Films like American Pie (1999)
Published: Mar 16, 2026A selection of teen comedies in the style of American Pie, about high school and college students trying to find a girlfriend, lose their virginity, get into a party, and become popular. These films combine raunchy humor, absurd and awkward situations, and coming-of-age themes, while their stories unfold in a school or college setting. The list includes such cult comedies as Superbad, Road Trip, EuroTrip, and The Girl Next Door.
After cheating at a party, Josh accidentally sends his girlfriend Tiffany a video from that scandalous night. Now he and his friends have to get to Tiffany’s college as fast as possible and intercept the incriminating footage.
Similarity
Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, moderate tension
Biggest differences: slightly more action-heavy
Two nerds, Evan and Seth, set themselves a tough goal—lose their virginity and become popular before graduation, which is just around the corner. The girls they like invite them to a party on one condition: they have to get alcohol. Sounds simple—what could possibly go wrong?
Similarity
Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, moderate tension
Biggest differences: slightly more action-heavy, noticeably more violent
Shared keywords
Comedy, Coming of Age, Friendship, High School

4. The Girl Next Door
Comedy Romance2004 · 1h 50min
United States, Switzerland
Director: Luke Greenfield
Matthew, a high school loser, lives a completely unremarkable life—until one day he meets his new, very attractive neighbor, who will turn his future upside down.
Similarity
Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, moderate tension
Biggest differences: slightly more romantic
Shared keywords
Coming of Age, High School
Prom is Preston Meyers’ last chance to win the heart of the stunning Amanda, whom he’s secretly loved for more than four years. And his odds improve when she recently breaks up with her boyfriend.
Similarity
Most similar in: fast pacing, strong humor, fairly simple plot
Biggest differences: noticeably more romantic
Shared keywords
Ensemble Cast, Coming of Age, High School
A bumbling bank robber who managed to bury his stolen cash before going to prison learns after his release that a school has been built on the spot. To get to the treasure, he takes a job as a teacher at one of the city’s worst schools.
Similarity
Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, moderate tension
Biggest differences: slightly more action-heavy, slightly more violent
Shared keywords
Comedy, High School
Getting ready for their first grown-up party, three friends try to get alcohol and finally learn how to kiss. As they attempt to pull off their plan, they tumble into a string of funny and dangerous adventures—and have to clean up the mess before their parents find out.
Similarity
Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, moderate tension
Biggest differences: noticeably less romantic, noticeably more action-heavy, noticeably more violent
Shared keywords
Comedy, Coming of Age, Friendship
Jake and Lainey have known each other since college: on one awkward night, they lost their virginity. Twelve years later, they run into each other at a support group for sex addicts—and this time a friendship starts to form between them.
Similarity
Most similar in: strong humor, moderate tension, fairly simple plot
Biggest differences: noticeably more romantic
To avoid a boring trip with her friend’s parents, a girl makes up a story about weekend sexual adventures—without realizing it will completely change her status and reputation at school.
Similarity
Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, moderate tension
After a chance meeting and a night spent together, TV journalist Alison and unemployed Ben learn they’re going to be parents. Can they stay together when they have almost nothing in common?
Similarity
Most similar in: strong humor, moderate tension, fairly simple plot
Biggest differences: slightly slower pacing
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About the movie American Pie
Year: 1999
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Plot: A few weeks before prom, four high school students make a pact that each of them must lose his virginity before graduation, while the others are expected to support one another along the way. One of the unlucky guys already has a girlfriend, but she is not yet ready to take that step, while the rest still need to find someone, and for that they are willing to resort to any trick they can.
Keywords: Ensemble Cast, Comedy, Coming of Age, Friendship, High School, Lighthearted














