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Never Been Kissed

1999·Movie
1h 47min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.
Romantic ComedyComing-of-AgeUndercover StoryHigh SchoolPop CultureLate 90sFeel-GoodLightheartedSituational Comedy

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Never Been Kissed

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Where can I stream Never Been Kissed legally?

Never Been Kissed is included with a subscription to Disney+ and USA Network in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Never Been Kissed worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Never Been Kissed rated?

PG-13Strong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Never Been Kissed?

1 h 47 min

Never Been Kissed runs 1 h 47 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Never Been Kissed?

Critics58
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 58 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see Never Been Kissed much the same way.

Was Never Been Kissed a box office hit?

Budget$25 million
Box office$85 million

Yes. It cost about $25 million to make and earned $85 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Never Been Kissed in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Never Been Kissed?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Never Been Kissed in 83 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Never Been Kissed use?

"Risky Business" DanceBig EaterThe GrovelWriters Cannot Do MathPrank DatePopular Is DumbEthical SlutOf Course I'm Not a VirginHot for TeacherChicagoBig Man on CampusLiar Revealedand 36 more

TV Tropes lists 48 storytelling tropes for Never Been Kissed, including "Risky Business" Dance, Big Eater, The Grovel.