Romantic Movies & Shows Like Not Cinderella’s Type

Description: Satirical take on high school life and social climbing, following a popular girl's journey to self-awareness, with sharp humor and fashion-forward aesthetic.

Fact: Modern adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. The film popularized several slang terms and fashion trends in the 90s.

Description: High school romantic comedy featuring strong-willed female characters and unconventional relationships, with witty dialogue and themes of authenticity versus social expectations.

Fact: Modern adaptation of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew. The iconic poem scene was largely improvised by the actress.

Description: A coming-of-age story about an awkward teenager who discovers she's royalty, blending themes of self-discovery, transformation, and navigating high school social hierarchies.

Fact: The film is based on Meg Cabot's novel of the same name. Julie Andrews came out of semi-retirement to play Queen Clarisse.

Description: Fantasy romance about a young woman cursed with obedience who must break free from control, combining fairy tale elements with a strong female lead's journey to independence.

Fact: Based on Gail Carson Levine's Newbery Honor book. The film features musical numbers not present in the original novel.

Description: Modern retelling of a classic fairy tale featuring an underappreciated protagonist who overcomes adversity and finds love, with strong themes of personal growth and empowerment.

Fact: The diner scenes were filmed at the same location used in Back to the Future. Hilary Duff performed all her own cheerleading stunts.

Description: Sharp-witted examination of high school social dynamics and the challenges of fitting in, with memorable characters and quotable dialogue about teenage life.

Fact: Written by Tina Fey based on a non-fiction book about teenage girls. The cafeteria scene took a week to film due to its complexity.

Description: Gender-bending comedy about a girl who disguises herself as her brother to pursue her dreams, exploring identity, romance, and challenging stereotypes.

Fact: Loosely based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The soccer scenes used real college players as extras for authenticity.

Description: Modern college-set adaptation of Snow White where an outsider challenges the established social order, with themes of friendship and standing up against elitism.

Fact: The film's script was featured on the 2005 Black List of best unproduced screenplays. The university scenes were shot at the University of Miami.

Description: Contemporary musical interpretation featuring a talented but overlooked girl who gets her chance to shine, emphasizing dance as a form of self-expression and escape.

Fact: Selena Gomez's first lead role in a feature film. The dance sequences were choreographed by the same team that worked on High School Musical.

Description: Smart comedy about reputation and rumors in high school, featuring a quick-witted protagonist navigating the consequences of others' perceptions.

Fact: Inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter. The film was shot in just 24 days.