100+ Movies like She's All That
Not Another Teen Movie
"Not Another Teen Movie" is a parody film that closely parallels the plot and themes of "She's All That". Both movies center around a popular high school jock making a bet to transform an unpopular, nerdy girl into the prom queen. The main characters Jake Wyler and Zack Siler undertake this bet to win back their ex-girlfriends, Priscilla and Taylor, respectively. They pursue the nerdy girls Janey Briggs and Laney Boggs, initially with ulterior motives but eventually developing genuine feelings. The movies follow the classic makeover trope, with the nerdy girls undergoing physical transformations to become more conventionally attractive. However, the girls resist the superficial changes at first, valuing their true selves. Ultimately, the jocks realize their mistakes and confess their love, choosing the nerdy girls over their shallow ex-girlfriends. Both films satirize high school stereotypes and the objectification of women through the lens of teen romantic comedies.
Prom
Both "She's All That" and "Prom" revolve around a central bet or challenge involving transforming an unpopular student into a prom queen. In "She's All That", Zack bets he can turn the awkward Laney into prom queen, while in "Prom", Jesse is forced to help Nova with prom preparations. The movies follow the protagonists' efforts to makeover and befriend the unpopular students, leading to romantic feelings developing. Key plot points include the protagonists defending the unpopular students from bullies, a makeover scene, and a climactic prom night where the truth about the bet is revealed, causing conflict. Ultimately, the protagonists realize their genuine feelings and the unpopular students attend prom, finding acceptance. The movies explore similar themes of popularity, superficiality, and seeing inner beauty.
G.B.F.
Both "She's All That" and "G.B.F." follow a similar plot structure where a popular high school student makes a bet to transform an unpopular student into a prom king/queen. In "She's All That", Zack bets to turn the awkward Laney into prom queen, while in "G.B.F.", the popular girls compete to make the newly outed Tanner their gay best friend and prom king. The movies explore themes of popularity, social status, and acceptance, with the protagonists initially pursuing superficial goals before realizing the importance of inner beauty and true friendship. The makeover trope is central to both films, as the unpopular characters undergo physical transformations to gain social status. However, they ultimately reject conforming to societal expectations and embrace their true selves. The movies also address issues of bullying, peer pressure, and the challenges of being an outsider in high school.
F*&% the Prom
Both "F*&% the Prom" and "She's All That" revolve around an unpopular high school student who is given a makeover and thrust into the social spotlight as part of a bet or scheme by the popular crowd. In "She's All That", Zack bets he can turn the awkward Laney into the prom queen, while in "F*&% the Prom", Maddy and Cole plot to sabotage the prom after Maddy is betrayed by her popular friends. The movies explore themes of popularity, social hierarchies, and the superficiality of high school cliques. They feature a central romance between the unpopular protagonist and their popular counterpart, who initially has ulterior motives but develops genuine feelings. The climax involves a prom night disaster that exposes the shallowness of the popular crowd and allows the protagonists to find self-acceptance. Ultimately, both films deliver a message about the fleeting nature of high school popularity and the importance of being true to oneself.
The Other Zoey
"The Other Zoey" is a modern retelling of the classic teen romantic comedy "She's All That" with several key similarities: - The protagonist (Zach in "She's All That", Zoey in "The Other Zoey") is challenged to transform an unpopular, socially awkward student into a desirable romantic partner, initially as a bet or dare. - The unpopular student (Laney in "She's All That", Zoey in "The Other Zoey") is initially resistant to the protagonist's advances but gradually warms up through shared experiences and discovering common interests. - A case of mistaken identity occurs where the protagonist mistakes the unpopular student for someone else (Zach mistakes Zoey for his girlfriend in "The Other Zoey"). - The protagonist develops genuine feelings for the unpopular student beyond the initial bet or dare. - The protagonist's friends and family are initially skeptical of the relationship but come to accept it by the end. - A climactic event (prom in "She's All That", music festival in "The Other Zoey") serves as the backdrop for the protagonist to publicly declare their feelings. - The protagonist undergoes a transformation or public humiliation to prove their sincerity (Zach appears nude at graduation in "She's All That").
He's All That
"He's All That" is a modern gender-swapped remake of "She's All That". Both movies follow a similar premise: a popular high school student makes a bet to transform an unpopular, socially awkward student into prom royalty within a set timeframe. The protagonists, Padgett in "He's All That" and Zack in "She's All That", initially pursue the bet for selfish reasons after being publicly humiliated by their respective partners. However, as they spend time with their subjects, Cameron and Laney, they develop genuine feelings and connections. The movies explore themes of popularity, superficiality, and self-discovery, as the protagonists learn to see beyond appearances and societal expectations. The climax revolves around the revelation of the bet, causing a rift, but ultimately leading to reconciliation and personal growth for the protagonists. Both movies feature a makeover montage, a prom night climax, and a comedic ending where the protagonist embraces their true self.
