Top 10 High School Prank Comedies

Description: Five high school students from different social cliques are forced to spend a Saturday in detention, where they bond over shared experiences and pull off some light-hearted pranks on their principal.

Fact: The film was shot in sequence over the course of 28 days, allowing the actors to develop their characters naturally.

Description: Ferris Bueller, the ultimate high school prankster, fakes being sick to skip school and embark on an adventure in Chicago with his friends. His day off becomes legendary, filled with pranks and close calls with authority.

Fact: John Hughes wrote the script in just six days, and the character of Ferris was inspired by his own high school days.

Description: Cher Horowitz, a Beverly Hills high school student, navigates the social scene with a series of matchmaking schemes and pranks, all while trying to maintain her status as the queen bee.

Fact: The film's fashion, particularly Cher's wardrobe, became iconic and influenced 90s fashion trends.

Description: On the night of their high school graduation, a group of students attend a party where pranks, confessions, and unexpected events unfold, capturing the essence of teenage angst and humor.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Party," but was changed to reflect the song "Can't Hardly Wait" by The Replacements, which plays during the movie.

Description: A modern take on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," where a high school student orchestrates a plan to date the sister of the school's most feared girl, leading to a series of pranks and romantic entanglements.

Fact: The film was shot in Seattle, Washington, and the school scenes were filmed at Stadium High School.

Description: A group of high school friends make a pact to lose their virginity by prom night, leading to a series of comedic and often embarrassing pranks and situations.

Fact: The film's title is a reference to the song "American Pie" by Don McLean, which plays a significant role in the movie's soundtrack.

Description: A parody of high school movies, this film follows a popular jock who bets he can turn an unpopular girl into prom queen, resulting in a series of over-the-top pranks and clichés.

Fact: The film features numerous cameos from actors known for their roles in other teen comedies.

Description: Cady Heron, a new student, infiltrates "The Plastics," a group of popular girls known for their mean-spirited pranks. Her journey through high school social dynamics is both a comedy and a critique of teenage behavior.

Fact: The film was based on the book "Queen Bees and Wannabes" by Rosalind Wiseman, which examines the social dynamics of teenage girls.

Description: Seth and Evan, two high school seniors, plan an epic party to impress girls and secure their social status before graduation. Their night spirals into a series of hilarious misadventures, showcasing the art of the high school prank.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life experiences of the writers, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, who started writing the script when they were just 13 years old.

Description: Olive Penderghast, inspired by "The Scarlet Letter," turns a rumor about her into a profitable business, selling her "virginity" to improve the social status of her classmates, leading to a series of comedic pranks and misunderstandings.

Fact: The film's title is a play on the term "easy A," referring to an easy grade, which Olive uses to her advantage.