Clueless, a classic from the ’90s, continues to be a popular and entertaining watch for viewers of all ages. The film follows Cher, an affluent but self-absorbed Beverly Hills teenager who strives to improve the lives of those around her. With its memorable lines, over-the-top ’90s outfits, and throwback ’80s and ’90s pop music choices, Clueless has become a cultural touchstone. Here are ten movies that are similar to Clueless.
10. Raising the Bar
Raising the Bar tells the story of Kelly, a talented gymnast who is abandoned by her teammates, coach, and even her own father after she suffers an injury. Kelly and her mother move to Australia to start anew. Kelly begins coaching her best friend Nicola, who is on the gymnastics team at her new high school. Kelly helps Nicola win the competition while receiving ongoing backlash on social media for her “loss” in the United States. Raising the Bar is a standard “phoenix from the ashes” tale set against the backdrop of an intensely competitive sport.
9. Jawbreaker
Jawbreaker is a dark comedy about a group of Reagan High School socialites who accidentally kill their best friend, Liz. They groom nerdy reject Fern Mayo to take Liz’s place, but their scheme begins to unravel when Detective Vera Cruz begins an inquiry.
8. Do Revenge
Do Revenge is a contemporary adolescent flick that pays homage to Clueless in many ways. Drea & Eleanor, played by Camila Mendes & Maya Hawke, are two girls who couldn’t be more different from one another, but they form an alliance to eliminate their mutual enemies so that none of them will be suspected of any wrongdoing.
7. What a Girl Wants
What a Girl Wants follows Daphne Reynolds, a seventeen-year-old whose father, a wealthy politician, has no idea she exists. Daphne travels to London to find him and must act like a member of London’s upper class to get close to him. Amanda Bynes plays Daphne, while Colin Firth is Henry Dashwood, Daphne’s father in the film.
6. Bring it On
Bring it On is a teen sports drama about Torrance Shipman, the cheerleading squad’s captain who must coax the greatest performance from her team in order to win competitions. Despite its cliche plot and some narrative wandering, Kristen Dunst infuses the role with necessary enthusiasm, vibrancy, and charm.
5. Emma
Emma is a film adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel that inspired Clueless. In 1996, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the title role. In 2020, a new Emma premiered.
4. Fast Times At Ridgemont High
Fast Times At Ridgemont High was directed by Amy Heckerling, who also directed Clueless. The film follows a group of teenagers as they deal with romance and after-school employment while in high school.
3. Can’t Hardly Wait
Can’t Hardly Wait is an underappreciated comedy with many humorous moments. Preston Meyer (Ethan Embry), who is completely smitten with Amanda Beckett (Jennifer Love Hewitt), is a likable protagonist.
2. Never Been Kissed
Never Been Kissed stars Drew Barrymore as Josie Geller, a young journalist in her twenties who poses as a high school student for investigational research. The film is set in the adult world and explores Josie’s coming of age.
1. 10 Things I Hate About You
10 Things I Hate About You stars Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger and is a loose adaptation of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. The film is a delightful comedy with more humor than the original play.
In conclusion, these ten movies are similar to Clueless in various ways and are worth watching for fans of the classic ’90s film.