10 Movies & Shows Like American Pie (1999)

Description: Animal House shares American Pie's irreverent humor and celebration of youthful rebellion, focusing on college fraternity antics. Both films feature outrageous party scenes, sexual escapades, and a group of misfits challenging authority figures.

Fact: John Belushi's performance as Bluto launched his film career. The film was made for just $3 million but grossed over $141 million. It inspired countless college comedies that followed.

Description: Fast Times pioneered the teen sex comedy genre that American Pie would later popularize, featuring frank discussions about sex, memorable characters, and the awkwardness of adolescence.

Fact: Sean Penn's Spicoli was based on real surfers. The film launched several major careers. The pool scene was controversial at the time.

Description: While more laid-back than American Pie, Dazed and Confused similarly captures the spirit of youth, partying, and coming-of-age in a specific era. Both films celebrate teenage rebellion and the last days of school.

Fact: Matthew McConaughey's first film role. Many scenes were improvised. The film initially underperformed but became a cult classic.

Description: Can't Hardly Wait shares American Pie's focus on high school graduation and teenage sexual exploration, though with a more ensemble approach. Both capture the bittersweet transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Fact: The film features early appearances by many future stars. Jennifer Love Hewitt's character was originally written as a brunette. The soundtrack was a major success.

Description: Road Trip mirrors American Pie's mix of gross-out humor and coming-of-age themes, following college friends on a cross-country journey to fix a romantic mistake. Both films feature outrageous sexual situations and the bonding of male friends.

Fact: Tom Green improvised most of his scenes. The film launched the careers of several cast members. The snake bite scene was real (with a non-venomous snake).

Description: Old School shares American Pie's celebration of arrested development and male bonding, though with older characters. Both films feature outrageous party scenes, challenges to authority, and the struggle between responsibility and youthful freedom.

Fact: Will Ferrell's streaking scene was improvised. The film launched the Frat Pack comedy movement. Vince Vaughn's character was based on real people.

Description: EuroTrip continues the American Pie tradition of raunchy teen comedy with a European adventure twist. Both feature virginity loss quests, outrageous sexual humor, and the awkwardness of young adulthood.

Fact: The film features an uncredited cameo by Matt Damon. Scotty Doesn't Know became an unexpected hit song. The Vatican scene was filmed in an actual church.

Description: Superbad is similar to American Pie in its raunchy yet heartfelt portrayal of teenage life, focusing on the misadventures of high school friends trying to lose their virginity before graduation. Both films blend crude humor with genuine emotional moments, capturing the awkwardness and camaraderie of adolescence.

Fact: Superbad was written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg when they were just 13 years old. Jonah Hill and Michael Cera improvised many of their lines. The film's McLovin character became a cultural phenomenon.

Description: Sex Drive follows the American Pie formula of a virginity-loss road trip comedy, complete with outrageous sexual situations and heartfelt friendship moments. Both films balance raunchy humor with genuine emotional beats.

Fact: The film features both R-rated and unrated versions. James Marsden plays against type as the obnoxious older brother. Several scenes pay homage to classic teen comedies.

Description: As the direct sequel to American Pie, American Reunion reunites the original cast for more raunchy humor and nostalgic coming-of-age reflections, maintaining the same blend of crude jokes and heartfelt moments.

Fact: It was the first film to bring back the entire original cast. The script went through 17 drafts. Filming locations included actual high school reunions.