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Can't Hardly Wait

1998·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension3

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor6

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

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About

Yesterday's history. Tomorrow's the future. Tonight's the party.

It's graduation day at Huntington Hills High, and you know what that means - time to party. And not just any party, either. This one will be a night to remember, as the nerds become studs, the jocks are humiliated, and freshman crushes blossom into grown-up romance.
1990s Teen ComedyGraduation PartyComing-of-AgePop Culture ReferencesEnsemble CastRomantic ComedyNostalgicHigh School Antics

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Questions about Can't Hardly Wait

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Where can I stream Can't Hardly Wait legally?

You can rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Can't Hardly Wait worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 53). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Can't Hardly Wait rated?

PG-13Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is Can't Hardly Wait?

1 h 40 min

Can't Hardly Wait runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Can't Hardly Wait?

Critics48
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Can't Hardly Wait higher (64) than critics (48). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Can't Hardly Wait a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$26 million

Yes. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $26 million worldwide, 2.6 times its budget.

What language is Can't Hardly Wait in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Can't Hardly Wait?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Can't Hardly Wait in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Can't Hardly Wait use?

Class PrincessSatellite Love InterestOblivious to LoveIgnored EpiphanyLocked in the BathroomThe FacelessDramatic ThunderHeävy Mëtal ÜmlautThe Snark KnightNo Name GivenDeadpan SnarkerBig Fish in a Bigger Oceanand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 storytelling tropes for Can't Hardly Wait, including Class Princess, Satellite Love Interest, Oblivious to Love.