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10 Things I Hate About You

Play trailer Poster for 10 Things I Hate About You PG-13 Released Mar 31, 1999 1h 37m Comedy Romance Play Trailer Watchlist
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Kat Stratford is beautiful, smart and quite abrasive to most of her fellow teens, meaning that she doesn't attract many boys. Unfortunately for her younger sister, Bianca, house rules say that she can't date until Kat has a boyfriend, so strings are pulled to set the dour damsel up for a romance. Soon Kat crosses paths with handsome new arrival Patrick Verona. Kat may let her guard down enough to fall for the effortlessly charming Patrick.
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Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger add strong performances to an unexpectedly clever script, elevating 10 Things (slightly) above typical teen fare.

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Terry Lawson Detroit Free Press In terms of Shakespearean scholarship, "10 Things," directed with more energy than style by Gil Junger, may be but a footnote. But when they write the teen-flick book, this goes to the front of the class. Rated: 3/4 Jul 12, 2023 Full Review Robert Philpot Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Who knew that Shakespeare dude could be so entertaining? References to him abound in this messy but enjoyable movie right down to the use of a remake of Nick Lowe's "Cruel to Be Kind." But you don't have to be a fan of the Bard to like this affable film. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 12, 2023 Full Review Jay Carr Boston Globe Smartly written, lofted into orbit by a heads-up ensemble performance, it's bursting with new talent on both sides of the camera. Rated: 3.5/4 Jul 10, 2023 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins For the most part, the cast sells it (Ledger is a clear highlight), while the conclusion is pleasant and the teen romance effectively cute. Rated: 6/10 Feb 6, 2025 Full Review Akos Peterbencze The Screen 10 Things I Hate About You has become a cult classic in the past 25 years because it nailed the universal truth about stereotypes: there’s always more to them than what’s seen on the surface. Mar 14, 2024 Full Review Patricia Karounos Refinery29 10 Things I Hate About You — a modernized version of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew — has everything you could want from a teen rom-com. Oct 23, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Evan V. 85% Though a little slow, “10 Things I Hate About You” genuinely has (few) funny moments, an edge-of-your-seat ending, a solid plot, and a great soundtrack. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/11/25 Full Review Addy B. Hmph classic romance! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/04/25 Full Review Benjamin P. Perfect 1999 love story. Everything fits in the movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/25 Full Review Leon Cabra S Typical movie from the late 90s, early 2000s, good humor, good chemistry between the actors, good music selection, it's a typical movie to watch as a couple or on lazy Sundays. 100% recommended. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/29/25 Full Review BRizz 2 10 Things I Hate About You – A Late but Worthwhile Watch I just recently watched 10 Things I Hate About You—and believe it or not, I had never actually seen it before! I always assumed I had, but this was my first time watching it, and I have to say… I absolutely loved it. Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger were phenomenal. Their chemistry was pure magic—switching effortlessly between love, tension, awkwardness, and vulnerability. It was true on-screen chemistry at its finest. The casting director really nailed it with this one. Add in Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Larisa Oleynik, and the ensemble just felt spot-on. Everyone played off one another so naturally. I also have to give credit to Andrew Keegan and Gabrielle Union, who brought important energy and balance to the film. Each character had a purpose, and the chemistry across the board really made the entire story work. The storytelling was strong—funny, heartfelt, and a little rebellious. The plot may follow the classic trope of someone being paid to date another person, only to fall in love for real—but it’s executed in such a charming, relatable way that it never feels tired. The prom scene, the set design, the iconic “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” moment—they all just clicked. I appreciated the director’s vision, the cinematography, and the tone. Everything felt intentional and well-balanced. The film has aged surprisingly well and holds up as more than just a nostalgic teen rom-com—it’s genuinely well-made. If, like me, you somehow missed this one back in the day, I highly recommend giving it a watch. It’s clever, funny, heartfelt, and just downright enjoyable. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/25 Full Review Makenzie G. loved it sooo much, def a rewatch, and most people i told to watch it loved!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/18/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Kat Stratford is beautiful, smart and quite abrasive to most of her fellow teens, meaning that she doesn't attract many boys. Unfortunately for her younger sister, Bianca, house rules say that she can't date until Kat has a boyfriend, so strings are pulled to set the dour damsel up for a romance. Soon Kat crosses paths with handsome new arrival Patrick Verona. Kat may let her guard down enough to fall for the effortlessly charming Patrick.
Director
Gil Junger
Producer
Andrew Lazar
Screenwriter
Karen McCullah, Kirsten Smith
Distributor
Buena Vista Pictures, Touchstone Pictures
Production Co
Touchstone Pictures, Mad Chance
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 31, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 2, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$38.2M
Runtime
1h 37m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital
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