PG-13

Never Been Kissed

Some things are worth waiting for.

1999 • 107 min • Romance · Comedy · Drama

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Synopsis

Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

1613 reviews

62 Audience · 1613 · 100%

Josie, a young journalist, goes undercover at a high school to report on teen life, reliving her own awkward past. She navigates popularity contests and unexpected crushes, learning about herself and others along the way.

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

Heads up

Some suggestive jokes and situations
Underage drinking is briefly depicted
Bullying and social exclusion themes

What it models well

Embracing your true self
Overcoming past insecurities
The importance of honesty
Finding genuine connection

Talk about it after

The challenges of fitting in and being popular
Ethical dilemmas of undercover work
Differences between high school then and now
How to express feelings respectfully

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