Superbad (2007)
Kernel Score: 87% · 7,921 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Comedy
Released: 2007-08-17
Runtime: 113 minutes
Is Superbad worth watching?
Worth watching. A very rude, very funny teen comedy about two best friends chasing a party before graduation. The jokes are crude, but the friendship underneath is real.
Watch it if you
- like crude, quotable comedies
- remember the panic of high school graduation
- enjoy buddy comedy
Skip it if you
- dislike vulgar humour
- want something clean for the family
Best for: Laughs with friends
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Superbad
- Stream: Paramount+, 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
Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.
Superbad parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Superbad is a raunchy teen sex comedy about high schoolers trying to buy alcohol for a party.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Brief police chase/gunplay chaos played for comedy, no real injuries shown.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Strong — Constant crude sexual talk and situations are central to the teen-comedy plot.
- Language: Intense — Nonstop explicit profanity throughout, typical of the R-rated teen comedy genre.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Intense — Underage drinking, fake IDs, and drug references drive the entire plot.
- Products & purchases: None — No notable brand or product pressure.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Superbad
If you liked Superbad, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Booksmart (2019) — 78%: A newer take on best friends and one wild last night.
- Weird Science (1985) — 72%: Teen mayhem with old-school silliness.
- Withnail & I (1987) — 82%: Cult British comedy about two friends going nowhere.
- The Nice Guys (2016) — 78%: Mismatched duo with strong comedic chemistry.
- You Are the Apple of My Eye (2011) — 82%: Warm, funny look at growing up with friends.
- Go (1999) — 76%: A wild night, a messy plan and darker laughs.
Director
Greg Mottola
Cast
- Jonah Hill as Seth
- Michael Cera as Evan
- Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Fogell
- Bill Hader as Officer Slater
- Seth Rogen as Officer Michaels
- Martha MacIsaac as Becca
- Emma Stone as Jules
- Aviva Baumann as Nicola
- Joe Lo Truglio as Francis the Driver
- Kevin Corrigan as Mark
Superbad FAQ
Is Superbad worth watching?
Worth watching. A very rude, very funny teen comedy about two best friends chasing a party before graduation. The jokes are crude, but the friendship underneath is real.
Where can I watch Superbad?
In the US you can stream Superbad on Paramount+ and YouTube TV and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Superbad OK for kids?
Superbad is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Superbad is a raunchy teen sex comedy about high schoolers trying to buy alcohol for a party.
What movies are like Superbad?
If you liked Superbad, try Booksmart, Weird Science, Withnail & I and The Nice Guys.