Ranking Every '90s Teen Movie, From Worst Reviewed to Best

HERE'S HOW THESE BELOVED TEEN CLASSICS MEASURE UP WHEN IT COMES TO ROTTEN TOMATOES SCORE.

The '90s defined the teen movie for a new generation: Films like Clueless, She's All That, and American Pie taught young people how to dress, how to talk, and how to prioritize prom over anything else. But while many of us grew up loving these movies, the critics weren't always so kind. To show you how all the decade's teen classics stack up when it comes to the reviews, we're ranking every '90s teen movie by Rotten Tomatoes score. You might be shocked to find out that some of the flicks you thought were universally beloved actually got panned.

OK, so we couldn't actually include every '90s teen movie, but we tried to list all your faves—teen comedies, teen romances, teen horror, and yes, even a few that stretch the definition of the genre but do prominently feature teen characters. So read on to find out which 50 teen movies made the cut, and whether or not you agree with the critics. And for more '90s nostalgia, revisit these 30 Beloved Movies You Won't Believe Are 30 Years Old.

50
The Next Karate Kid (1994)
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 7 percent

49
Jawbreaker (1999)
Sony Pictures Releasing

Rotten Tomatoes score: 11 percent

And for more movies we're still quoting, check out these 30 Movie Quotes Every '90s Kid Knows by Heart.

48
My Boyfriend's Back (1993)
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 14 percent

47
Encino Man (1992)
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 15 percent

And for more movies the critics hated, These Are the Movies on Rotten Tomatoes With 0 Percent Ratings.

46
Idle Hands (1999)
Sony Pictures Releasing

Rotten Tomatoes score: 15 percent

45
High School High (1996)
TriStar Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 19 percent

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44
Teaching Mrs. Tingle (1999)
Miramax Films

Rotten Tomatoes score: 19 percent

43
The Rage: Carrie 2 (1999)
MGM

Rotten Tomatoes score: 20 percent

And for some follow-ups that are actually worth watching, here are 20 Movie Sequels Better Than the Original.

42
Mad Love (1995)
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent

41
Drive Me Crazy (1999)
20th Century Fox

Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent

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40
Dangerous Minds (1995)
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 28 percent

39
Empire Records (1995)
Warner Bros.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 29 percent

38
Good Burger (1997)
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 32 percent

37
Hackers (1995)
MGM

Rotten Tomatoes score: 33 percent

36
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991)
Warner Bros.

Rotten Tomatoes score: 34 percent

35
Disturbing Behavior (1998)
MGM

Rotten Tomatoes score: 34 percent

34
Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)
20th Century Fox

Rotten Tomatoes score: 35 percent

33
Hocus Pocus (1993)
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 37 percent

32
Can't Hardly Wait (1998)
Sony Pictures Releasing

Rotten Tomatoes score: 40 percent

31
But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)
Lionsgate

Rotten Tomatoes score: 40 percent

30
She's All That (1999)
Miramax Films

Rotten Tomatoes score: 41 percent

29
Varsity Blues (1999)
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 42 percent

28
I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997)
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 42 percent

27
Fear (1996)
Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 46 percent

26
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 46 percent

25
The Doom Generation (1995)
Lionsgate

Rotten Tomatoes score: 47 percent

24
Detroit Rock City (1999)
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 48 percent

23
The Faculty (1998)
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 53 percent

22
Cruel Intentions (1999)
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 54 percent

21
The Craft (1996)
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 55 percent

20
Never Been Kissed (1999)
20th Century Fox

Rotten Tomatoes score: 55 percent

19
School Ties (1992)
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 60 percent

18
American Pie (1999)
Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 61 percent

17
Wild Things (1998)
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 63 percent

16
All I Wanna Do (1998)
Miramax Films

Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent

15
The Baby-Sitters Club (1995)
Columbia Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent

14
Angus (1995)
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 67 percent

13
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 69 percent

12
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 72 percent

11
Romeo + Juliet (1996)
20th Century Fox

Rotten Tomatoes score: 72 percent

10
Mermaids (1990)
MGM

Rotten Tomatoes score: 73 percent

9
Cry-Baby (1990)
Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 73 percent

8
Scream (1996)
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 79 percent

7
Pump Up the Volume (1990)
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 81 percent

6
Clueless (1995)
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 81 percent

5
Pleasantville (1998)
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 85 percent

4
Rushmore (1998)
Buena Vista Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 89 percent

3
Dazed and Confused (1993)
Universal Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92 percent

2
Election (1999)
Paramount Pictures

Rotten Tomatoes score: 92 percent

1
House Party (1990)
New Line Cinema

Rotten Tomatoes score: 93 percent