Senior Year
Both "She's All That" and "Senior Year" follow a similar plot where the popular protagonist makes a bet or takes on a challenge to transform an unpopular student into the prom queen or most popular student. In "She's All That", Zack bets his friend to turn the awkward Laney into the prom queen, while in "Senior Year", Stephanie, after waking from a coma, aims to regain her former popularity and become prom queen again. The movies parallel each other with themes of popularity, high school social hierarchies, makeovers, and the protagonists' journeys of self-discovery and realizing the superficiality of popularity. Key story arcs involve the protagonists befriending and developing feelings for the unpopular students they initially sought to transform, facing opposition from jealous rivals, and ultimately learning to value inner qualities over shallow popularity.
Teen Spirit
"Teen Spirit" is similar to "She's All That" in that both movies revolve around a popular high school student making a bet or being tasked with transforming an unpopular student into the prom queen/king. In "She's All That", Zack bets his friend that he can turn the awkward Laney into the prom queen, while in "Teen Spirit", the ghost of Amber is tasked with transforming the unpopular Lisa into the prom queen. Both movies follow the protagonists' efforts to give the unpopular students makeovers and boost their confidence and popularity. However, complications arise when feelings develop between the protagonists and the transformed students. Ultimately, the transformed students gain self-acceptance and reject the shallow popularity contest, leading to a heartwarming resolution.
Whatever It Takes
Both "Whatever It Takes" and "She's All That" follow a similar premise of a popular high school guy making a bet to transform an unpopular, geeky girl into a desirable prom queen. In "She's All That", Zack bets his friend to turn the awkward Laney into prom queen, while in "Whatever It Takes", Ryan and Chris make a deal to help each other win over their respective crushes, Ashley and Maggie. The movies explore themes of popularity, superficiality, and discovering inner beauty. The protagonists undergo character growth, realizing their initial shallow motivations and developing genuine feelings for the geeky girls. Deception plays a key role, with the guys initially using manipulative tactics before realizing their true feelings. Both movies culminate in a prom night climax where the truth is revealed, leading to a romantic resolution between the protagonists.
Picture This
"Picture This" and "She's All That" share a remarkably similar plot structure and themes. Both movies revolve around an unpopular, socially awkward girl who is given a makeover by a popular male student as part of a bet or challenge to turn her into the prom queen. The male lead initially pursues the girl with ulterior motives but develops genuine feelings for her along the way. The popular girl serves as the antagonist, attempting to sabotage the makeover and humiliate the unpopular girl out of jealousy. Despite obstacles and a falling out after the bet is revealed, the male lead ultimately rejects the popular girl and professes his true love for the transformed underdog, culminating in her being crowned prom queen. The movies explore themes of inner beauty, social status, and the transformative power of self-confidence.
Dance of the Dead
Both "She's All That" and "Dance of the Dead" revolve around high school students and the social dynamics of prom. The main characters are initially outcasts or unpopular students who undergo a transformation and gain popularity. There is a romantic subplot involving the main characters falling for each other despite their differences. The movies also explore themes of peer pressure, social status, and the superficiality of high school cliques. Both films feature a bet or challenge that drives the main plot, with the protagonists attempting to change the perception of an unpopular student. The climax occurs at the prom, where the main characters face a conflict that tests their newfound relationships and social standing. Ultimately, the movies celebrate individuality and looking beyond surface appearances.
American High School
Both "American High School" and "She's All That" revolve around a high school setting and the pursuit of becoming prom king/queen. The main characters are involved in bets or schemes to transform an unpopular student into prom royalty, driven by ulterior motives like impressing a love interest or defeating a rival. The plots feature makeovers, social dynamics, and romantic subplots. Ultimately, the protagonists undergo personal growth and find genuine connections beyond the superficial goals they initially pursued.
Selah and the Spades
Both "Selah and the Spades" and "She's All That" revolve around a central character who takes on a challenge or bet involving an unpopular student at their elite school. In "She's All That", Zack bets he can transform the awkward Laney into the prom queen. Similarly in "Selah and the Spades", Selah grooms the new student Paloma to potentially become the next leader of her drug-dealing faction. The movies explore themes of popularity, social hierarchies, and the superficial nature of high school cliques. There is a makeover element where the unpopular student undergoes a transformation. The main characters also face personal growth and self-discovery through their relationships with the unpopular students. Both films build toward climactic prom events that serve as major turning points in the central storylines.
