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A tyrant from the future creates evil android doubles of Bill and Ted and sends them back to eliminate the originals. Director: Peter Hewitt | Stars: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, William Sadler, Joss Ackland. Votes: 81,103 | Gross: $38.04M. 6. Encino Man (1992) PG | 88 min | Comedy.
- Grease. John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing. 318 votes. Grease is a quintessential representation of 1970s teen movies, capturing the essence of adolescence through its vibrant storytelling and unforgettable characters.
- American Graffiti. Richard Dreyfuss, Ron Howard, Paul Le Mat. 198 votes. American Graffiti is a poignant coming-of-age film that epitomizes the adolescent experience in the early 1960s, embodying the sense of freedom, uncertainty, and hopefulness that characterizes teenage years.
- Carrie. Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, William Katt. 202 votes. Carrie is a powerful and chilling exploration of the dark side of teenage life, pushing the boundaries of the teen movie genre with its supernatural horror elements.
- National Lampoon's Animal House. John Belushi, Kevin Bacon, Donald Sutherland. 186 votes. National Lampoon's Animal House taps into the chaotic, hilarious, and rebellious nature of college life, making it an unforgettable teen movie classic of the 1970s.
In New York City, a young black boy and Puerto Rican girl fall in love despite objections from each other's families. Director Gordon Parks Jr. Stars Moses Gunn Kevin Hooks Irene Cara. 12. Lemon Popsicle.
- Rebel Without a Cause (1955) Drag races, forbidden love, and the universal search for understanding are all expertly handled by the formidable trio of James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo (with an able assist from Dennis Hopper) in this classic of teen angst.
- Gidget (1959) The original surfer girl winningly portrayed with loads of sunny charm by Sandra Dee herself (the one the song in Grease is about) remains a perfect cinematic escape.
- Splendor in the Grass (1961) While the concept of repressed desire and guilt leading to a suicide attempt (and institutionalization) seems gothic in its intensity, Natalie Wood's powerful performance makes Splendor in the Grass a teen angst classic ('50s Repressed Female Edition).
- Bye Bye Birdie (1963) Ann-Margaret shines in Bye Bye Birdie — a gloriously silly, wildly energetic parody of '50s fandom, a heart-shaped giant candy box of a movie that throws everything into the mix to create an unabashedly over-the-top entertainment package.
- Clueless. Based on Jane Austen's "Emma," "Clueless" revolves around Cher Horowitz, a spoiled but well-intentioned girl from Beverly Hills. She's determined to play matchmaker for friends, acquaintances, and even teachers, but she doesn't always know the best way to go about it.
- Scream. The film that ushered in our modern era of savvy teen slashers, "Scream" is a mid-1990s icon that celebrates and satirizes the tropes of the genre.
- Almost Famous. Cameron Crowe's quasi-autobiographical reflection on his own youthful career as a music journalist, "Almost Famous" is a love letter to 1970s rock.
- Lady Bird. Sacramento teen Lady Bird can't wait to leave for college on the East Coast, where she imagines everyone is far more cultured. Between her awkward romances with boys at school and her frequently hostile dynamic with her mother, there isn't much holding her back.
Mar 28, 2022 · There are plenty of hidden gems just waiting to be rediscovered, not least these 25 ‘90s teen movies, ... on four 12-year-old girls in a small town in the ‘70s, played by Gaby Hoffmann, Thora ...
Mar 2, 2022 · Pleasantville (1998) – 79%. Available to stream on Redbox. Though other actresses are remembered more for their time in teen movies, Reese Witherspoon really was the queen of '90s teen cinema. She appears in three of the top-ranked movies of the decade in very different roles.
