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American Pie

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American Pie

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Released Jul 9, 1999

1h 35m

Comedy

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A riotous and raunchy exploration of the most eagerly anticipated -- and most humiliating -- rite of adulthood, known as losing one's virginity. In this hilarious lesson in life, love and libido, a group of friends, fed up with their well-deserved reputations as sexual no-hitters, decide to take action.

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Critics Consensus

So embarrassing it's believable, American Pie succeeds in bringing back the teen movie genre.

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Wendy Ide

Times (UK)

What makes it particularly appealing is that, although the story is told from the point of view of a group of male friends, their female counterpoints get equal dramatic weight, and a decent share of the funniest lines.

Apr 5, 2024

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Kirk Honeycutt

The Hollywood Reporter

American Pie has a likable cast, but the actors appear throttled back by a pedestrian script and direction. Consequently, one winds up liking the film more than it deserves because of the gameness of its attractive cast.

Jul 9, 2019

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Another giggly gross-out comedy for teenagers, this one somewhat better than most by virtue of a more satisfying ending.

Nov 8, 2011

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

American Pie is the 1999 teen movie that pushed limits by depicting high school teenagers with an honest portrayal on screen.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 9, 2024

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

The tight writing and direction underpinning this very likeable ensemble chuckler nails every tacky joke and surreal sight gag with considerable aplomb.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 4, 2020

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PJ Nabarro

Patrick Nabarro

Seann William Scott's great boorish creation, Stifler, provides nice flashes of idiosyncrasy away from the more stereotypical characterisations of the four main friends.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 21, 2019

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Devin B

Alright, boys, American Pie is like a rookie party—crude, chaotic, and full of moments you’ll never forget (even if you wish you could). This ‘90s classic is packed with legendary one-liners, awkward teenage shenanigans, and enough wild moments to rival a beer league road trip. The characters are beauty—Stifler is the ultimate chirper, Jim’s dad drops wisdom like a veteran coach, and the band camp jokes? Iconic. Sure, some of the humour hasn’t aged well, but it’s still good for a few laughs, especially with the boys after a game. Final verdict: 3.5 outta 5—dumb fun, but a total classic. #AmericanPie #90sComedy #Stifler #Throwback #TeenMovie #MovieNight #MustWatch --- Deer Hair Pads Review. Follow on Facebook & Instagram!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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Leon O

My buddy says "one of the best" idk, he has good taste.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/25

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James E

A fun look into the minds of 90s teens with the angst and raunch in full swing.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/25

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Topher S

wonder how many people tried the pie thing after seeing this

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Priyan B

Laughed a lot after many days. Rating: 8.4/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/14/25

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Lucy G

Typical teenage coming of age, I see why it's a classic. I thought the premise was a bit much and cheesy, but the execution was light hearted enough and the characters were likeable enough. The final "lessons" the characters realize are good ones (spoiler: that we don't need to give in to the pressure, that things don't have to be perfect, that your time spent is important so choose wisely how you spend/who you spend with) and I think are well wrapped up in this teenage rom-com. I like the weight that the female characters bring to the storylines.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/04/25

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Synopsis

A riotous and raunchy exploration of the most eagerly anticipated -- and most humiliating -- rite of adulthood, known as losing one's virginity. In this hilarious lesson in life, love and libido, a group of friends, fed up with their well-deserved reputations as sexual no-hitters, decide to take action.

Director: Paul Weitz
Producer: Chris Moore, Craig Perry, Chris Weitz, Warren Zide
Screenwriter: Adam Herz
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Newmarket Capital Group, Universal Pictures, Zide-Perry Productions, Summit Entertainment
Rating: R (Crude Sexual Dialogue|Drinking|Strong Sexuality|Language)
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 9, 1999, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $101.7M
Runtime: 1h 35m
Sound Mix: Dolby A, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Dolby SR, Surround, DTS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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