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About The Girl Next Door
Directed by Luke Greenfield, The Girl Next Door is a romantic comedy starring Emile Hirsch as Matthew Kidman, a high school student who has lived a sheltered life and is on track to become valedictorian. But his life gets turned upside down when a former p*rn star named Danielle (played by Elisha Cuthbert) moves in next door.
As Matthew gets to know Danielle, he discovers that she is much more than the p*rnstar stereotype. The Girl Next Door mixes coming-of-age, teen and even p*rnstar stereotypes to deliver a unique (at least for the time) story that is as entertaining as it is tongue in cheek. Sorry, bad pun.
After a recent re-watch I had such a good time I decided to put together a list of movies like The Girl Next Door. Do any of them remind you of Luke Greenfield's The Girl Next Door?
1. The F**k-It List (2020)
Directed by Michael Duggan and co-written by Michael Duggan and Dan McDermott, The F**k-It List is a coming of age comedy starring Eli Brown, Madison Iseman, Jerry O'Connell, Karan Brar and Tristan Lake Leabu. It was released in the year 2020.
The F**k-It List is about a grade-A senior high-school student who is involved in a prank which changes his life and causes him to create a bucket-list of things he wants to experience - dubbing it the F**k-It list.
2. Behaving Badly (2014)
Directed by Tim Garrick and co-written by Tim Garrick and Scott Russell, Behaving Badly is a teen sex comedy starring Nat Wolff, Selena Gomez, Mary-Louise Parker, Elisabeth Shue, Dylan McDermott, Jason Lee, Heather Graham, Cary Elwes and Patrick Warburton. It was released in the year 2014.
Behaving Badly is about Nat Wolff's character, Rick Stevens, who realises his crush Nina has broken up with her boyfriend. He bets with another student, who is a mobster's son, that he can have sex with Nina but the bet results in a crazy set of circumstances which almost lands the entire town in jail.
3. American Pie (1999)
Directed by Paul Weitz, American Pie is a teen sex comedy starring Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Eugene Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Seann William Scott, Tara Reid, Mena Suvari and Eddie Kaye Thomas. It was released in the year 1999.
American Pie follows a group of high school friends as they navigate their way through the ups and downs of teenage life, including first loves, heartbreak, and the quest to lose their virginity before graduation.
With its relatable characters, raunchy humor, and timeless themes, American Pie has become a beloved staple of pop culture and has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs. Whether you’re a fan of the original or new to the franchise, American Pie is sure to leave you laughing, cringing, and feeling nostalgic for your own high school days.
4. A Nice Girl Like You (2020)
Directed by Chris Riedell and Nick Riedell, A Nice Girl Like You is a rom-com starring Lucy Hale, Leonidas Gulaptis, Mindy Cohn, Adhir Kalyan and Jackie Cruz. It was released in the year 2020.
A Nice Girl Like You is about Lucy Hale's character, Lucy, who has initmacy issues to the point she makes a sex list to try and improve her intimacy problems.
5. The Boy Next Door (2015)
Directed by Rob Cohen and written by Barbara Curry, The Boy Next Door is an erotic thriller starring Jennifer Lopez, Ryan Guzman, John Corbett, Ian Nelson and Kristin Chenoweth. It was released in the year 2015.
The Boy Next Door is about a 19-year-old who becomes with his high school teacher after having sex with her. He develops a dangers obsession which is deranged and volatile.
6. Sex Appeal (2022)
Directed by Talia Osteen and written by Tate Hanyok, Sex Appeal is a teen sex comedy starring Mika Abdalla, Jake Short, Margaret Cho, Paris Jackson and Fortune Feimster. It was released in the year 2022.
Sex Appeal is about Mike Abdalla's character, Avery, who after her long distance boyfriend decides it's time for them to sex, decides she needs to learn more about love and real relationships.
7. No Strings Attached (2011)
Directed by Ivan Reitman, No Strings Attached is a rom-com starring Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Cary Elwes and Kevin Kline. It was released in the year 2011.
No Strings Attached is about two friends who make a deal to have a "no strings attached" relationship with all the sex but without falling in love. But things don't go that way. Surprise, surprise.
8. Not Another Teen Movie (2001)
Directed by Joel Gallen, Not Another Teen Movie is a comedy that parodies the entire teenage movie genre. Rather than being about a specific story, it’s a satirical take on the various cliches, stereotypes, and over-the-top elements found in many popular teen films. With a dreadfully painful soundtrack to match, filled with early 2000s tragics like Everclear, Marilyn Manson, Sixpence None the Richer, System of a Down and Scott Weiland.
Interestingly, Not Another Teen Movie was the the directorial debut of MTV executive Joel Gallen, and includes many well known actors and actresses like Chris Evans, Chyler Leigh, Mia Kirschner, Jaime Pressly and Lacey Chabert, to name a few.
9. Bad Teacher (2011)
Directed by Jake Kasdan, Bad Teacher is a comedy starring Cameron Diaz, Justin Timberlake, Lucy Punch, John Michael Higgins and Jason Segel. It was released in the year 2011.
