The '90s were a golden era for teen movies, delivering a mix of iconic fashion, unforgettable soundtracks, and memorable characters that have left a lasting impression on pop culture. When discussing the best '90s teen movies, we're talking about films that perfectly captured the angst, humor, and drama of adolescence during that decade. These movies not only entertained but also defined a generation, making them timeless classics that continue to resonate with audiences today.
Take 10 Things I Hate About You, for example, a modern retelling of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, featuring standout performances by Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. Then there’s Clueless, a stylish adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma that introduced us to Cher Horowitz, played by Alicia Silverstone, and her world of Beverly Hills high school life. And let's not forget Cruel Intentions, a seductive and darkly comedic film that reimagines the French novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses, with standout roles by Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Reese Witherspoon. Each of these films encapsulates the spirit of '90s teen culture in their unique ways.
Now it's time for you to take a trip down memory lane. We want to know your favorite teen movies from the '90s. Your votes will help create the ultimate list of must-watch films that defined that iconic decade. So cast your vote and celebrate the best '90s teen movies that continue to captivate hearts and minds.
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This modern adaptation of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" is a witty, hilarious romp through high school romance. With an unforgettable cast including Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles, it captures the essence of '90s teen culture. The film tackles themes like love, trust, and individuality while delivering memorable one-liners. In true 90's fashion, it features a killer soundtrack that'll have you humming for days.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Gil Junger
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A quintessential '90s teen movie filled with iconic fashion statements and catchphrases galore! Clueless follows Cher Horowitz as she navigates Beverly Hills High School with charm and style to spare. This satirical take on Jane Austen's "Emma" explores popularity, friendship dynamics, and self-discovery in a way that still resonates today. As if you could forget this classic!
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Amy Heckerling
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Step into the world of elite Manhattan prep schools where deception reigns supreme in this dark coming-of-age drama. Cruel Intentions showcases Sarah Michelle Gellar at her most sinister alongside Ryan Phillippe as they engage in manipulative games involving love triangles and betrayal among their peers. Despite its twisted nature, the film remains grounded by exploring themes such as redemption and genuine human connection amid all its wickedness—a true hallmark of '90s cinema.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Roger Kumble
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Four outcast high school girls discover they possess supernatural powers in The Craft—a dark exploration into friendship, power struggles, and revenge. This bewitching drama showcases Neve Campbell alongside Fairuza Balk as they navigate their newfound abilities with dire consequences. Perfectly capturing teenage angst in its rawest form while sprinkling some magical elements throughout makes it a standout gem from the era!
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Andrew Fleming
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Wes Craven redefined horror with Scream—an innovative slasher flick that cleverly parodies the genre while still delivering genuine scares. Neve Campbell stars as Sidney Prescott, a high school student targeted by the infamous Ghostface killer. With its self-aware humor and unique blend of horror-comedy elements, Scream remains an influential film that has forever changed how we view scary movies.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Wes Craven
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An endearing tale about looking beyond appearances defines She's All That—one of the era’s most beloved underdog stories! Freddie Prinze Jr.'s character bets he can transform Rachel Leigh Cook from geek to prom queen material within six weeks but ends up learning valuable life lessons along the way—aren't we all suckers for those? An enchanting blend of humor, heartache (and even some choreographed dance numbers) make this a must-watch '90s teen flick.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Robert Iscove
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This Tim Burton masterpiece tells the story of an artificial man with scissors for hands who yearns to be accepted by society. Johnny Depp's haunting portrayal of Edward is both heartwarming and heartbreaking in equal measure. A whimsical, gothic fairy tale that explores themes like loneliness and self-acceptance, Edward Scissorhands has become a beloved cult classic emblematic of '90s cinema.
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Tim Burton
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A trio of witch sisters resurrected from the dead on Halloween night? Yes, please! Hocus Pocus is a spellbinding mix of comedy and horror featuring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as the iconic Sanderson Sisters. With its enchanting storyline and memorable one-liners ("I put a spell on you"), this film remains an annual favorite among '90s kids everywhere.
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Kenny Ortega
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An ode to adolescence set during the last day of school in 1976 Texas—Dazed & Confused delivers laughs aplenty while delving into deeper themes such as identity crisis amid shifting cultural norms. Richard Linklater's ensemble cast provides unforgettable performances that capture both nostalgia for simpler times yet anticipation for what lies ahead—a true hallmark of '90s teen movies!
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Richard Linklater
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A raunchy yet heartfelt coming-of-age comedy—American Pie is all about four high school friends on their quest to lose their virginity before graduation day. From memorable characters like Stifler and Jim (and his unfortunate encounter with "the pie"), this film encapsulates teenage awkwardness in hilarious fashion! American Pie remains an iconic representation of late '90s youth culture.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Paul Weitz
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Before CGI took over Hollywood, Jumanji was a thrilling adventure featuring Robin Williams as Alan Parrish—a man trapped inside a magical board game for decades. When two kids unleash the game's creatures into their world, they must work together to save it from destruction. A perfect blend of fantasy and comedy with heartwarming moments throughout makes this '90s classic unforgettable!
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Joe Johnston
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One party can change everything—and Can't Hardly Wait perfectly captures that sentiment! This ensemble comedy follows various students during one wild night at a post-graduation bash where dreams are realized or crushed amidst hilarity and chaos. With its quirky cast of characters and witty dialogue, this movie offers both laughs and nostalgia for anyone who's ever experienced those pivotal moments in high school.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Deborah Kaplan, Harry Elfont
- 13In the comedy film Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Sue Ellen Crandell (Christina Applegate) is an adolescent left in charge after her elderly babysitter bites the dust. With her mother off on vacation, Sue Ellen must juggle keeping her siblings in check and holding a fashion job to keep them afloat financially. In this chaotic journey, she learns valuable life lessons while trying to maintain the illusion that everything is under control. Despite its comedic premise, the movie subtly explores themes of responsibility and maturity.
- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Stephen Herek
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Drew Barrymore shines as Josie Geller—an undercover reporter tasked with infiltrating her former high school only to relive past traumas but ultimately find redemption along the way. Never Been Kissed is equal parts funny, romantic, and touching—a testament to the resilience of human spirit amid adversity! It’s no wonder why audiences continue to adore this '90s gem.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Raja Gosnell
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A day in the life of a quirky, independent record store—Empire Records is a love letter to music and its power to bring people together. With an ensemble cast including Liv Tyler and Renée Zellweger, this film showcases the trials and tribulations of young adults navigating friendships, romance, and their future careers. A heartfelt tribute to '90s alternative culture that still resonates today!
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Allan Moyle
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I Know What You Did Last Summer offers thrills galore as a deadly secret from their past haunts four teens. This suspenseful slasher combines mystery with moments that'll make you jump out of your seat! As one of the best horror films from the '90s, it has cemented itself as an essential addition to any teen movie marathon.
- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Jim Gillespie
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Varsity Blues delves into the world of high-stakes high school football in a small Texas town. The movie showcases teenage camaraderie amidst struggles with overbearing coaches, family expectations, and self-discovery. A quintessential '90s sports flick that tugs at heartstrings while keeping you on the edge of your seat.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Brian Robbins
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Now and Then takes us on a nostalgic journey as four childhood friends reunite to reminisce about one life-changing summer in their past. This coming-of-age tale beautifully weaves together themes of friendship, loss, love, and self-acceptance against a backdrop of classic '90s pop culture references. Grab some tissues for this heartfelt stroll down memory lane.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Lesli Linka Glatter
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Romy and Michele's High School Reunion is a hilarious romp through the trials of revisiting adolescence. Our dynamic duo, Romy and Michele, cook up an elaborate ruse to impress their former classmates at their 10-year high school reunion. With its iconic fashion statements and unforgettable dance sequence, this film perfectly captures the essence of '90s teen culture while delivering side-splitting laughs.
- Released: 1997
- Directed by: David Mirkin
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Buffy the Vampire Slayer brings humor to vampire hunting with its quirky protagonist who must save her town from supernatural threats. Buffy's snappy one-liners combined with her girl-power attitude make this action-packed adventure stand out among other '90s teen movies—it's got style AND substance!
- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Fran Rubel Kuzui
- 21Set in the changing world of the late 1960s, "Girl, Interrupted" is the searing true story of Susanna Kaysen (Winona Ryder), a young woman who finds herself at a renowned mental institution for troubled young women, where she must choose between the world of people who belong on the inside -- like the seductive and dangerous Lisa (Angelina Jolie) -- or the often difficult world of reality on the outside.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: James Mangold
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Encino Man unearths hilarity when two high school outcasts discover a frozen caveman in their backyard who becomes their ticket to popularity. With zany antics and memorable catchphrases, this quirky comedy captures the essence of '90s humor while delivering valuable lessons about friendship and self-worth.
- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Les Mayfield
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Ever After puts a unique spin on the Cinderella story with its strong-willed heroine who learns to stand up for herself in a world that seeks to suppress her spirit. The lush historical setting and enchanting romance make this '90s gem an unforgettable addition to any teen movie collection.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Andy Tennant
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Pleasantville transports two modern-day siblings back into a black-and-white 1950s sitcom where they challenge societal norms by introducing color—literally—to its residents' lives. This visually stunning film cleverly explores themes of conformity, individuality, and acceptance while providing a fresh perspective on the classic teen movie formula.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Gary Ross
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Go inside the lives of two slacker friends as they spend their days hanging out at their local mall after being dumped by their girlfriends. Filled with witty dialogue and hilarious moments that perfectly capture '90s youth culture, this cult classic is sure to leave you laughing out loud.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Kevin Smith
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The Faculty brings together unlikely allies as students band together against alien invaders posing as teachers at their high school. A blend of sci-fi thrills and teenage drama makes this eerie flick stand apart from other '90s offerings—it's equal parts chilling danger AND adolescent angst!
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
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Fear delivers chills as a young woman falls for a seemingly perfect guy who turns out to be dangerously possessive. This psychological thriller masterfully combines romance with spine-tingling suspense—providing an intense viewing experience symbolic of the darker side of '90s teen flicks.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: James Foley
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Back to the Future Part III sends our beloved time-traveling duo Marty McFly and Doc Brown back even further—to 1885! As they navigate life in the Wild West, we're treated to thrilling adventures filled with action-packed shootouts, narrow escapes, and—of course—the DeLorean. A perfect conclusion to one of cinema's most iconic trilogies!
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
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Jawbreaker serves up dark humor when three popular girls accidentally kill one of their own during a birthday prank gone wrong—and then try covering it up! With its edgy plotline, vibrant colors, and outrageous fashion choices, Jawbreaker remains a cult classic that's both deliciously twisted and undeniably '90s.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Darren Stein
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Our favorite ragtag hockey team is back taking on the world stage at the Junior Goodwill Games. With its heartwarming underdog story, memorable characters, and nail-biting sports action, this sequel perfectly encapsulates the spirit of '90s teen movies while teaching valuable lessons about teamwork and perseverance.
- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Sam Weisman
- 31Cry-Baby is a 1990 American teen musical romantic comedy film written and directed by John Waters. It stars Johnny Depp as 1950s teen rebel "Cry-Baby" Wade Walker, and also features a large ensemble cast that includes Amy Locane, Polly Bergen, Susan Tyrrell, Iggy Pop, Ricki Lake, and Traci Lords with appearances by Troy Donahue, Joe Dallesandro, Joey Heatherton, David Nelson, and Patricia Hearst. The story centers on a group of delinquents that refer to themselves as "drapes" and their interaction with the rest of the town and its other subculture, the "squares", in 1950s Baltimore, Maryland. "Cry-Baby" Walker, a drape, and Allison, a square, create upheaval and turmoil in their little town of Baltimore by breaking the subculture taboos and falling in love. The film shows what the young couple has to overcome to be together and how their actions affect the rest of the town. Part of the film takes place at the now-closed Enchanted Forest amusement park in Ellicott City, Maryland. Others take place in the historic towns of Reisterstown, Jessup, Milford Mill, and Sykesville, Maryland.
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: John Waters
- 32Amiable slackers Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) are once again roped into a fantastical adventure when De Nomolos (Joss Ackland), a villain from the future, sends evil robot duplicates of the two lads to terminate and replace them. The robot doubles actually succeed in killing Bill and Ted, but the two are determined to escape the afterlife, challenging the Grim Reaper (William Sadler) to a series of games in order to return to the land of the living.
- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Peter Hewitt
- 33In Urban Legend, college students find themselves preyed upon by a mysterious killer who turns widely known urban legends into grisly reality. Natalie (Alicia Witt) is the central character, a student at Pendleton University, surrounded by friends Brenda (Rebecca Gayheart), Paul (Jared Leto), and Parker (Michael Rosenbaum). As the group unravels the truth behind these terrifying tales, they're plunged into an all-too-real nightmare. The suspense thriller, directed by Jamie Blanks, explores themes of folklore and fear in a modern academic setting. Will the students decipher the deadly pattern in time? A chilling narrative unfolds.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Jamie Blanks
- 34In the heartwarming sports comedy The Mighty Ducks, a reckless lawyer named Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) finds himself sentenced to community service after a drunken driving incident. His assignment? Coaching the hapless local youth hockey team, the Ducks. As he reluctantly leads this ragtag group of underdogs, we see Bombay's transformation from cynical attorney to dedicated mentor. The movie spins a tale of teamwork and redemption, as both Bombay and his team learn that victory isn't always about winning, but playing your best game. In the end, it's not just about hockey - it's about finding a new direction in life.
- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Stephen Herek
- 35Former Marine Louanne Johnson (Michelle Pfeiffer) lands a gig teaching in a pilot program for bright but underachieving teens at a notorious inner-city high school. After having a terrible first day, she decides she must throw decorum to the wind. When Johnson returns to the classroom, she does so armed with a no-nonsense attitude informed by her military training and a fearless determination to better the lives of her students -- no matter what the cost.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: John N. Smith
- 36Tre is sent to live with his father, Furious Styles, in tough South Central Los Angeles. Although his hard-nosed father instills proper values and respect in him, and his devout girlfriend Brandi teaches him about faith, Tre's friends Doughboy and Ricky don't have the same kind of support and are drawn into the neighborhood's booming drug and gang culture, with increasingly tragic results.
- Released: 1991
- Directed by: John Singleton
- 37Maine friends struggle with the embodiment of evil.
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Tommy Lee Wallace
- 38Nicole (Melissa Joan Hart) and Chase (Adrian Grenier) live next door to each other but are worlds apart. However, they plot a scheme to date each other in order to attract the interest and jealousy of their respective romantic prey. But in the mist of planning a gala centennial celebration, Nicole and Chase find that the one they always wanted was closer than they ever thought.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: John Schultz
- 39John Hickam (Chris Cooper) is a West Virginia coal miner who loves his job and expects his sons, Jim (Scott Miles) and Homer (Jake Gyllenhaal), to follow in his footsteps. But Jim gets a football scholarship, and Homer becomes interested in rocket science after seeing Sputnik 1 crossing the sky. John disapproves of his son's new mania, but Homer begins building rockets with the help of friends and a sympathetic teacher (Laura Dern). Rocketry, he hopes, will prove his ticket to a better life.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Joe Johnston
- 40In the comedic realm, Half Baked stands as an emblem of stoner humor. The story orbits around three hapless New York City friends - Thurgood (Dave Chappelle), Scarface (Guillermo Diaz), and Brian (Jim Breuer) who hatch a half-baked plan to free their fellow pot-lover, Kenny (Harland Williams), from prison. Their scheme? Sell marijuana stolen from a top-secret laboratory. Navigating a maze of madcap adventures and hilarious mishaps, this quartet of misfits stumbles through NYC's underbelly, engaging with an array of eccentric characters. A comedy of highs and lows, Half Baked is a cult classic that paints a vibrant picture of friendship in the face of adversity.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Tamra Davis
- 41In The Basketball Diaries, Jim Carroll (Leonardo DiCaprio) navigates the gritty streets of Manhattan, wrestling with adolescence and addiction. A gifted high school basketball player, Jim's life spirals into turmoil as he descends into drug abuse, crime, and homelessness. Assisted by his friends Mickey (Mark Wahlberg), Pedro (James Madio), and Neutron (Patrick McGaw), Jim's world is a mix of sports dreams and street nightmares. Based on the autobiographical work by Carroll himself, this drama delivers an unflinching look at the destructive power of addiction and the struggle for redemption.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Scott Kalvert
- 42Writer Nick Eliot (Cary Elwes) moves to a new city for a magazine job and rents a room in the house of Cliff (Kurtwood Smith) and Liv Forrester (Gwynyth Walsh), whose 14-year-old daughter, Adrian (Alicia Silverstone), instantly makes her attraction to Nick clear. While Nick romances photographer Amy Maddik (Jennifer Rubin) at work, he has trouble fending off Adrian's advances. As her obsession with Nick grows, Adrian becomes angry at being rejected and starts attacking his property and friends.
