25 fun facts you didn’t know about your favorite teen movies

Teen movies have been ruling box offices and influencing entire generations of adolescents for decades. But how much do you really know about your favorites?

One film genre that is often overlooked by cinema buffs is the teen comedy. From Superbad to Sixteen Candles, these beloved movies from our youth may be seen as immature, cheesy, or unsophisticated. However, pop culture lovers deem these films as valid and incredibly important to watch. Some of the best teen movies have influenced giant cultural shifts, fashion trends, international slang, and so much more.

Plus, who said those movies are just for teens, anyway? Classics like The Breakfast Club are iconic to watch in high school, or in college, or even with your parents. These films can transcend generations, plus give us a glimpse into what teen life was like for different generations.

Movies like Mean Girls, Pretty In Pink, and Fast Times at Ridgemont High have stood the test of time because they were smart, funny, and something that teens wanted to watch again and again. They may not always be realistic interpretations of adolescent life, but that’s not what matters!

If a movie like Clueless can invent words that manage to make their way into teenage vernacular for years to come, clearly teen movies are doing something right.

Which teen movie was your favorite growing up? Let us know in the comments!