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Can't Hardly Wait

1998Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

ComedyRomance
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic536.5Rotten Tomatoes42%63%

A nostalgic, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • 1990s Teen Comedy
  • Graduation Party
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Pop Culture References
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Nostalgic
  • High School Antics

Cast

24 of 54

Crew

Directed by
Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
Written by
Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
Produced by
Betty Thomas, Jenno Topping
Music by
David Kitay

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 12, 1998 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
June 12, 1998
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$26 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Class Princess, Satellite Love Interest, Oblivious to Love +9

  • Class Princess
  • Satellite Love Interest
  • Oblivious to Love
  • Ignored Epiphany
  • Locked in the Bathroom
  • The Faceless
  • Dramatic Thunder
  • Heävy Mëtal Ümlaut
  • The Snark Knight
  • No Name Given
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Big Fish in a Bigger Ocean

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Can't Hardly Wait?"

Questions about Can't Hardly Wait

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Can't Hardly Wait?

Paramount+

In the United States, Can't Hardly Wait streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Can't Hardly Wait worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (64 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Can't Hardly Wait okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageSexual contentDrug use

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

Will Can't Hardly Wait make me laugh?

Light

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

Is Can't Hardly Wait good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

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 tropes for it, including Class Princess, Satellite Love Interest, and Oblivious to Love.