Bad Teacher is about a lazy middle school teacher who hates on everything in her life: her job, her students, her co-workers, etc but then decides to return to teaching when her rich ex-fiancé dumps her privileged ass. Despite being a success at the box office, this flick is often overlooked for the hilarity it causes.
10. Booksmart (2019)
Directed by Olivia Wilde, Booksmart is a sweet coming of age film starring Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, Lisa Kudrow, Will Forte and Jason Sudeikis. It's about two best friends in their last few days of high school, Amy and Molly, who rule the school inside their heads. It was released in the year 2019.
The pair get excellent grades and Molly is convinced they are the only ones who got into really good universities because they spent their time studying and not doing frivolous things like going to parties.
However, on the eve of their high school graduation they realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.
11. She’s Out of My League (2010)
Directed by Jim Field Smith, She's Out of My League is a romantic comedy starring Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve, T.J. Miller, Mike Vogel, Nate Torrence, Krysten Ritter, Geoff Stults and Lindsay Sloane. It was released in the year 2010.
She's Out of My League is a classic rom-com where two strangers (Kirk and Molly) meet during a random set of circumstances. As a result they end up dating but because one of them is a 10 and the other is a 5 their relationship faces a whole bunch of hurdles. One of them being Kirk's insecurities. Thankfully, he overcomes them and the two live happily ever after.
12. Sex Drive (2008)
Directed by Sean Anders and co-written by Sean Anders and John Morris, Sex Drive is a road trip comedy starring Josh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew, Clark Duke, Seth Green, and James Marsden, while Katrina Bowden, Alice Greczyn, Michael Cudlitz, Dave Sheridan and David Koechner. It was released in the year 2008.
Sex Drive is about a high school graduate who goes on a road trip to have sex with a girl he has an online relationship with - and the mishaps he gets into along the way.
13. I Love You, Beth Cooper (2009)
Directed by Chris Columbus, I Love You, Beth Cooper is a teen rom-com starring Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust, Jack Carpenter and Lauren London. It was released in the year 2009.
I Love You, Beth Cooper is about Paul Rust's character, Denis, who confesses his love for head cheerleader, Beth, and their graduation day. Unfortunately for him, things don't quite go the way he intended.
14. Easy A (2010)
Easy A is a comedy in which a high-school student finds herself labelled as promiscuous after some gossip is overheard, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne’s in “The Scarlet Letter,” which she is currently studying in school until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
Now her classmates are turning against her and the school board is becoming concerned, including her favorite teacher and the distracted guidance counselor. With the support of her hilariously idiosyncratic parents and a little help from a long-time crush, Olive attempts to take on her notorious new identity and crush the rumor mill once and for all.
15. No Hard Feelings (2023)
Directed by Gene Stupnitsky, No Hard Feelings is a comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, Natalie Morales and Matthew Broderick. It was released in the year 2023.
No Hard Feelings focuses on J-Law's character, Maddie, who is behind on all her property taxes and is at risk of having her home possessed. To make matters worse? She's an uber driver who's just had her car re-possessed. Unclear of a way out of financial ruin, Maddie sees a craigslist posting where two helicopter parents want an older woman to date their son and help bring him out of his shell. In exchange, they'll give a Buick Regal for her time.
Unfortunately, Maddie eventually starts to become friends with the son, Percy (played by Andrew Barth Feldman), and this throws an uncomfortable dynamic into the mix.
16. 21 & Over (2013)
Directed and written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, 21 & Over is a comedy starring Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, Justin Chon and Sarah Wright. It was released in the year 2013.
21 & Over follows a group of friends who go out to celebrate a 21st February regardless of the fact that one of them has a very important interview to a prestigious medical school.
17. American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules (2020)
Directed by Mike Elliott, American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules is a comedy set within the American Pie franchise. It stars Madison Pettis, Lizze Broadway, Piper Curda, Natasha Behnam, Darren Barnet, Zachary Gordon, Barry Bostwick, Ed Quinn, Sara Rue and Danny Trejo. It was released in the year 2020.
American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules is a standalone sequel which focuses on Stifler's cousin, Stephanie, and her misadventures with her group of gal pals.
18. Bad Moms (2016)
Directed and written by Jon Lucas and Scott Moore, Bad Moms is a comedy starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Annie Mumolo, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Christina Applegate. It was released in the year 2016.
Bad Moms is about three moms who are sick of being taken for granted and team-up to live their lives the way they want to live them. Rather than being relied on all the time.
19. She's All That (1999)
Directed by Robert Iscove, She’s All That is a teen romantic comedy film starring Freddie Prinze Jr and Rachael Leigh Cook. The movie follows Zack Siler, a high school student who is popular and confident who is suddenly dumped by his girlfriend. As a result, he makes a bet with his friends that he can transform any girl into the school’s next prom queen.
Zack sets his sights on Laney Boggs, a socially awkward and introverted artist who has just been ostracized by her friends. As Zack sets out to transform Laney into the school’s prom queen, he discovers that she is not the person he thought she was, and he starts to fall in love with her. As a light hearted feel good 90s film, it’s now considered a rom-com classic.
Ugh. Now I feel old.
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