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Ranking Every 90s Teen Movie, From Worst Reviewed to Best Best Life

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.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 7 percent

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.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 14 percent

Rotten Tomatoes score: 15 percent

And for more movies the critics hated, These Are the Movies on Rotten Tomatoes With 0 Percent Ratings.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 15 percent

Rotten Tomatoes score: 19 percent

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 19 percent

Rotten Tomatoes score: 20 percent

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

Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent

Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent

And to see how the critics felt about more movies you love, we're also Ranking Every Marvel Movie, From Worst Reviewed to Best.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 46 percent

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 55 percent

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent

Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent

Rotten Tomatoes score: 69 percent

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 72 percent

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 73 percent

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 81 percent

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Rotten Tomatoes score: 92 percent

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Na Lin

Update: 2024-05-11