10 Movies & Shows Like The Girl Next Door (2004)

Description: Like 'The Girl Next Door', this is a teen comedy with a romantic subplot set during a pivotal high school event. Both films feature ensemble casts and explore the anxieties of impending adulthood.

Fact: Features early appearances by Jason Segel and Selma Blair. The soundtrack was a late-90s time capsule. Originally had a much darker ending.

Description: Shares the romantic comedy elements and high school setting of 'The Girl Next Door'. Both films feature unconventional love stories and smart, independent female leads.

Fact: Modern adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'. Heath Ledger's breakout role in America. The poem scene was largely improvised.

Description: Similar to 'The Girl Next Door' in its 'transformation' narrative and high school romance themes. Both films deal with popularity and perception in teenage social circles.

Fact: Inspired by 'Pygmalion' and 'My Fair Lady'. The dance sequence took a week to film. Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook didn't get along during filming.

Description: Similar to 'The Girl Next Door' in its coming-of-age themes and raunchy yet heartfelt humor. Both films explore teenage sexuality and the awkwardness of adolescence, blending comedy with moments of genuine emotion.

Fact: The infamous 'pie scene' was improvised by Jason Biggs. The film launched several direct-to-video sequels and spin-offs. It was one of the first mainstream films to openly discuss teenage sexuality in a comedic way.

Description: Like 'The Girl Next Door', this film combines raunchy humor with a journey of self-discovery. Both feature male protagonists going to extreme lengths to fix romantic mistakes.

Fact: Tom Green improvised most of his lines. The bus crash was real and unexpected. Originally had a much darker ending involving suicide.

Description: Parodies many of the same teen movie tropes that 'The Girl Next Door' plays with seriously. Both films reference and subvert classic high school movie conventions.

Fact: Chris Evans' first major film role. Features a cameo from Molly Ringwald. The paint scene parodies multiple teen films at once.

Description: Shares the raunchy yet adventurous spirit of 'The Girl Next Door', replacing the porn industry premise with a European sex adventure. Both feature teenage protagonists in over-the-top sexual situations.

Fact: The nude beach scene used body doubles. Features an uncredited Matt Damon cameo. 'Scotty Doesn't Know' became a cult hit song.

Description: Shares the same blend of raunchy humor and heartfelt friendship as 'The Girl Next Door'. Both films feature protagonists navigating high school social hierarchies while dealing with their sexual awakenings.

Fact: Jonah Hill and Michael Cera improvised many of their lines. The script was written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg when they were just 1McLovin's fake ID was auctioned for charity.

Description: Like 'The Girl Next Door', this film combines sexual themes with smart humor and features a strong, witty protagonist navigating high school reputation. Both films reference classic literature (The Scarlet Letter vs. Risky Business).

Fact: Emma Stone's breakout leading role. References multiple John Hughes films. The 'Pocketful of Sunshine' sequence was improvised.

Description: Shares the frank discussion of teenage sexuality seen in 'The Girl Next Door', but from a female perspective. Both films blend raunchy humor with coming-of-age themes.

Fact: Based loosely on writer-director Maggie Carey's experiences. Features Bill Hader as a love interest. The pool scenes were filmed in 40-degree weather.