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She's All That

She's All That is a 1999 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Robert Iscove.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

She's All That is a 1999 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Robert Iscove. It stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Rachael Leigh Cook. The plot follows a high-school bet to transform an unpopular student into prom queen and is a modern adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and the film My Fair Lady.

Premise

The film follows popular student Zack Siler after a breakup leads him to accept a bet that he can transform socially awkward Laney Boggs into the school's prom queen. As the project develops, the relationship shifts from a wager into romance.

Production and release

She's All That was directed by Robert Iscove and written by R. Lee Fleming Jr. It was released in U.S. theatres in January 1999 and runs 93 minutes.

Reception and impact

The film became one of the notable teen comedies of the late 1990s and performed well commercially, earning about US$103.2 million worldwide. Its success helped establish Freddie Prinze Jr. as a leading man and boosted the visibility of several supporting performers.

Cultural legacy

The movie is remembered for its use of the song 'Kiss Me' and for later interest in remake culture around teen films. A Netflix remake, He's All That, reimagined the premise with gender roles reversed.

Key facts

  • The film is a modern adaptation of Pygmalion and My Fair Lady.
  • Its plot centres on Zack Siler, who bets that he can turn Laney Boggs into prom queen.
  • The cast includes early film appearances by Kieran Culkin, Gabrielle Union, Usher, Lil' Kim, and Anna Paquin.
  • It was a commercial success and reached number one at the box office in its opening week.
  • The song 'Kiss Me' by Sixpence None the Richer became strongly associated with the film and reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Canadian context

The film was widely distributed in Canada as part of the late-1990s teen-comedy boom and remains familiar to Canadian audiences through television, home video, and streaming availability.

Frequently asked questions

What is She's All That about?
It is about a popular high-school student who accepts a bet to transform an unpopular classmate into prom queen, only to fall for her.
Is She's All That a remake of another work?
Yes. It is a modern adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion and the 1964 film My Fair Lady.
Who directed She's All That?
Robert Iscove directed the film.
Who stars in She's All That?
The main cast includes Freddie Prinze Jr., Rachael Leigh Cook, Matthew Lillard, and Paul Walker.
How successful was the film commercially?
It earned about US$103.2 million worldwide and reached number one at the box office in its opening week.
Was there a remake of She's All That?
Yes. He's All That, a gender-swapped remake, was released on Netflix in 2021.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She's_All_That
    Supports: release year, premise, cast, adaptation basis, worldwide gross, and remake information
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/shes_all_that
    Supports: director, release date, runtime, genre, synopsis, and box office
  3. Mental Floss — https://www.mentalfloss.com/entertainment/movies/12-surprising-facts-about-shes-all
    Supports: adaptation background, cast notes, and the song 'Kiss Me' chart performance
  4. Bustle — https://www.bustle.com/articles/120773-7-shes-all-that-trivia-facts-you-probably-didnt-know
    Supports: opening-week box office ranking and premise
  5. E! Online — https://www.eonline.com/news/1412618/all-that-you-wanted-to-know-about-shes-all-that
    Supports: premise, cast, and remake context