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American Pie
1999 95 min United States of America R 16+
★6.8
Comedy, Romance
Director: Paul Weitz
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Description
At a high-school party, four friends find that losing their collective virginity isn't as easy as they had thought. But they still believe that they need to do so before college. To motivate themselves, they enter a pact to all "score" by their senior prom.
Budget:
$11M
US Gross:
$102.56M
Worldwide:
$235.48M
Starring
Jason Biggs
Actor
Chris Klein
Actor
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Breakthrough of the Year
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best Picture
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2000
— Best Comedy Performance
Key opinion
American Pie is widely regarded as a definitive, genre-defining teen comedy that balances crude, laugh-out-loud humor with genuine heart and relatability. While its focus on sexual antics is polarizing, fans consistently praise its iconic cast and its ability to capture the authentic, albeit absurd, experience of adolescent growth.
| Acting | Jason Biggs delivers a quintessential performance that anchors the film's awkward charm. | |
| Acting | Seann William Scott’s portrayal of Stifler created an iconic archetype that defined the teen comedy genre. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds in grounding its raunchy premise in sincere, heartfelt themes of friendship and maturation. | |
| Score | The energetic, rock-influenced soundtrack effectively captures the spirit of the late 90s. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing: proponents celebrate its razor-sharp wit and cultural impact, while detractors find the reliance on vulgar, sex-centric gags excessive. |