10 Things I Hate About You

PG-13

Released Mar 31, 1999

1h 37m

Comedy

Romance

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71%

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94 Reviews

69%

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250,000+ Ratings

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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Bob Ross

Tampa Tribune

Marvelous set pieces contribute to this lively romantic comedy. You don't have to be a Shakespearean scholar to enjoy it. You don't have to be a teenager, either.

Rated: 3/4

Jul 12, 2023

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Fabrícia F

Uma história de amor do gênero enemies-to-lovers, envolvente e engraçada. Personagens cativantes, cheios de perspicácia e autenticidade que qualquer um poderia se sentir representado. Julia Styles e Heath Ledger são o entretenimento garantido dessa comédia romântica incomum. Uma obra prima que é um clássico atemporal moderno.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/21/24

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Derek L

10 Things I Hate About You certainly showcased its romance and comedy elements throughout its runtime which is also carried by the chemistry amongst Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles' performances.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/12/24

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Faiz D

Loved Heath's performance.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/29/24

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Tyler S

Romance movies have never really been my thing, but this film was a solid watch. Solid accuracy to "The Taming of the Shrew" by William Shakespeare.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/13/24

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Avery S

Will absolutely be showing my kids. So good for any day, weather, time, ect. I’m so sad there wasn’t more Bianca and Cameron love because they are the best part. Heath and Julia acted beautifully. A great movie to remember Heath.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/02/24

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Nim T

A romantic comedy that shows high school life and the uncertainties one can have while starting a relationship. Julia Stiles did a great job with the character by showing her the different sides that she had, at first with hesitancy and then regain of confidence when finding the one she can actually love. Heath Ledger was very good supporting actor for Julia Stiles' character and doesn't cease to amaze me how his acting is versatile while not being overboard through his expression. The music brings the movie to what a romantic comedy should consist of, which includes lively presence and pure liking to each other.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/15/24

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Gil Junger

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Patrick 'Pat' Verona

Julia Stiles

Katarina 'Kat' Stratford

Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Cameron James

Larisa Oleynik

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David Krumholtz

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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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