20 Lesser-Known Facts About '90s Teen Rom-Coms

Some movies age, and some '90s teen rom-coms just keep getting funnier, weirder, and more iconic. If you are in the mood for a little nostalgia, this is the kind of list that makes you want to rewatch the whole era.

From Clueless to 10 Things I Hate About You, these films turned high school into a glossy fantasy full of pop-punk soundtracks, dramatic crushes, and unforgettable one-liners. The details behind them are just as entertaining as the movies themselves, especially when you start noticing the cast trivia, behind-the-scenes changes, and strange little production choices.

So if you miss the days of teen comedies with big feelings and bigger hair, this roundup has plenty to revisit. Read on.

1. Can’t Hardly Wait - Barry Manilow’s Birthday

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2. Can’t Hardly Wait - Blink 182

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3. 10 Things I Hate About You - Crying

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4. 10 Things I Hate About You - French Classes

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5. Can’t Hardly Wait - Jason Segel

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6. Can’t Hardly Wait - Stoned on the Set

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7. Whatever It Takes - Aaron Paul

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8. Can’t Hardly Wait - Not PG-13 at First

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9. Clueless - Paul Rudd’s Debut

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10. Clueless - Haitians

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11. 10 Things I Hate About You - The Title

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12. Never Been Kissed - James Franco

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13. Pop-Punk

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14. She’s All That - Spooky Ghostwriter

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15. 10 Things I Hate About You - Gabrielle Union

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16. Clueless - Brittany Murphy and Her Iconic Line

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17. Can’t Hardly Wait - The Truth

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18. 10 Things I Hate About You - Julia Stiles and Shakespeare

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19. She's All That - Easter Egg

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20. She's All That and Whatever It Takes - Same Mean Girl

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So, what do you think about the movies on our list? Are you tempted to watch them again?

Some are touching, while others are a little depressing, but they all have that sweet happy ending that we all need from time to time. Even if the majority of these films are pure fantasy, there's nothing wrong with a little on-screen magic.

Teenagers have been falling in love since the Earth began to spin. Even though teen rom-coms aren't popular now, their time will come again.

We know it.

Want more ’90s nostalgia drama? See what Jason Biggs said about American Pie 5.