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Alan Shapiro
- 43Fifteen-year-old Charlotte Flax (Winona Ryder) is tired of her wacky mom (Cher) moving their family to a different town any time she feels it is necessary. When they move to a small Massachusetts town and Mrs. Flax begins dating a shopkeeper (Bob Hoskins), Charlotte and her 9-year-old sister, Kate (Christina Ricci), hope that they can finally settle down. But when Charlotte's attraction to an older man gets in the way, the family must learn to accept each other for who they truly are.
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Richard Benjamin
- 44When young Fool (Brandon Adams) breaks into the home of his family's greedy and uncaring landlords, he discovers a disturbing scenario where incestuous adult siblings have mutilated a number of boys and kept them imprisoned under stairs in their large, creepy house. As Fool attempts to flee before the psychopaths can catch him, he meets their daughter, Alice (A.J. Langer), who has been spared any extreme discipline by her deranged parents. Can Fool and Alice escape before it's too late?
- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Wes Craven
- 45Megan (Natasha Lyonne) considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school and cheerleading, and she has a handsome football-playing boyfriend, even though she isn't that crazy about him. So she's stunned when her parents decide she's gay and send her to True Directions, a boot camp meant to alter her sexual orientation. While there, Megan meets a rebellious and unashamed teen lesbian, Graham (Clea DuVall). Though Megan still feels confused, she starts to have feelings for Graham.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Jamie Babbit
- 46Morris "Mud" Himmel (Jonathan Jackson) spends every summer at computer camp, but he hates it. Mud and his friends (Andrew Keegan, Melody Kay, Marnette Patterson), unhappy about their respective camp prospects, devise a plan to finally have a fun summer. They bribe Dennis Van Welker (Christopher Lloyd), an ex-teacher, to pose as a counselor for a fake camp and rent a campground where the kids can run amok. But they run into trouble when their parents want to come for a visit.
- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Jonathan Prince
- 47Gerry (Aaron Schwartz) is not looking forward to his summer vacation, since he'll be spending it at a camp for overweight boys in order to shed pounds. Fortunately, a kindly couple, the Bushkins (Jerry Stiller, Anne Meara), run the camp and make the process fun and relaxed. However, they're soon forced to declare bankruptcy and sell the camp to Tony Perkis (Ben Stiller), a fitness fanatic who turns the camp into a living nightmare of over-the-top training. But the kids plan to fight back.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Steven Brill
- 48Colombian terrorist Luis Cali (Andrew Divoff) takes an American prep school hostage as a means of gaining his drug lord father's freedom. Privileged yet rebellious students Joey (Wil Wheaton), Billy (Sean Astin), Snuffy (Keith Coogan) and Hank (T.E. Russell) find that they are better equipped to deal with the threat than the mostly ineffectual government agencies sent to rescue them. With resourceful Billy as their leader, the students struggle to defeat the terrorists and save the school.
- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Daniel Petrie
- 49Maureen Trant (Emily Warfield) and her younger sibling Dani (Reese Witherspoon) share a strong connection, but local boy Court Foster (Jason London) threatens to throw their bond off balance. Dani and Court meet first and have a flirtatious rapport -- but when he meets Maureen, he falls hard and they begin a passionate affair. The new couple try to keep their love hidden from Dani, but she soon learns the truth, disavowing her sister. But a heartbreaking accident later reunites the girls.
- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Robert Mulligan
- 50In this musical, homeless New York City newsboy Jack "Cowboy" Kelly (Christian Bale) befriends two newcomers to his trade, brothers David (David Moscow) and Les Jacobs (Luke Edwards). When publisher Joseph Pulitzer (Robert Duvall) sets new rules that make it harder for the young newspaper salesmen to make a buck, the boys go on strike. Bryan Denton (Bill Pullman), a journalist who's sympathetic to their plight, gives them some tips in public relations, as the newsboys' battle grips the city.
- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Kenny Ortega
- 51An otherwise rejected or ignored boy (Jonathan Brandis) creates a fantasy pal (Chuck Norris) from his martial-arts movie hero.
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Aaron Norris
- 52In this updated take on William Golding's classic novel, a group of American military schoolboys become marooned on a remote island after a plane crash. While initially cooperative, after the discovery of a "beast," the boys split into two warring camps, one headed by the liberal-minded Ralph (Balthazar Getty), the other by the militaristic Jack (Chris Furrh). Their society begins to descend into violence, and boys soon learn there's a thin line between society and savagery.
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Harry Hook
- 53SLC Punk! is a 1998 American comedy-drama film written and directed by James Merendino. The film is about the young punk rock fan Steven "Stevo" Levy, a college graduate living in Salt Lake City. The character is portrayed as a stereotype of an anarchist punk in the mid-1980s. Many events and characters in the movie are allegedly based on real life, although they may have been exaggerated. The character of Stevo is based on the life of writer/director James Merendino, although the character is named after Stephen Egerton, originally known as Stephen "Stevo" O'Reilly, who played for the Salt Lake City punk band Massacre Guys, and eventually joined the L.A. bands Descendents and ALL. SLC Punk was chosen as the opening-night feature at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. Merendino created the film based on his experience growing up in Salt Lake City. Although the film is not autobiographical, Merendino has said that many characters were based on people he knew.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: James Merendino
- 54Having achieved a modicum of fame from their earlier adventures, all the members of the Mighty Ducks hockey team are awarded scholarships to a prestigious prep school. But they must now play in the school's uniforms and renounce their freewheeling style for the more disciplined approach of their new coach, Ted Orion (Jeffrey Nordling). After star player Charlie (Joshua Jackson) quits the team, their old coach, Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez), must return to reinvigorate the Ducks' spirit.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Robert Lieberman
- 55Rock-loving teens and aspiring musicians Hawk (Edward Furlong), Lex (Giuseppe Andrews), Trip (James DeBello) and Jam (Sam Huntington) can't wait to see their favorite band, KISS, perform at an upcoming concert. However, when Jam's pious mother (Lin Shaye) finds the tickets to the event, she incinerates them, leaving the boys desperate for a way to see the show. In their attempts to see KISS, the lads endure misunderstandings, humiliation and violence, all just to see their beloved idols.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Adam Rifkin
- 56The fearless young Stouffer brothers -- Marty (Scott Bairstow), Mark (Devon Sawa) and Marshall (Jonathan Taylor Thomas) -- can hardly imagine going into the family business hawking auto parts in small-town Arkansas. With the begrudging approval of their no-nonsense father, the brothers set out on a dangerous cross-country camping trip, intending to capture on film their encounters with wild animals and the last remnants of the natural world in the rapidly vanishing American West.
