A Ranking of 10 Classic ’00s Teen Movies
10. A Walk to Remember
The Year: 2002
The Talent: Mandy Moore, Shane West
The Plot: A bad boy and the reverend’s daughter have to overcome all the obstacles put in their way to show everyone how true their love is.
This is one of those classic ’00s teen movies that knew just the way to all of our hearts. Nicholas Sparks makes us all go crazy in this romantic drama!
9. Bring It On
The Year: 2000
The Talent: Kristen Dunst, Eliza Dushku, Gabrielle Union
The Plot: When a champion cheerleading squad finds out all of their cheers were stolen from an inner-city school, they have a lot a head of them before this years championship.
This movie has everything we look for: Bitchy fights, great dancing, and tons of comedy!
8. 13 Going On 30
The Year: 2004
The Talent: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer
The Plot: A 13 year old girl gets her dream of becoming 30. But is it what she expected?
This goofy movies reminds us to enjoy life because we are only young once!
7. Freaky Friday
The Year: 2003
The Talent: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan
The Plot: A mother and daughter who don’t get along are forced to adapt to each other’s lifestyles when they swap bodies.
We all want back the ’00s teen movies Lindsay Lohan back! This was her prime – when she could make anyone to laugh.
6. Princess Diaries
The Year: 2001
The Talent: Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway
The Plot: Mia just found out the she is the heir to the throne of Genovia. She has to learn how to become and princess and survive school.
Aren’t we all waiting for the day we find out we are Princesses?
5. The Lizzie McGuire Movie
The Year: 2003
The Talent: Hillary Duff
The Plot: When Lizzie takes a trip to Rome, things become more exciting then planned when she runs into a heartthrob super star and gets the opportunity to preform with him.
Who wasn’t obsessed with Lizzie McGuire?? Her show not only made us beyond happy; but it had amazing songs! When talking about ’00s teen movies, this one is literally what dreams are made of 😛
4. Super Bad
The Year: 2007
The Talent: Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Seth Rogan, Bill Hader, Emma Stone
The Plot: Two high school seniors set out to lose their virginity by going to a party before they head off to college. However, the booze filled night doesn’t turn out as planned.
Sure, it’s another one of those typical ’00s teen movies, but it is definitely also one of the funniest. This movie is enjoyable for anyone who love a little comedy and nonsense.
3. The Notebook
The Year: 2004
The Talent: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams
The Plot: A poor young man and a rich you woman fall in love. However, they are separated by social differences and problems.
This is the classic romance movie that set every girl’s standards sky high (sorry guys).
2. White Chicks -2004
The Year: 2004
The Talent: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans
The Plot: Two FBI agents go undercover as a set of white sisters to protect them from being kidnapped.
First off, the Wayans brothers are hilarious! Also, this movie has one of the best dance battle scenes ever. You can watch this movie over and over again and laugh each time.
1. Mean Girls
The Year: 2003
The Talent: Lindsey Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried
The Plot: When new girl Kady movies into town, she joins the popular group called the plastics. Here she realizes just how hard high school can be and tries to bring down the evil clique.
This is one of those ’00s teen movies that everyone has seen – probably several times too. Anyways, no matter how many times you’ve seen it, Mean Girls never gets old.
What do you think? What classic ’00s teen movies would you add to this list? Share in the comments below!
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