The Dazed And Confused, which is arguably one of the best teen comedies of the '90s and a pinnacle of the genre itself.
Dazed and Confused is just one great option for a teen movie marathon with friends. Movie marathons can be truly special, introducing fresh eyes to unseen stories while bonding with friends. Redditors have voted on which teen movies would make the best selections for a viewing party with a group of besties.
Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
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One Redditor feels "Not Another Teen Movie" is both weird and funny. Long before his Marvel role of Captain America, Chris Evans starred in the 2001 comedy parodying every classic teenage movie, with the core storyline revolving around 1998's She's All That.
The movie does well by paying homage to those films that came before it through countless spoofs, but the humor comes across as both weird and lewd, at times. Not Another Teen Movie also launched future TV veterans Chyler Leigh, Eric Christian Olsen and Jaime Pressly.
Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982)
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To Reddit valley-a, "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" qualifies as a quintessential teen movie. The 1982 directorial debut of Amy Heckerling (Clueless) is a year in the life of the crazy adventures and discoveries surrounding a group of Southern California high schoolers.
Preceding his classic movies Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous and Vanilla Sky, the film perfectly captures Cameron Crowe's style. The goofy moments of humor revolving around teenage awkwardness and carefree partying are woven in beautifully with emotionally trying scenarios that make the characters multi-dimensional. Fast Times guarantees a movie marathon good time.
Superbad (2007)
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Reddit This_Cable_5849 thinks that 2007's Superbad "is the best comedy in 20 years." The film has best friends Seth (Jonah Hill)l and Evan (Michael Cera) planning to have an unforgettable night before graduating high school. Co-stars Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Emma Stone, Bill Hader and Seth Rogen perfectly round out this eccentric comedy.
The movie does touch on some heavy topics, such as underage drinking and sex, but the story's heart is the emphasis on the meaning of friendship once high school ends. Due to its beloved legacy, many feel Superbad is a sequel-worthy 2000s comedy.
Can't Hardly Wait (1998)
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Superbad isn't the only teen movie set around a high school senior party. Reddit Pigs-OnTheWing feels "Can't Hardly Wait" is a worthy teen movie, and although loony at times, the 1998 film has a ton of heart.
Can't Hardly Wait's humor is in the eclectic blend of personalities wanting to fulfill the desires of their youth, even if their escapades aren't always the smoothest and lead to disappointments. Such a selection will make any movie marathon full of lots of laughter and brimming with nostalgia over its all-star cast.
Orange County (2002)
Stream On Starz
Reddit bluetux recommends the 2002 comedy "Orange County" as a weird and funny teen movie worth watching. When straight-laced Shawn Brumder (Colin Hanks) is rejected from his dream college due to a transcript mixup, he s forces with his slacker brother Lance (Jack Black) and environmentalist girlfriend Ashley (Schuyler Fisk) to right this wrong.
The brothers' stark contrast is hilarious, but in its off-the-wall humor, Orange County provides much-needed clarity for aspiring writers to fulfill their dreams. The movie flopped, but School of Rock released a year later, which is now known as one of Jack Black's best movies.
Sleepover (2004)
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Even though Sleepover is considered one of Steve Carell's worst films, Redditor 34shadow1 thinks it is "kind of one of those terribad movies." With a popular cast of teen actors (including future Academy Award winner Brie Larson), Sleepover is about a group of misfits who compete against the queen bee clique for the best table in their high school.
Sleepover is a roller coaster ride of outrageous adventures and teenage antics wrapped into one fun-filled night. The movie has since developed an endearing fanbase, making it perfect for any sleepover.
The Girl Next Door (2004)
Available To Rent On Apple TV
To Redditor L-Type, 2004's "The Girl Next Door" is a teen movie that has strange sense of humor. High school senior Matthew's (Emile Hirsch) wildest dreams come true when the girl next door (Elisha Cuthbert) falls in love with him … and she just so happens to be a porn star.
The movie is worth having in a marathon for being a unique take on a clichéd premise, going beyond romance and tying in some weird comedy. The story highlights how the two protagonists both want to take the reins of their lives to emerge from their repressed and confined situations.
Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead (1991)
Stream On Hulu
In the way of funny teen movies, Reddit unknownokie suggests "Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead." The 1991 comedy centers around teenage fashionista Sue Ellen (Christina Applegate) who is left in a lurch to take care of her four younger siblings when their babysitter mysteriously dies after their mother goes on vacation.
The quirky humor is perfectly complemented by its interpretation of young adult life and coming of age. Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead is a tale of achieving independence to clearly choose one's future, making this a fun and stylish movie marathon pick.
Jawbreaker (1999)
Available To Buy On Amazon
For a teen movie that has both humor and a crime, Redditor artemusjones suggests 1999's "Jawbreaker." The comedy/crime film revolves around the fallout of three high school girls accidentally killing their best friend. Having this flick on a movie marathon lineup would thrill any true-crime fan in attendance.
In its pastel-colored hues and dark comedy, Jawbreaker has a commendable realness that is rare in teen movies, to show what can lie beyond the facade of being popular, underneath the surface. The film's darkness was ahead of its time, garnering an appreciative cult following over the years.
Bubble Boy (2001)
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This Jake Gyllenhall's villainous role in Nightcrawler is this 2001 comedy about a sweet young man named Jimmy who has lived his whole life in a bubble. Upon realizing his best friend Chloe (Marley Shelton) has romantic feelings for him, Jimmy embarks on a journey to stop her wedding.
Bubble Boy is filled with unique characters and ridiculous laughs. While the story is unique in its premise, this movie marathon-worthy flick is packed with heart and sincerity.
