PG-13

10 Things I Hate About You

How do I loathe thee? Let me count the ways.

1999 • 97 min • Comedy · Romance · Drama

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Synopsis

On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.

Our family guide

Best from age 13

Movie Knight Score

9086 reviews

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A new student falls for a popular girl, but her strict father forbids her from dating until her rebellious older sister does. He orchestrates a plan to find a suitor for the older sister, leading to unexpected romantic complications for everyone involved.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 4/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 3/10
Scary moments: 0/10

Heads up

Some teenage drinking and parties.
Characters use mild to moderate language.
Dating and relationships are central themes.
A few instances of characters being tricked or deceived.

What it models well

Individuality and self-acceptance
Challenging social norms
True connection over appearances
Learning to trust and be vulnerable

Talk about it after

Discuss healthy communication in relationships.
Talk about how to deal with peer pressure and expectations.
Explore why stereotypes can be harmful.
The importance of being true to yourself.

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