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American Pie
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Paul Weitz. With Jason Biggs, Chris Klein, Thomas Ian Nicholas.
6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
At a high-school party, four friends find that losing their collective virginity isn't as easy as they had thought. But they still believe that they need to do so before college. To motivate themselves, they enter a pact to all "score" by their senior prom.
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6.7/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTAt a high-school party, four friends find that losing their collective virginity isn't as easy as they had thought. But they still believe that they need to do so befo…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for American Pie.
MoviHero lists July 9, 1999 as the release date for American Pie. Paul Weitz is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jason Biggs as Jim Levenstein, Chris Klein as Chris 'Oz' Ostreicher, Thomas Ian Nicholas as Kevin Meyers, Alyson Hannigan as Michelle Flaherty. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJuly 9, 1999
GenresComedy · Romance
Runtime1h 35m
DirectorPaul Weitz
CastJason Biggs as Jim Levenstein, Chris Klein as Chris 'Oz' Ostreicher, Thomas Ian Nicholas as Kevin Meyers, Alyson Hannigan as Michelle Flaherty
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is American Pie right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
American Pie runs 1h 35m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 6.7/10 from 8,828 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Ahh how it all started. I was a teen boy growing up when this movie came out. I related to this movie in so many…”
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“The thing that got me about this film is that the four boys here would have no issue at all getting a playmate.”
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“This is a teen sex comedy that finally feels like it exists in the same universe as actual high school in real world.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“You realize we’re all going to go to college as virgins. They probably have special dorms for people like us.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Paul WeitzDirector
Adam HerzWriter
Chris WeitzProducer
Warren ZideProducer
Jason BiggsJim Levenstein
Chris KleinChris 'Oz' Ostreicher
Thomas Ian NicholasKevin Meyers
Alyson HanniganMichelle Flaherty
Shannon ElizabethNadia
Tara ReidVictoria 'Vicky' Lathum
Eddie Kaye ThomasPaul Finch
Seann William ScottSteve Stifler
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherKevin MeyersKevin Meyers appears in American Pie (1999).Open character guide otherJim LevensteinJim Levenstein appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1999-2001, portrayed by Jason Biggs. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherChris 'Oz' OstreicherChris 'Oz' Ostreicher appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1999-2001, portrayed by Chris Klein. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherMichelle FlahertyMichelle Flaherty appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1999-2001, portrayed by Alyson Hannigan. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide otherHeatherHeather appears across 2 MoviHero films from 1999-2001, portrayed by Mena Suvari. Start with the first appearance, then follow the screen path in release order.Open character guide
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