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    17 Iconic Teen Movies That Literally Defined Your Childhood

    "I said brrr, it's cold in here! There must be some Clovers in the atmosphere."

    Kayla Yandoli
    by Kayla Yandoli

    BuzzFeed Staff

    We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their favorite teen movie of all time. Here are the legendary results.

    1. Booksmart (2019)

    two friends hyping each other up over their outfits
    United Artists Releasing

    —amanditam

    2. Clueless (1995)

    a character saying she just got plastic surgery so she can't have balls flying at her face
    Paramount Pictures

    "Strong female lead, minority characters that don’t have to act a certain way to fit into the narrative and embrace their culture. Gay character that isn’t taken as a joke, but added to the plot. Love this film and it never gets old."

    —vanessam443386532

    3. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

    the dad in the film saying, hell is just a sauna when the girls want to go to a party
    Buena Vista Pictures

    "It's one of the only teen movies to have come out of the '90s (or ever) that has a strong, outwardly feminist lead character. Kat takes no one’s shit, and that is exactly what I needed to look up to as a teen. The characters are all really realistic and relatable, and the film has some hilarious moments, along with some that tug at your heartstrings."

    —greasybyuntae

    4. Mean Girls (2004)

    the friends telling regina that they cant sit with them
    Paramount Pictures

    "Mean Girls never gets old and is for all audiences. I know 40-year-old men and 11-year-old girls who quote and love this movie. It is truly timeless and one of those movies people will still be watching 20 years from now."

    —jenniferl40be2a32b

    5. The Edge of Seventeen (2016)

    character in the bathroom telling herself to relax
    STX Entertainment

    "I really related to Nadine's anger, pain, and awkward feelings of growing up and not fully understanding what it means. The film made me ball my eyes out, but also put a massive smile on my face — I think everyone should watch it!"

    —miscblogger92

    6. To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)

    character saying she wrote 5 love letters, not just 3
    Netflix

    —abbiccaa

    7. Bring It On (2000)

    two cheer captains after the big competition
    Universal Pictures

    —applejuiceica

    8. The Princess Diaries (2001)

    the queen telling mia that she's late for a meeting with spain and portugal
    Buena Vista Pictures

    —sophieb426e3bfe5

    9. Easy A (2010)

    Screen Gems

    —aashnapsharma

    10. She's the Man (2006)

    DreamWorks

    —genesist42a020560

    11. Love, Simon (2018)

    20th Century Fox

    —jburnickas

    12. The Breakfast Club (1985)

    Universal Pictures

    "The Breakfast Club worked for '80s teens, '90s teens, and is still effective for '00s teens and 2010s teens. It emphasizes the main dragging points of high school and teen years without being specific to one generation. For that age demographic, it really feels timeless."

    —j4e7a45900

    13. Freaky Friday (2003)

    Buena Vista Pictures

    —shannonr4b75dbb9d

    14. A Walk to Remember (2002)

    Warner Bros. Pictures

    —samanthaweissgold

    15. But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

    Lions Gate Films

    "It's a fun, heartwarming LGBTQ comedy way ahead of its time with the effortlessly cool Natasha Lyonne and Clea Duvall. I mean, what more could you want?!"

    —opal25

    16. The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

    Summit Entertainment

    "It literally changed my life. I watched it after freshman year and high school has been way better since then."

    —niarah

    17. And Pretty in Pink (1986)

    Paramount Pictures

    —philipn4226793a2