- Released: 1997
- Directed by: William Dear
- 57Young siblings Rocky (Michael Treanor), Colt (Max Elliott Slade) and Tum Tum Douglas (Chad Power) arrive for their summer stay with their Ninjutsu master grandpa (Victor Wong), who has passed down his vast knowledge of martial arts to the boys. But they're accosted by the criminal Snyder (Rand Kingsley), a rogue ex-student of Grandpa's who kidnaps the boys as part of a scheme to get to their FBI agent dad, Sam (Alan McRae). But Snyder doesn't know just how skilled his abductees are.
- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Jon Turteltaub
- 58Middle-school student Dawn Weiner (Heather Matarazzo) faces degradation at school -- where she is teased constantly -- and at home. The middle child between nerdy older brother Mark (Matthew Faber) and perky younger sister Missy (Daria Kalinina), Dawn can't seem to find a place to belong. Although she has a crush on a cute boy (Eric Mabius) whom her brother knows, she can only catch the attention of bully Brandon (Brendan Sexton Jr.), who threatens her to show affection.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Todd Solondz
- 59Suzanne Stone (Nicole Kidman) is a weather reporter at her small-town cable station, but she dreams of being a big-time news anchor. However, she feels that her middle-class husband (Matt Dillon) is holding her back, so she decides to have him murdered. For this, she enlists Jimmy (Joaquin Phoenix), a high school boy who is enamored with her. The plan doesn't work exactly as she intended, though, and her husband's family starts to suspect that she was involved in his death.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Gus Van Sant
- 60Kristy Thomas (Schuyler Fisk) and her six best friends struggle to make their successful business -- the Baby-Sitters Club -- into a full-fledged summer day camp. When a group of adults led by their crotchety neighbor, Emily Haberman (Ellen Burstyn), tries to shut down the camp, the girls must band together to keep their dream alive. Meanwhile, each club member faces her own personal challenges, including divorced parents, a discouraging diabetes diagnosis and an innocent crush on an older boy.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Melanie Mayron
- 61In this loose adaptation of Shakespeare's "Henry IV," Mike Waters (River Phoenix) is a gay hustler afflicted with narcolepsy. Scott Favor (Keanu Reeves) is the rebellious son of a mayor. Together, the two travel from Portland, Oregon to Idaho and finally to the coast of Italy in a quest to find Mike's estranged mother. Along the way they turn tricks for money and drugs, eventually attracting the attention of a wealthy benefactor and sexual deviant.
- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Gus Van Sant
- 62Matt (Chris O'Donnell) falls for Casey (Drew Barrymore), the new girl in school. She's fun-loving and eccentric, but there's a darkness to her whimsy that Matt can't begin to comprehend. When Casey attempts to commit suicide, her parents (Joan Allen, Jude Ciccolella) place her in a mental institution. Matt springs her out, and together the young lovers head on a road trip. They believe their love can "cure" Casey's problems. Matt starts to wonder, though, if are they inspired or misguided.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Antonia Bird
- 63A teenage hacker finds himself framed for the theft of millions of dollars from a major corporation. Master hacker Dade Murphy, aka Zero Cool, aka Crash Override, has been banned from touching a keyboard for seven years after crashing over 1,500 Wall Street computers at the age of 11. Now keen to get back in front of a monitor, he finds himself in more trouble than ever.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Iain Softley
- 64When slacker teen Anton Tobias (Devon Sawa) has his right hand possessed by a demonic force, he finds that his life gets a lot more interesting. While Anton himself is an amiable guy, his hand proves to be an appendage of death, killing his two best buddies, Pnub (Elden Henson) and Mick (Seth Green), who return to life as wisecracking zombies. In addition to murdering those closest to him, Anton's evil hand significantly hinders his chances with lovely neighbor Molly (Jessica Alba).
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Rodman Flender
- 65Mark (Elijah Wood), a young boy who loses his mother, must stay with his extended family while his father is away on business. Mark becomes acquainted with his cousin Henry (Macaulay Culkin). However, the extent of Henry's depravity becomes clear when Mark sees him kill a neighbor's dog and intentionally create a traffic pileup on the highway. After a supposed mishap on an icy pond with Henry's sister Connie (Quinn Culkin), Mark tries to reveal Henry's crimes before it's too late.
