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10 Things I Hate About You 1999

“How do I loathe thee? Let me count the ways.”

★ 7.6/10 · 9,015 votes PG-13 ComedyRomanceDrama Released
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What is 10 Things I Hate About You?

The film "10 Things I Hate About You" is a teen romantic comedy that takes place at a high school. The story revolves around a new student who falls for a popular girl, but their relationship is forbidden due to a rule that the girl's older sister must first have a boyfriend.

Type
Film
Year
1999
Status
Released
Runtime
97 minutes
Release date
Mar 30, 1999
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Mad Chance, Jaret Entertainment
Budget
$16,000,000
Revenue
$53,478,166
Genres
Comedy, Romance, Drama
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The film "10 Things I Hate About You" is a teen romantic comedy that takes place at a high school. The story revolves around a new student who falls for a popular girl, but their relationship is forbidden due to a rule that the girl's older sister must first have a boyfriend. The new student attempts to solve his problem by paying a mysterious bad boy to charm the older sister. The film features a cast of young actors, including Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, and was directed by Gil Junger. It is a debut film for Junger and was written by Karen McCulla. The movie explores themes of high school relationships and social hierarchy.

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Should you watch it?

“A high school student schemes to get his crush a date by setting up her older sister.”

Reasons to watch
  • witty dialogue
  • classic high school setting
Keep in mind
  • predictable plot

Watch it if you enjoy teen romantic comedies with complex sibling dynamics.

The film contains mild language and thematic elements typical of teen comedies.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this based on a play?

The film is a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew.

What is the main conflict?

The protagonist cannot date the girl he likes until her older sister starts dating.

Who is the target audience?

This film is generally aimed at teenagers and fans of romantic comedies.

Does the film feature a high school setting?

Yes, the story takes place at a high school.

What is the sister like?

She is described as ill-tempered and un-dateable.