On is a 2000 American teen comedy film that was directed by Peyton Reed and written... more on Wikipedia5
778310The Craft
Neve Campbell, Robin TunneyReleased: 1996
Directed by: Andrew Fleming
The Craft is a 1996 American supernatural thriller film directed by Andrew Fleming. A group of... more on Wikipedia6
829305Cruel Intentions
Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Michelle GellarReleased: 1999
Directed by: Roger Kumble
Cruel Intentions is a 1999 American drama film starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe,... more on Wikipedia7
759249She's All That
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Anna PaquinReleased: 1999
Directed by: Robert Iscove
She's All That is a 1999 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Robert Iscove and... more on Wikipedia8
818392Scream
Drew Barrymore, Rose McGowanReleased: 1996
Directed by: Wes Craven
Scream is a 1996 American slasher film written by Kevin Williamson and directed by Wes Craven.... more on Wikipedia9
37991Back to the Future
Michael J. Fox, Christopher LloydReleased: 1985
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Back to the Future is a 1985 American science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis. Marty... more on Wikipedia10
582172Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp, Winona RyderReleased: 1990
Directed by: Tim Burton
Edward Scissorhands is a 1990 American romantic dark fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. An... more on Wikipedia11
721330Dazed and Confused
Ben Affleck, Milla JovovichReleased: 1993
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Dazed and Confused is a 1993 coming of age comedy film written and directed by Richard... more on Wikipedia12
584296Can't Hardly Wait
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Melissa Joan HartReleased: 1998
Directed by: Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
Can't Hardly Wait is a 1998 American teen comedy film written and directed by Deborah Kaplan... more on Wikipedia13
584304Never Been Kissed
Jessica Alba, Drew BarrymoreReleased: 1999
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
Never Been Kissed is a 1999 romantic comedy film produced by 20th Century Fox and Drew... more on Wikipedia14
574335I Know What You Did Last Summer
Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle GellarReleased: 1997
Directed by: Jim Gillespie
I Know What You Did Last Summer is a 1997 American slasher film based on the 1973 novel of the... more on Wikipedia15
520307Empire Records
Liv Tyler, Renée ZellwegerReleased: 1995
Directed by: Allan Moyle
Empire Records is a 1995 American coming-of-age film that follows a group of record store... more on Wikipedia16
515285Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Ben Affleck, Hilary SwankReleased: 1992
Directed by: Fran Rubel Kuzui
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is a 1992 American action/comedy horror film about a Valley girl... more on Wikipedia17
323196Ever After
Drew Barrymore, Anjelica HustonReleased: 1998
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Ever After is a 1998 American romantic comedy-drama film inspired by the fairy tale... more on Wikipedia18
30295Ghostbusters
Bill Murray, Sigourney WeaverReleased: 1984
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Ghostbusters is a 1984 American sci-fi-fantasy comedy film, directed and produced by Ivan... more on Wikipedia19
528319Varsity Blues
Ali Larter, Paul WalkerReleased: 1999
Directed by: Brian Robbins
Varsity Blues is a 1999 American coming-of-age sports comedy-drama film directed by Brian... more on Wikipedia20
380200Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
Lisa Kudrow, Janeane GarofaloReleased: 1997
Directed by: David Mirkin
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion is a 1997 comedy film starring Lisa Kudrow, Mira... more on Wikipedia21
350187Now and Then
Demi Moore, Christina RicciReleased: 1995
Directed by: Lesli Linka Glatter
Now and Then is a 1995 American coming-of-age film directed by Lesli Linka Glatter and... more on Wikipedia22
382246Back to the Future Part III
Michael J. Fox, Elisabeth ShueReleased: 1990
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Back to the Future Part III is a 1990 American science fiction Western film. It is the third... more on Wikipedia23
853643American Pie
Alyson Hannigan, Tara ReidReleased: 1999
Directed by: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
American Pie is a 1999 teen comedy film written by Adam Herz and directed by brothers Paul and... more on Wikipedia24
431293Mallrats
Ben Affleck, Shannen DohertyReleased: 1995
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Mallrats is a 1995 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. It is... more on Wikipedia25
252151D2: The Mighty Ducks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Wayne GretzkyReleased: 1994
Directed by: Sam Weisman
D2: The Mighty Ducks is a 1994 American sports comedy film directed by Sam Weisman. It is a... more on Wikipedia
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