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It's said that most American men think about sex once every two or three minutes, but this statistic would seriously underestimate the horniness of Jim (Jason Biggs), a high school senior in suburban ... read more read more...Michigan. Jim is thoroughly obsessed with sex, a fact of which his parents become aware when they discover him performing the sin of Onan with a gym sock while watching scrambled pay-per-view porn. Jim's buddies Kevin (Thomas Ian Nicholas), Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas), and Oz (Chris Klein) are no less anxious to relieve themselves of their virginity, so they all make a pledge: they will go to bed with a woman in the three weeks before senior prom or die trying. Kevin appears to have the advantage, since he already has a girlfriend, Vicky (Tara Reid), but before he ventures into the Final Frontier, Kevin is urged to consult "The Bible," a hand-written how-to manual possessing erotic wisdom passed down through the ages. Oz is a good-looking jock who is actually a nice guy -- which is part of the problem, since he has his heart set on a nice girl, Heather (Mena Suvari), who does not seem the type to leap into bed within 21 days. Finch has no immediate prospects, though Jessica (Natasha Lyonne) is in a position to know if those rumors about him are true. And Jim is a truly hopeless case -- after his attempted seduction of beautiful Czech exchange student Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth) turns out to be a disaster, he ends up going to the prom with Michelle (Alyson Hannigan), an annoyingly chatty band geek who does, however, have a fascinating story about a flute. American Pie was the directorial debut of Paul Weitz, who, along with his brother Chris Weitz (who served as producer), previously wrote several screenplays, including Antz and Madeline (where they presumably worked all their wholesome ideas out of their system). ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz

Release Date: July 9, 1999

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  • blacksheepboy
    May 6, 2012
    blacksheepboy
    Even if not always funny, this raunchy comedy has some hilarious moments that make for an enjoyable time. A refreshing comeback to the teenage sex movies of the '80s but with a grosser and more politically incorrect flavor of the '90s.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    April 9, 2012
    TheDudeLebowski65
    American Pie is a very well done teen comedy. The film has a good cast and the story itself is well done, and manages to be very funny. There have been numerous sequels after this one, and all failed to capture the funny and memorable moments that this one displayed. There are pl... read moreenty of good gags here, and there, and the cast are very funny in the parts they play. I really enjoyed this film, and is one of the best teen comedies since Ferries Bueller's Day Off. I felt that there was room for improvement of course, but for the most part, it succeeds at being a funny comedy that Teens can relate to. The film unfortunately hasn't really stood the test of time, and I saw this back when I was in high school when it first came out, so maybe my opinions on the film have changed. But as I remember it, and I did see it again a while back, the film still is funny for what it is, and the jokes are still good, despite the fact that a few may not be as funny as you'd remember them to be. For what it is, American Pie is a well made comedy with plenty of laughs, and a good cast. The film delivers some good enough laughs from beginning to end, and there's lots of memorable. The cast do a fine job, and each deliver a great comedic performance. American Pie may not be a timeless comedy, but it still manages to make me laugh since I first saw it. A good enough comedy to watch with friends.
  • fb733768972
    April 7, 2012
    fb733768972
    It represents an exaggeration of teen life, but it does it well, and satisfyingly. A good comedy, that has a leveled amount of laughs, which I enjoyed. But what I enjoyed the most, was how much of teens are exactly the same way they are shown here. It's the end of high school, a... read morend these teenagers are on the brink of their lives. They become involved in situations that will make any audience member laugh. It may not meet all expectations to be the greatest comedy of all time, but it sure delivers many more laughs than expected. I love watching this movie, because the jokes are crude and rude and will never fade away. "American Pie" is great.
  • superclerk25
    March 19, 2012
    superclerk25
    Funny
  • cosmo313
    December 29, 2011
    cosmo313
    A great mix of heart and horniness. I imagine that many people can relate to this movie more than they may be willing to admit.

    The story takes the coming of age route, and follows a group of high school buddies who, in the final months of their senior year decide to make a pact... read more ot lose their respective virginities by prom night.

    Yes, the film is a sex comedy filled with crudity and some gross out gags, but it's fun, funny, and actuallly pretty charming, It's hard not to like these guys, even if they come off at first as nothing more than a bunch of horn dogs. The film is about more than that, and as I mentioned above, I'm sure plenty of people who see this can relate to it in some way shape or form.

    Plus, any film that introduces the term M.I.L.F. into the borad cultural lexicon has to have some merit. Sure, the concept was introduced way back in The Graduate, but this one brought it to a whole new level, for better or worse.

    The cast is filled with lots of now notable and fairly talented individuals, some new, some former child stars, as well as veteran Eugene Levy who steals the show more and more each time he's on screen.