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Joseph Ruben
- 66Despite having a dangerous criminal with a vendetta after him, attorney Jack Sturges (Chevy Chase) has a tougher adversary to worry about -- his girlfriend's son, Ben (Jonathan Taylor Thomas). As Sturges and Ben's mom, Sandy (Farrah Fawcett), become more serious, Ben increasingly ups his efforts to sabotage the relationship, since he has no intention of giving up his prime spot in the household dynamic. Sturges is determined to connect with Ben, but Ben is going to make him work for it.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: James Orr
- 67An annual beauty pageant in small-town Minnesota turns ridiculously competitive and ultimately chaotic in this biting comedy. Amber Atkins (Kirsten Dunst), the daughter of hard-drinking mom Annette (Ellen Barkin), and Becky Leeman (Denise Richards), who is motivated by her former beauty-queen mother, Gladys (Kirstie Alley), are among the top contenders in the event. As Amber, Becky, and other local girls prepare for the big day, bizarre incidents occur, leading up to an ending with a bang.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Michael Patrick Jann
- 68In Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) is back, now a headmistress of a Northern California private school under an assumed name. She's been living in fear, haunted by memories of her murderous brother, Michael Myers. When Halloween rolls around, she becomes increasingly paranoid that Michael will come for her and her teenage son (Josh Hartnett). The suspense builds as the dreaded day approaches, culminating in a thrilling face-off between Laurie and Michael. This horror-thriller marks the twentieth anniversary of the original Halloween, bringing back Curtis in her iconic role and offering fans a nerve-wracking continuation of this infamous saga.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Steve Miner
- 69In The Virgin Suicides, an enigmatic tale unfolds in a quiet suburban neighborhood. The Lisbon sisters, Lux (Kirsten Dunst), Mary (A.J. Cook), Therese (Leslie Hayman), Bonnie (Chelse Swain), and Cecilia (Hanna Hall) are the focus of fascination for a group of neighborhood boys. Guided by the strict hand of their mother (Kathleen Turner) and passive presence of their father (James Woods), these girls navigate adolescence under a heavy shroud of repression and mystery. As the film meanders through this labyrinth of teenage turmoil, it subtly explores themes of isolation, longing, and the tragic consequences of suffocating innocence. This dramatic piece is directed by Sofia Coppola, who won Best First Feature at Independent Spirit Awards for this haunting debut.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Sofia Coppola
- 70A boy tries to stop his father from dating by programming their computerized house to be a surrogate mother.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: LeVar Burton
- 71In the comedy film House Party, high school friends Kid (Christopher Reid) and Play (Christopher Martin) decide to throw an epic house party. Kid's parents are out of town, providing a perfect opportunity for him to host the event. However, things take a turn when a duo of local bullies, Stab (Paul Anthony) and Zilla (B-Fine), along with their diminutive sidekick Pee-Wee (Bowlegged Lou), target Kid. Simultaneously, he faces the challenge of evading two overzealous, dimwitted cops who have caught wind of the party. This wildly entertaining movie won an award at the Sundance Film Festival in 1990 for its eclectic mix of comedy and music.
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
- 72Steve Clark (James Marsden) is a newcomer in the town of Cradle Bay, and he quickly realizes that there's something odd about his high school classmates. The clique known as the "Blue Ribbons" are the eerie embodiment of academic excellence and clean living. But, like the rest of the town, they're a little too perfect. When Steve's rebellious friend Gavin (Nick Stahl) mysteriously joins their ranks, Steve searches for the truth with fellow misfit Rachel (Katie Holmes).
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: David Nutter
- 73Vada Sultenfuss (Anna Chlumsky) is a 13-year-old girl searching for identity and independence. For a class project, she must write about someone she hasn't met but still admires, so she chooses her late biological mother. In order to learn more, Vada journeys to Los Angeles on a school break, staying with her uncle Phil (Richard Masur). Nick (Austin O'Brien), Phil's girlfriend's son, reluctantly agrees to show Vada around the city. But, before long, he's wrapped up in her search for truth.
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Howard Zieff
- 74Wealthy and precocious teenager Juliet (Kate Winslet) transfers from England to Christchurch, New Zealand, with her family, and forms a bond with the quiet, brooding Pauline (Melanie Lynskey) through their shared love of handsome big screen tenor Mario Lanza and games of make believe. But when their parents begin to suspect that their increasingly intense friendship is becoming unhealthy, the girls decide to run away to America, hatching a dark plan for those who threaten to keep them apart.
- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Peter Jackson
- 75Mannequin Two: On the Move is a 1991 romantic comedy film and a sequel to the 1987 film Mannequin. The film stars Kristy Swanson as a mannequin who was frozen one thousand years ago by an evil sorcerer using a magic necklace. She remains frozen until the necklace is removed and can stay permanently unfrozen if she receives a kiss from her true love. The original film's theme song "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" by Starship, written by Diane Warren and Albert Hammond, was featured in this film. The original music score was composed by David McHugh.
- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Stewart Raffill
- 76Teen misfits (Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson) at a modest burger joint face competition from a hamburger emporium across the street.
- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Brian Robbins
- 77Vying for victory, the movie Election unfurls a darkly comedic tale of high school politics. Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon), an ambitious and overachieving student, is determined to win the student council elections at all costs. Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), a popular teacher, perceives her relentless ambition as dangerous and plots to derail her campaign. This satirical drama, directed by Alexander Payne, captures the quirks of suburban life and teenage ambition with sharp wit. A critical darling, Election earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. It's a riveting exploration of ethics, ambition, and the lengths some will go to win.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Alexander Payne
- 78Manhattan broker Michael Cromwell (Tim Allen) is engaged to fiancée Charlotte (Lolita Davidovich) but needs a divorce from his estranged wife, Patricia (JoBeth Williams), who's been living in the Amazon with a native tribe for years. Michael travels to the Amazon and discovers he has a son: Teen Mimi-Siku (Sam Huntington), who begs to be taken to the city to fulfill a quest for his tribe. At first, things don't go so smoothly for the kid from the jungle, but soon the boy and his dad bond.
