10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Kernel Score: 85% · 8,782 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
Released: 1999-03-30
Runtime: 97 minutes
Is 10 Things I Hate About You worth watching?
Worth watching. A smart, funny teen update of The Taming of the Shrew, and Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles make it far better than the formula suggests. It's a genuine 1990s favourite that's easy to rewatch.
Watch it if you
- like 1990s teen comedies
- want a romantic comedy with real wit
- enjoy young stars before they were famous
Skip it if you
- dislike teen romance conventions
- want something with a harder edge
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch 10 Things I Hate About You
- Stream: Disney+, YouTube TV
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.
10 Things I Hate About You parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that 10 Things I Hate About You is a PG-13 teen romantic comedy involving dating schemes and mild innuendo.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Teen romance comedy includes flirtation and mild innuendo typical of a PG-13 teen rom-com.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: A little — Some teen party content implied by genre and setting, consistent with late-90s teen comedies.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like 10 Things I Hate About You
If you liked 10 Things I Hate About You, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- The Breakfast Club (1985) — 87%: The classic teen movie about cliques and being understood.
- Say Anything... (1989) — 78%: Romantic teen classic with an unlikely couple.
- Love, Simon (2018) — 89%: Modern high-school romance with plenty of heart and humour.
- Dazed and Confused (1993) — 83%: Sharp, funny 1990s high-school comedy.
- Heathers (1989) — 83%: Dark, quick-witted high-school satire.
- Much Ado About Nothing (1993) — 77%: Shakespearean romance with banter between two stubborn leads.
Director
Gil Junger
Cast
- Heath Ledger as Patrick Verona
- Julia Stiles as Katarina Stratford
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cameron James
- Larisa Oleynik as Bianca Stratford
- David Krumholtz as Michael Eckman
- Andrew Keegan as Joey Donner
- Susan May Pratt as Mandella
- Gabrielle Union as Chastity
- Larry Miller as Walter Stratford
- Daryl Mitchell as Mr. Morgan
10 Things I Hate About You FAQ
Is 10 Things I Hate About You worth watching?
Worth watching. A smart, funny teen update of The Taming of the Shrew, and Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles make it far better than the formula suggests. It's a genuine 1990s favourite that's easy to rewatch.
Where can I watch 10 Things I Hate About You?
In the US you can stream 10 Things I Hate About You on Disney+ and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is 10 Things I Hate About You OK for kids?
10 Things I Hate About You is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that 10 Things I Hate About You is a PG-13 teen romantic comedy involving dating schemes and mild innuendo.
What movies are like 10 Things I Hate About You?
If you liked 10 Things I Hate About You, try The Breakfast Club, Say Anything..., Love, Simon and Dazed and Confused.