    Give this one a go. Many similiar films tried, but failed to capture the essence that makes this film work, forgetting that an emotional center filled with heart is what keeps sophmoric shenanigans grounded and meaningful.
  • fb712836066
    October 25, 2011
    fb712836066
    Is it stupid? Yes. Is it unadulterated? Yes. Is it yet another teen sex-romp? Triple Yes. But is it enjoyable? Yes.
  • fb729949618
    October 2, 2011
    fb729949618
    Raunchy and full of sex, who doesn't like that? Plus it created the word MILF for crying out loud!
  • DreamExtractor
    September 11, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    American Pie is a hilarious film that is one of the best high school movies I can think of. The story is about 4 friends who make a pact to get laid before their senior year of college ends. The plot was not really interesting persay, but it reminds us of high school and all ou... read morer horny dumbass friends that were hoping to get laid, and it was one of the closest interpratations of high school that I can think of. The cast is hilarious, these guys were born to play these roles and they truly were some of the funniest retards that I have seen in a coming of age film, but the show stealers were probably Jason Biggs, Sean William Scott, and Eugene Levy. The comedy on a scale from 1 to 10 was about an 8, mostly because I found it hilarious but it was a little less funny the last half hour of the film, at least for me. American Pie was one film that spawned multiple sequels, and i'm finally glad after the years I finally saw this hilarious comedy.
  • murphmann93
    June 23, 2011
    murphmann93
    Who doesn't love American Pie?! So funny and the cast are remarkable and they make you laugh from start to finish. A must see!
  • LoughnerWasLucid
    February 14, 2011
    LoughnerWasLucid
    i realized watching this the other day why i liked it so much when i was like, ten. it makes you feel like anyone can get laid. on planet Earth, no living, non-retarded, non-comatose, non-obese woman would consider touching Jason Biggs character, or especially Finch (Shit-brick).... read more and of course, never ever the Sherminator, who gets some poon in the sequel. kid looks like he diets on peanut butter and jellys and his own scabs. quite preposterous, i agree. and back to Shit-brick. If, in fact, a non-retarded woman found his cappucinno milk-moustache and lingering diarrhea stench to be sexy, why in the hell would a fourty year old who looks like a thirty-five year old on a good day find him attractive?? HIS NICK-NAME IS SHIT-BRICK FOR FUCK'S SAKE!!! and the movie takes it to the other extreme as well. Chris Klein's character is about the best looking guy you will ever find in a Glee club, and that includes actors on t.v. shows about Glee clubs. he looks balls. would little choir girl priss REALLLLLY be that offended that her studly prom date is slappin' high fives with his friends about hittin' that in the future? no.

    should have done your homework, American Pie. now you have spawned a franchise of movies that can't understand why sex with a closet dominatrix becomes unfunny when the guy likes it.

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Critic Reviews

Jonathan Rosenbaum
November 8, 2011
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

Another giggly gross-out comedy for teenagers, this one somewhat better than most by virtue of a more satisfying ending. Full Review

July 21, 2005
Houston Chronicle

More likely to gross out adults than kids. Full Review

Mick LaSalle
June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

It casts actors who look plausible and treats sex with honesty and no apologies. Full Review

Liam Lacey
March 19, 2002
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

Adam Herz's script is wildly uneven but occasionally quite funny. Full Review

Peter Travers
May 11, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

Paul Weitz, who never directed before; Chris Weitz - his brother - who never produced before; and Adam Herz, who never wrote a screenplay before, have cooked up two hilarious hours of impure pow.

Kenneth Turan
February 14, 2001
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

Unusual in its ability to mix bodily functions humor with a sincere and unlooked-for sense of decency Full Review

Jeffrey Wells
January 1, 2000
Jeffrey Wells, Mr. Showbiz

Most of American Pie just isn't smart or clever enough. Full Review

Jay Boyar
January 1, 2000
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel

A sloppy mess!

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Cheerful and hard-working and sometimes funny! Full Review

Jonathan Foreman
January 1, 2000
Jonathan Foreman, New York Post

Absolutely hilarious from beginning to end!

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    • Sherman: I'm a sophisticated sex robot, sent back in time to change the future for one lucky lady.
    • Steve Stifler: I'll see you guys tonight, in the 'No Fucking Section', right?
    • Michelle Flaherty: What's my name? Say my name, bitch!
    • Jim Levinstein: Michelle! Michelle.
    • Jim Levinstein: She's gone! Oh my God, she used me. I was used. I was used! Cool!
    • Oz: Suck me, beautiful.
    • Jim's Dad: Looks like a tropical jungle plant.
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