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Films like American Pie (1999)

Published: Feb 23, 2026

American Pie plot: At a high-school party, four friends find that losing their collective virginity isn't as easy as they had thought. But they still believe that they need to do so before college. To motivate themselves, they enter a pact to all "score" by their senior prom.

Keywords: Ensemble cast, Comedy, Coming of age, Friendship, High school, Lighthearted

Style characteristics: Humor, Pacing

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

Closest characteristics: Pacing, Humor, Themes, Conflict

Style

Humor
80%
Pacing
70%
Romance
55%

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

Closest characteristics: Pacing, Humor, Themes, Tone

Shared keywords

Comedy, Coming of age, Friendship, High school

Style

Humor
85%
Pacing
70%
Tension
55%

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

Closest characteristics: Pacing, Humor, Tone, Themes

Style

Humor
80%
Pacing
70%
Romance
55%

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

Closest characteristics: Pacing, Humor, Tone, Themes

Notable differences: Romance (+17%)

Shared keywords

Coming of age, High school

Style

Humor
70%
Pacing
65%
Romance
65%

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

Closest characteristics: Pacing, Humor, Tone, Themes

Notable differences: Romance (+22%)

Style

Humor
70%
Pacing
70%
Romance
70%

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

Closest characteristics: Pacing, Humor, Tone, Tropes

Shared keywords

Comedy, High school

Style

Humor
80%
Pacing
70%
Tension
45%

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

Closest characteristics: Pacing, Humor, Tone, Themes

Shared keywords

Comedy, Coming of age, Friendship

Style

Humor
80%
Pacing
70%
Tension
45%

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

Closest characteristics: Humor, Tone, Themes

Notable differences: Pacing (-12%), Romance (+27%)

Style

Romance
75%
Humor
70%
Pacing
60%

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

Closest characteristics: Pacing, Humor, Tone, Setting

Style

Humor
80%
Pacing
70%
Romance
55%

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

Closest characteristics: Humor, Tone, Themes

Notable differences: Pacing (-17%), Romance (+12%)

Style

Humor
75%
Romance
60%
Pacing
55%

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

Closest characteristics: Humor, Pacing, Tone, Themes

Notable differences: Romance (+22%)

Style

Humor
80%
Romance
70%
Pacing
65%

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

Closest characteristics: Pacing, Humor, Plot, Themes

Shared keywords

Comedy, Friendship

Style

Humor
82%
Pacing
72%
Tension
35%