American Pie (1999)
Release Year: 1999
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Американски пай, American Pie: A Primeira Vez é Inesquecível, Folies de graduation, Prci, prci
Director: Paul Weitz
Writer: Adam Herz
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Craig Perry, Warren Zide, Chris Weitz, Chris Moore
Co_Producer: Chris Bender, J.B. Rogers, Adam Herz, Louis G. Friedman
Companies: Universal Pictures, Zide-Perry Productions
Genre: Comedy, Coming-Of-Age Film, Romance, Romantic Comedy Film, Sex Comedy
Budget: 11.000.000
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Keywords
Keywords: coming of age, exchange student, graduation, high school student, innocence, laxative, loss of virginity, pie, prom night, sex comedy, teen comedy, teenage sexuality, teenager, virginity, voyeurism
Story
American Pie follows four high school friends – Jim, Oz, Finch, and Kevin – as they make a pact to lose their virginity before graduating and attending their senior prom. Despite their initial confidence, the group encounters various challenges and comedic misadventures in pursuit of this goal. Throughout the film, each character faces unique obstacles, including Jim's overbearing mother who accidentally walks in on him during an intimate moment with his girlfriend Michelle, Oz's relationship with the foreign exchange student Nadia, Finch's obsession with Stifler's mom and her pie, and Kevin's struggle to maintain his reputation while working at a grocery store. As prom night approaches, the friends navigate their personal journeys, eventually leading them to reevaluate what truly matters in life.
Summary
American Pie, directed by Paul Weitz and released in 1999, is a teen comedy that revolves around the coming-of-age story of four high school seniors who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation. Set against the backdrop of small-town American adolescence, the film explores themes of innocence, friendship, and sexual awakening through a series of raunchy and humorous encounters. While American Pie gained notoriety for its explicit content and juvenile humor, it also offers a deeper examination of teenage sexuality, relationships, and personal growth. The film's enduring popularity can be attributed to its relatable characters, timeless themes, and iconic scenes that have become cultural touchstones, making it a staple in the teen comedy genre.
