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American Pie

1999·Movie
1h 35min·R

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Funny.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Plenty of cringe comedy and situational comedy

  • Cringe Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Growing up, pop culture, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Dialogue Quality6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

There's nothing like your first piece.

At a high-school party, four friends find that losing their collective virginity isn't as easy as they had thought. But they still believe that they need to do so before college. To motivate themselves, they enter a pact to all "score" by their senior prom.
Raunchy Teen ComedyDefining Late-90s ClassicAwkward Sexual EncountersHigh School PactEnsemble Cast DynamicsCringe Humor MasterpieceIconic SoundtrackComing-of-Age MilestoneLighthearted & Hedonistic

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Where can I stream American Pie legally?

American Pie is included with a subscription to Paramount+ and Philo in the United States. You can also 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 American Pie worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Pie rated?

RSexual contentStrong languageDrug useNudity

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

How long is American Pie?

1 h 35 min

American Pie runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on American Pie?

Critics60
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 60 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see American Pie much the same way.

Was American Pie a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$235 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $235 million worldwide, 21.4 times its budget.

What language is American Pie in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Pie?

45ARATAUBEBRBZCACHCLCOCZDEDKEC+31

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Pie in 45 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does American Pie use?

Ignored EpiphanyCasanova WannabeBait-and-Switch CommentAmerican TitleSir Swears-a-LotNot Staying for BreakfastRace for Your LoveLaxative PrankThe TalkI Banged Your MomUnbuilt TropeBread, Eggs, Milk, Squickand 59 more

TV Tropes lists 71 storytelling tropes for American Pie, including Ignored Epiphany, Casanova Wannabe, Bait-and-Switch Comment.