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Never Been Kissed

1999Movie1 h 47 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic605.8Rotten Tomatoes56%69%

A romantic, hopeful romance movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

Some things are worth waiting for.

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.

Feels like

  • Romantic Comedy
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Undercover Story
  • High School
  • Pop Culture
  • Late 90s
  • Feel-Good
  • Lighthearted
  • Situational Comedy

Cast

24 of 48

Crew

Directed by
Raja Gosnell
Written by
Marc Silverstein, Abby Kohn, Jenny Bicks
Produced by
Nancy Juvonen, Sandy Isaac
Music by
David Newman

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Facts

April 9, 1999 · 1 h 47 min · PG-13

Released
April 9, 1999
Runtime
1 h 47 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$25 million
Box office
$85 million
Available in
80 countries

Tropes

"Risky Business" Dance, Big Eater, The Grovel +9

  • "Risky Business" Dance
  • Big Eater
  • The Grovel
  • Writers Cannot Do Math
  • Prank Date
  • Popular Is Dumb
  • Ethical Slut
  • Of Course I'm Not a Virgin
  • Hot for Teacher
  • Chicago
  • Big Man on Campus
  • Liar Revealed

12 of 48 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Never Been Kissed?"

Questions about Never Been Kissed

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Where can I stream Never Been Kissed?

PrimeDisney+

In the United States, Never Been Kissed streams on Prime and Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 53 other countries.

Is Never Been Kissed worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 60).

Is Never Been Kissed okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Never Been Kissed good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Never Been Kissed make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

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 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 tropes for it, including "Risky Business" Dance, Big Eater, and The Grovel.