- Released: 1997
- Directed by: John Pasquin
- 79The niece (Marisa Tomei) of a divorced man (Alan Arkin) helps raise his adolescent daughter (Natasha Lyonne) and two sons on the outskirts of Beverly Hills.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Tamara Jenkins
- 80Fun-loving Annabelle Andrews (Gaby Hoffmann) and her uptight mother, Ellen (Shelley Long), don't always get along. After a particularly frustrating argument, both simultaneously wishes the other in her shoes -- and suddenly find themselves with switched bodies. With no choice but to live each others' lives, Ellen promptly causes chaos at Annabelle's school, while Annabelle struggles to get through her mother's domestic duties. In the process, they slowly learn to develop a mutual appreciation.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Melanie Mayron
- 81High-school history teacher Richard Clark (Jon Lovitz) leaves the prestigious Wellington Academy and heads to inner-city Marion Barry High. He aims to inspire the D-grade students there, no matter what it takes, including holding chicken races, though he also finds time to flirt with a fellow teacher (Tia Carrere). But when the clueless Clark tries helping a struggling student (Mekhi Phifer) who wants to learn, he finds himself in the middle of a gang turf war.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Hart Bochner, Sasha Harari
- 82Amoral teen Telly (Leo Fitzpatrick) has made it his goal to sleep with as many virgin girls as possible -- but he doesn't tell them that he's HIV positive. While on the hunt for his latest conquest, Telly and his best friend, Casper (Justin Pierce), smoke pot and steal from shops around New York. Meanwhile, Jenny (Chloë Sevigny), one of Telly's early victims, makes it her mission to save other girls from him. But before she has a chance to confront him at a party, everything goes horribly wrong.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Larry Clark
- 83Movie star Roxy Carmichael is abandoning the bright lights of Hollywood, Calif. and returning to her small Ohio hometown -- at least long enough to dedicate a city building. And now the whole town of Clyde is bracing for Carmichael's return, most of all her now-married old flame Denton Webb (Jeff Daniels) and troubled teen Dinky Bossetti (Winona Ryder). An orphan with few friends, Dinky is convinced that Carmichael is her birth mother, and that the actress will reclaim her when she returns.
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Jim Abrahams
- 84Three young boys pool their money and pay V (Melanie Griffith), a kindhearted prostitute, to strip for them. Afterward, she drives them home to the suburbs -- but then her car breaks down. It's just as well, though, because a mobster named Waltzer (Malcolm McDowell) is after her, and V realizes the suburbs are the perfect place to hide. But things get a lot more complicated when V falls in love with Tom (Ed Harris), a single father who is unaware of her real profession.
- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Richard Benjamin
- 85Three old friends -- Mike (Omar Epps), Roland (Taye Diggs) and Slim (Richard T. Jones) -- recount memories of their shared childhood in Inglewood, Calif., as they prepare for Roland's wedding to his fiancée, Lisa (LisaRaye). When the groom goes missing without a word, Mike and Slim struggle to find their nervous friend and return him to his impatient bride before the wedding begins. Along the way, they continue to swap stories about lessons learned during their awkward teenage years.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Rick Famuyiwa
- 86When his parents go to Australia for six months to work on a zoology project, young Mitchell (Shane McDermott) is sent to live with his Aunt Irene (Edie McClurg) and Uncle Louie (Patrick Thomas O'Brien) in Cincinnati. Initially dismayed by the cold climate, Mitchell's unhappiness increases when he's taunted by the high school's popular kids. As he strikes up a relationship with Nikki (Brittney Powell), Mitchell begins to win over his bullies by using his Rollerblading skills in street hockey games.
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Rob Bowman
- 87In 1977, two girls from opposite sides of the world come together and change each other's lives. Young, white Mahree Bok (Lindsey Haun) lives in apartheid South Africa with her wealthy family. Piper Dellums (Shadia Simmons), the daughter of a black U.S. congressman in Washington, D.C., prepares to welcome Mahree to the U.S. for a semester abroad. Mahree is surprised to find her host family is black, and Piper is stunned that Mahree is white. Each will have to question the assumptions she had.
- Released: 2000
- Directed by: Kevin Hooks
- 88A girl's (Kirsten Dunst) pregnancy further tests her siblings and parents (Park Overall, David Andrews), already stressed by marital problems.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Sam Pillsbury
- 89Duncan Pinderhughes (Christopher Reid) is a nerdy straight-A student with no social life, and Blade Brown (Christopher Martin) is a tough bad boy with grades so low he has little hope of graduating from high school. When a fateful mistake swaps their permanent records -- and thereby identities -- they decide to take advantage. Duncan will raise Blade's grades, and Blade will show Duncan how to be cool. However, they both start to realize that their new lives aren't what they expected.
- Released: 1992
- Directed by: Randall Miller
- 90Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century is a 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie, starring Kirsten Storms as the eponymous heroine. The film was based on the book Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century written by Marilyn Sadler and Roger Bollen. The film was originally conceived as a pilot for a potential television series, but the series never got off the ground. Nevertheless, the movie proved popular and warranted two sequels, Zenon: The Zequel and Zenon: Z3.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Kenneth Johnson
- 91Karate master Mr. Miyagi (Noriyuki "Pat" Morita) goes to Boston to attend a military reunion. There, he visits with Louisa (Constance Towers), the widow of his former commander, and meets her granddaughter, Julie (Hilary Swank). Julie's parents were recently killed in a car accident, and she is still reeling from the loss. When Julie surprises Miyagi with her knowledge of karate, he takes her to a Buddhist monastery for training and to help her come to terms with her angst.
- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Christopher Cain
- 92Inner-city Miami schoolteacher Jane Hetzko (Diane Venora) gets her knee broken when she stands up to the school's gang leader, Juan Lacas (Marc Anthony). Her boyfriend, mercenary combat specialist Jonathan Shale (Tom Berenger), goes undercover as a substitute teacher to take down the punk, but soon discovers that Lacas is merely an underling for the real criminal mastermind. Assembling the team from his last jungle raid, led by his right-hand man, Joey Six (Raymond Cruz), Shale declares war.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Robert Mandel
- 93Although Mary (Parker Posey) has little income, she still finds ways to spend her nights at clubs. After being arrested for throwing an illegal rave, she asks her aunt Judy (Sasha von Scherler) for bail money. Judy then finds Mary a job at her library so that Mary can repay her. Initially, Mary finds the job as a clerk boring and stifling, and prefers to get to know a street food vendor (Omar Townsend) whom she likes. However, Mary must refocus her life once she loses her job and apartment.
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
- 94Sandy Ricks (Elijah Wood), a young Chicago teenager, has difficulty adjusting after his parents' divorce. Thinking a vacation will help, his mother sends him to spend the summer with his uncle (Paul Hogan) in the Florida Keys. When he arrives, Ricks has nothing but a bad attitude until a chance encounter with the playful dolphin Flipper and a neighborhood girl (Jessica Wesson) snap him out of it. However, Flipper's life is soon in danger when someone starts dumping toxic waste in the ocean.
- Released: 1996
- Directed by: Alan Shapiro
- 95When widow Sarah Hargrave (Lisa Pelikan) washes ashore on a tropical island with her daughter and adopted son, she learns how to survive and raise the two children on her own. After her death, the kids -- Lilli (Milla Jovovich) and Richard (Brian Krause) -- are forced to continue their uncivilized lives without any parental guidance, and, as they enter young adulthood, they begin to fall in love. Their Eden-like existence is threatened, however, when outsiders arrive on the island.
- Released: 1991
- Directed by: William Graham
- 96Expelled for playing tech-savvy gags on his teachers, teenage computer wiz Ozzie Paxton (Vincent Kartheiser) attempts to unleash one last prank on the faculty of Shady Glen School. So he sneaks into the school to wreak havoc on its security system. While there, however, he discovers the school security chief, Rafe Bentley (Patrick Stewart), in the midst of hatching a sinister kidnapping plot. Now Ozzie must set aside his childish games so that he can rescue the children of Shady Glen.
- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Roger Christian
- 97The teen witch (Melissa Joan Hart) and a friend (Tara Charendoff) travel to the Great Barrier Reef, where they work to save the last mermaid colony from pollution.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Ken Koch
- 98A lovesick teen (Andrew Lowery) comes back as a zombie after bungling his scheme to impress a girl (Traci Lind).
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Bob Balaban
- 99In the folksy town of Deerfield, Wash., FBI Agent Desmond (Chris Isaak) inexplicably disappears while hunting for the man who murdered a teen girl. The killer is never apprehended, and, after experiencing dark visions and supernatural encounters, Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) chillingly predicts that the culprit will claim another life. Meanwhile, in the similarly cozy town of Twin Peaks, hedonistic beauty Lara Palmer (Sheryl Lee) hangs with lowlifes and seems destined for a grisly fate.
- Released: 1992
- Directed by: David Lynch
- 100Passport to Paris is a 1999 direct-to-video movie starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who also serve as the film's executive producers.
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Alan Metter
- 101Twin thrill-seekers Phil (Paul Walker) and Stew Deedle (Steve Van Wormer) are hip Hawaiian surfers shipped out to Wyoming for summer camp ... before they're expelled from school! But when they get sidetracked to Yellowstone National Park, they fall into jobs as rookie rangers to impress a sexy lieutenant. That kicks off a hilarious wilderness adventure as the Deedles battle prairie dogs, surf roaring rapids, and rescue Old Faithful from a vengeful ex-ranger.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Steve Boyum
- 102Teenage Tom McHugh (Ethan Hawke) is madly in love with his ravishing next-door neighbor, Geena Matthews (Teri Polo), but becomes hopelessly tongue-tied whenever she's around. When his parents go away on an impromptu road trip, his suave law student brother shows up and begins coaching Tom on how to pick up women. Things are going great until Tom discovers a body in the trunk of his brother's car, and his perfect date with Geena takes multiple turns for the worse.
- Released: 1991
- Directed by: Jonathan Wacks
- 103During the early 1960s, high school teen Odette Sinclair (Gaby Hoffman) is transferred, to her great dismay, from a coed institution to an all-girls New England boarding school. After learning that plans are in the works to merge Miss Godard's School for Girls with a nearby boys institution, she and her sorority sister, Verena von Stefan (Kirsten Dunst), go on strike against the school. Throughout, the pair are pitted against meddling school monitor Abigail Sawyer (Rachael Leigh Cook).
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Sarah Kernochan
- 104Brothers Johnny (Ernie Reyes Jr.) and Adam (Nicolas Cowan) are coasting through a fun surfer existence in Los Angeles when they are suddenly accosted by a band of ninjas. A mysterious warrior comes to their aid, later telling the brothers that they are the royal heirs to the throne of Patusan, an embattled island under the rule of a tyrannical leader (Leslie Nielsen). After discovering their untapped ninja skills, Johnny and Adam agree to travel to Patusan to overthrow the current monarchy.
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Neal Israel
- 105Steven (Ben Silverstone) spends his school days longing for all-star athlete John (Brad Gorton). But John has a gorgeous girlfriend, and Steven is still in the closet about being gay. The only one who knows the teenager's secret is his friend Linda (Charlotte Brittain). After a curious run-in with John in a public restroom, Steven starts to wonder if the jock is straight after all. When they start a romance, it threatens to expose the truth about both of them.
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Simon Shore
