Ranking Every '90s Teen Movie, From Worst Reviewed to Best
Here's how these beloved teen classics measure up when it comes to Rotten Tomatoes score.
The '90s defined the teen movie for a new generation: Films like Clueless, She's All That, and American Pie taught young people how to dress, how to talk, and how to prioritize prom over anything else. But while many of us grew up loving these movies, the critics weren't always so kind. To show you how all the decade's teen classics stack up when it comes to the reviews, we're ranking every '90s teen movie by Rotten Tomatoes score. You might be shocked to find out that some of the flicks you thought were universally beloved actually got panned.
OK, so we couldn't actually include every '90s teen movie, but we tried to list all your faves—teen comedies, teen romances, teen horror, and yes, even a few that stretch the definition of the genre but do prominently feature teen characters. So read on to find out which 50 teen movies made the cut, and whether or not you agree with the critics. And for more '90s nostalgia, revisit these 30 Beloved Movies You Won't Believe Are 30 Years Old.
50
The Next Karate Kid (1994)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 7 percent
49
Jawbreaker (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 11 percent
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48
My Boyfriend's Back (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 14 percent
47
Encino Man (1992)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 15 percent
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46
Idle Hands (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 15 percent
45
High School High (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 19 percent
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44
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 19 percent
43
The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 20 percent
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42
Mad Love (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent
41
Drive Me Crazy (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent
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40
Dangerous Minds (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent
39
Empire Records (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 29 percent
38
Good Burger (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 32 percent
37
Hackers (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 33 percent
36
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 34 percent
35
Disturbing Behavior (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 34 percent
34
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 35 percent
33
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 37 percent
32
Can't Hardly Wait (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 40 percent
31
But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 40 percent
30
She's All That (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 41 percent
29
Varsity Blues (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 42 percent
28
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 42 percent
27
Fear (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 46 percent
26
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 46 percent
25
The Doom Generation (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 47 percent
24
Detroit Rock City (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 48 percent
23
The Faculty (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 53 percent
22
Cruel Intentions (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 54 percent
21
The Craft (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 55 percent
20
Never Been Kissed (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 55 percent
19
School Ties (1992)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 60 percent
18
American Pie (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 61 percent
17
Wild Things (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 63 percent
16
All I Wanna Do (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent
15
The Baby-Sitters Club (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent
14
Angus (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent
13
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 69 percent
12
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
Rotten Tomatoes score: 72 percent
11
Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 72 percent
10
Mermaids (1990)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 73 percent
9
Cry-Baby (1990)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 73 percent
8
Scream (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 79 percent
7
Pump Up the Volume (1990)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 81 percent
6
Clueless (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 81 percent
5
Pleasantville (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 85 percent
4
Rushmore (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89 percent
3
Dazed and Confused (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92 percent
2
Election (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 92 percent
1
House Party (1990)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 93 percent
