Forget Clueless, Watch These 10 High School Hidden Gems from the 90s Instead
In the 1990s, no genre was hotter than the high school drama, with dozens premiering every year. These films featured the full range of teenage archetypes - jocks, goths, rebels, and nerds - and yet the best films in this subgenre never descended into banality, and were able to speak candidly about the teenage experience even with the help of stereotypes.
And while most '90s movies are considered cheesy by today's teens, that doesn't apply to high school dramas, which are still being watched and rewatched in 2024, and their influence can be found in every teen movie released in the last two decades.
Here are 10 hidden high school gems from the '90s:
First of all, we are not trying to shade "Clueless" in any way by not including it in our list and pitting it against the aforementioned films. We simply decided to highlight the hidden gems of the genre instead of once again naming the same titles as the best of the best.
Yes, "Clueless" is a great teen drama, but the movies on this list can easily compete with it, even if they are not as popular or beloved. They should be recognized for their cleverness and impeccable vibes, and we hope you pick up at least one of them after browsing through this list!