Films like American Pie (1999)

Published: Mar 16, 2026

A 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.

Road Trip

1. Road Trip

Comedy Adventure
6.5

2000 · 1h 33min

United States

Director: Todd Phillips

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


Superbad

2. Superbad

Comedy
7.6

2007 · 1h 53min

United States

Director: Greg Mottola

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


EuroTrip

3. EuroTrip

Comedy
6.6

2004 · 1h 32min

United States

Director: Jeff Schaffer

After a long correspondence with a beautiful girl from Germany, Scott sets off for the long-awaited meeting. Taking a couple of friends with him, they head out on a trip, unaware of what’s in store.

Similarity

Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, moderate romance


The Girl Next Door

4. The Girl Next Door

Comedy Romance
6.7

2004 · 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


Can't Hardly Wait

5. Can't Hardly Wait

Comedy Romance
6.5

1998 · 1h 40min

United States

Director: Harry Elfont

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


Suck Me Shakespeer

6. Suck Me Shakespeer

Comedy
6.9

2013 · 1h 59min

Germany

Director: Bora Dağtekin

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


Good Boys

7. Good Boys

Comedy
6.7

2019 · 1h 30min

United States

Director: Gene Stupnitsky

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


Sleeping with Other People

8. Sleeping with Other People

Comedy Romance
6.5

2015 · 1h 40min

United States

Director: Leslye Headland

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


Easy A

9. Easy A

Comedy
7.0

2010 · 1h 33min

United States

Director: Will Gluck

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


Knocked Up

10. Knocked Up

Comedy Romance Drama
6.9

2007 · 2h 9min

United States

Director: Judd Apatow

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


Zack and Miri Make a Porno

11. Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Comedy Romance
6.5

2008 · 1h 42min

United States

Director: Kevin Smith

Childhood friends Zack and Miri are looking for a quick way to make money. One day they come up with a “brilliant” idea—to make an adult film that, in their opinion, is sure to sell.

Similarity

Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, moderate tension

Biggest differences: noticeably more romantic


Old School

12. Old School

Comedy
7.0

2003 · 1h 32min

United States

Director: Todd Phillips

Three friends in their thirties rent a big house near a college to relive the wild days of student life—with parties and nonstop fun. But not everyone at the college is happy about the idea.

Similarity

Most similar in: strong humor, fast pacing, moderate tension

Shared keywords

Comedy, Friendship

Other films in the series

American Pie 2

1. American Pie 2

Comedy Romance
6.5

2001 · 1h 51min

United States

Director: J.B. Rogers


American Wedding

2. American Wedding

Comedy Romance
6.3

2003 · 1h 43min

United States

Director: Jesse Dylan


American Reunion

3. American Reunion

Comedy
6.7

2012 · 1h 54min

United States

Director: Jon Hurwitz

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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