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)

the next karate kid
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 7 percent

49
Jawbreaker (1999)

still from jawbreaker
Sony Pictures Releasing

Rotten Tomatoes score: 11 percent

And for more movies we're still quoting, check out these 30 Movie Quotes Every '90s Kid Knows by Heart.

48
My Boyfriend's Back (1993)

my boyfriend's back
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 14 percent

47
Encino Man (1992)

encino man
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 15 percent

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46
Idle Hands (1999)

still from idle hands
Sony Pictures Releasing

Rotten Tomatoes score: 15 percent

45
High School High (1996)

high school high
TriStar Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 19 percent

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44
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)

teaching mrs. tingle
Miramax Films

Rotten Tomatoes score: 19 percent

43
The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)

the rage carrie 2
MGM

Rotten Tomatoes score: 20 percent

And for some follow-ups that are actually worth watching, here are 20 Movie Sequels Better Than the Original.

42
Mad Love (1995)

still from mad love
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent

41
Drive Me Crazy (1999)

drive me crazy
20th Century Fox

Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent

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40
Dangerous Minds (1995)

dangerous minds
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent

39
Empire Records (1995)

empire records
Warner Bros.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 29 percent

38
Good Burger (1997)

good burger
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 32 percent

37
Hackers (1995)

still from hackers
MGM

Rotten Tomatoes score: 33 percent

36
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)

don't tell mom the babysitter's dead
Warner Bros.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 34 percent

35
Disturbing Behavior (1998)

still from disturbing behavior
MGM

Rotten Tomatoes score: 34 percent

34
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

buffy the vampire slayer movie
20th Century Fox

Rotten Tomatoes score: 35 percent

33
Hocus Pocus (1993)

still from hocus pocus
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 37 percent

32
Can't Hardly Wait (1998)

can't hardly wait
Sony Pictures Releasing

Rotten Tomatoes score: 40 percent

31
But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

but i'm a cheerleader
Lionsgate

Rotten Tomatoes score: 40 percent

30
She's All That (1999)

she's all that
Miramax Films

Rotten Tomatoes score: 41 percent

29
Varsity Blues (1999)

varsity blues
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 42 percent

28
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)

I know what you did last summer
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 42 percent

27
Fear (1996)

still from fear
Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 46 percent

26
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

still from drop dead gorgeous
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 46 percent

25
The Doom Generation (1995)

the doom generation
Lionsgate

Rotten Tomatoes score: 47 percent

24
Detroit Rock City (1999)

detroit rock city
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 48 percent

23
The Faculty (1998)

still from the faculty
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 53 percent

22
Cruel Intentions (1999)

cruel intentions
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 54 percent

21
The Craft (1996)

still from the craft
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 55 percent

20
Never Been Kissed (1999)

never been kissed
20th Century Fox

Rotten Tomatoes score: 55 percent

19
School Ties (1992)

still from school ties
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 60 percent

18
American Pie (1999)

still from american pie
Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 61 percent

17
Wild Things (1998)

still from wild things
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 63 percent

16
All I Wanna Do (1998)

all I wanna do
Miramax Films

Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent

15
The Baby-Sitters Club (1995)

the babysitters club movie
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent

14
Angus (1995)

still from angus
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent

13
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

10 things I hate about you
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 69 percent

12
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

romy and michele's high school reunion
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 72 percent

11
Romeo + Juliet (1996)

still from the 1996 romeo and juliet
20th Century Fox

Rotten Tomatoes score: 72 percent

10
Mermaids (1990)

still from mermaids
MGM

Rotten Tomatoes score: 73 percent

9
Cry-Baby (1990)

still from cry-baby
Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 73 percent

8
Scream (1996)

still from scream
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 79 percent

7
Pump Up the Volume (1990)

pump up the volume
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 81 percent

6
Clueless (1995)

still from clueless
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 81 percent

5
Pleasantville (1998)

still from pleasantville
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 85 percent

4
Rushmore (1998)

still from rushmore
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 89 percent

3
Dazed and Confused (1993)

still from dazed and confused
Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92 percent

2
Election (1999)

still from election
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92 percent

1
House Party (1990)

still from house party
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93 percent

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