Clouds
Both "Clouds" and "She's All That" follow a similar narrative arc of a high school student undergoing a personal transformation and finding love. In "She's All That", Zack makes a bet to transform the unpopular Laney into the prom queen, while in "Clouds", Zach, a terminally ill student, forms a band and pursues his crush Amy. The protagonists in both films face challenges in their romantic pursuits, with Zack initially deceiving Laney and Zach struggling with his illness. However, they ultimately realize their true feelings and find genuine connections. The films explore themes of self-discovery, overcoming societal expectations, and the power of friendship and music in shaping one's identity. Both culminate in climactic prom/concert events that serve as pivotal moments for the characters' growth and self-acceptance.
The New Guy
Both "She's All That" and "The New Guy" follow a similar plot structure where an unpopular high school student undergoes a transformation to become popular and win over a love interest. In "She's All That", Zack makes a bet to turn the awkward Laney into the prom queen, while in "The New Guy", Dizzy reinvents himself at a new school to gain popularity and the affection of Danielle. The protagonists receive makeovers and coaching from friends to shed their geeky personas. They face opposition from popular bullies and initially deceive their love interests about their true selves. However, the love interests eventually see past the superficial changes and accept the protagonists for who they are. The movies explore themes of popularity, conformity, and staying true to oneself.
Another Cinderella Story
Both "Another Cinderella Story" and "She's All That" follow a similar Cinderella-esque plot where an unpopular, mistreated girl is transformed and gains the affection of a popular, attractive male lead. The male lead initially pursues the girl as part of a bet or challenge, but ends up developing genuine feelings for her. The girl faces bullying and humiliation from the popular crowd, particularly a mean girl rival. There is a makeover scene where the girl's appearance is transformed. A school dance or prom serves as a pivotal event where the girl's identity is revealed. The male lead must overcome his initial shallow motivations and prove his sincere feelings to the girl. In the end, the underdog couple triumphs over the antagonists and find happiness together.
Best Summer Ever
"Best Summer Ever" is similar to "She's All That" in that both movies revolve around a bet or challenge involving an unpopular girl being transformed into the prom/homecoming queen. In "She's All That", Zack bets he can turn the awkward Laney into the prom queen, while in "Best Summer Ever", Tony must win the homecoming game to maintain his reputation as a football star despite his passion for dance. Both movies feature a popular jock who initially deceives an outcast girl for personal gain, but eventually develops genuine feelings for her. There is also a rival character (Taylor and Beth) who tries to sabotage the relationship out of jealousy. The climax of both films involves the jock publicly defending the girl and choosing her over his superficial high school status. Ultimately, the movies celebrate inner beauty, self-acceptance, and following one's true passions.
The Kissing Booth
Both "She's All That" and "The Kissing Booth" follow a similar plot structure of a popular high school boy making a bet or deal to transform an unpopular girl into a desirable prom queen or love interest. In "She's All That", Zack bets his friend to turn the awkward Laney into prom queen, while in "The Kissing Booth", Elle develops feelings for her best friend's brother Noah. The movies explore themes of popularity, social status, and the superficial nature of high school cliques. The protagonists undergo personal growth and learn to look beyond appearances, with Zack and Noah both developing genuine feelings for Laney and Elle respectively. Both films culminate in a prom or school event where the transformed girl is revealed, leading to a romantic resolution between the main characters.
Freak Show
Both "She's All That" and "Freak Show" follow a similar narrative arc of an outcast or unpopular student undergoing a transformation and challenging social norms at their high school. In "She's All That", Zack makes a bet to turn the awkward Laney into the prom queen, while in "Freak Show", Billy, a flamboyant and gender non-conforming student, runs for homecoming queen against the popular girl. The protagonists face bullying and ostracization but ultimately gain acceptance by staying true to themselves. Their journeys parallel each other in defying societal expectations, promoting self-expression, and bringing about greater tolerance and diversity in their school communities.
Geek Charming
"Geek Charming" closely parallels the plot and themes of "She's All That". Both movies center around a popular high school student making a bet or deal to transform an unpopular, geeky student into a prom queen or equivalent. The popular student initially has shallow motivations but develops genuine feelings for the geeky student over time. The geeky student undergoes a makeover and gains confidence, while the popular student learns to appreciate inner qualities over superficial appearances. There is a falling out when the bet is revealed, but the two reconcile after the popular student sincerely apologizes. The movies explore themes of popularity, self-acceptance, and seeing beyond stereotypes. The character arcs and overall story structure follow a similar trajectory of an unlikely relationship blossoming and challenging social norms.