American Pie (1999)

Director:

Paul Weitz

Writer (WGA):

Adam Herz (written by)

Release Date:

9 July 1999 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

There's something about your first piece.

Plot:

Four teenage boys enter a pact to lose their virginity by prom night.

Plot Keywords:

Prom | Virginity | Prom Night | Friend | Internet

Awards:

9 wins & 14 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. Jan. 9

9:00 PM

Telemundo

Cast

Jason Biggs	...	Jim Levenstein
Chris Klein	...	Chris 'Oz' Ostreicher
Thomas Ian Nicholas	...	Kevin Myers
Alyson Hannigan	...	Michelle Flaherty
Shannon Elizabeth	...	Nadia
Tara Reid	...	Victoria 'Vicky' Lathum
Eddie Kaye Thomas	...	Paul Finch
Seann William Scott	...	Steve Stifler (as Seann W. Scott)
Eugene Levy	...	Jim's Dad
Natasha Lyonne	...	Jessica
Mena Suvari	...	Heather
Jennifer Coolidge	...	Stifler's Mom
Chris Owen	...	Chuck Sherman
Eric Lively	...	Albert
Molly Cheek	...	Jim's Mom

Also Known As:

East Great Falls High (USA) (working title)
Great Falls (USA) (working title)
American Pie (Argentina) (Spain) [es]
American Pie (Poland) [pl]
American Pie (Germany) [de]
American Pie (Denmark) [da]
American Pie (Greece) [el]
American Pie (Finland) [fi]
American Pie (France) [fr]
American Pie - A Primeira Vez (Portugal) [pt]
American Pie - A Primeira Vez É Inesquecível (Brazil) [pt]
Amerikan pastasi (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
Folies de graduation (Canada: French title) [fr]
Heisser Apfelkuchen (Germany) [de]
Leshi orgion (Greece) (TV title) [el]
Placinta americana (Romania) [ro]
Prci, prci, prcicky (Czech Republic) [cs]
Prci, prci, prcicky (Slovakia) [sk]
Tu primera vez (Mexico) [es]

MPAA:

Rated R for strong sexuality, crude sexual dialogue, language and drinking, all involving teens.

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Malaysia:18PL (cut version) | Malaysia:(Banned) (uncut version) | Finland:K-12 (1999) | Finland:S (2000) (unrated version) | Denmark:A | Singapore:M18 (re-rating) | Singapore:R(A) (original rating) | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Belgium:KT | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) (unrated version) | Canada:AA (Ontario) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Chile:14 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:L (original rating) | Ireland:18 | Israel:16 | Japan:R-15 | Mexico:B15 | Netherlands:12 | New Zealand:R16 | Norway:11 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/16 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | Sweden:Btl | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #36525) | USA:Unrated (unrated DVD version) | Philippines:R-18

Filming Locations:

402 S. Myrtle, Monrovia, California, USA

Company:

Universal Pictures

Trivia:

When submitting his script to studios, screenwriter Adam Herz titled it, "Untitled Teenage Sex Comedy That Can Be Made For Under $10 Million That Most Readers Will Probably Hate But I Think You Will Love". It was later changed to "East Great Falls High", then "Great Falls", and finally, "American Pie".

Goofs:

Continuity: The QuickCam has been glued at a 45-degree rotated angle in its base, as evidenced by the visible tripod mounting bracket normally hidden down in the base; however, it still produces rightside-up images.

Quotes:

Choir singer: [to himself] Just focus on the music, think melody, let the music be my guide.
Heather: Yeah, that'd be a start.

Movie Connections:

References The Terminator (1984)

Soundtrack:

Semi-Charmed Life

a well seasoned confection

American Pie has all the ingredients of a good movie. First, the plot deals with young people in search of their first sexual experience. What could be more basic to the human condition? Second, although obviously fiction, the film has a feeling of reality capturing the awkwardness and anxiety of young people at this point in their lives. Third, it is well written and not always predictable as each young man employs his own strategy, and of course, in the real world things do not always go as planned. Fourth, the cast consists of very talented young actors playing characters which may remind the audience of people they may have known. Fifth, the film has its poignant moments. The final ingredient is this movie is hilarious. The film has one liners, sight gags, and situations that very funny. The audience, which ranged from teenagers to middle age, laughed almost constantly and out loud. CAUTION: This film is rated "R" for sexual situations and the use of alcohol by young people. If you are easily offended or sexual humor makes you uncomfortable, stay away. However, if you are not in the aforementioned, you may enjoy it. Three stars!!!