Here are ten movies that feature a hot girl/nerdy guy dynamic:
1. **”She’s All That” (1999)** – This classic teen romantic comedy features Freddie Prinze Jr. as the popular jock who makes a bet to transform a nerdy girl (Rachael Leigh Cook) into the prom queen.
2. **”10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)** – While more of a general high school romance, the film has nerdy elements with characters like Cameron (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and the popular girl he’s interested in.
3. **”Easy A” (2010)** – Emma Stone stars as a high school student who helps the nerdy guys with their romantic woes, creating a modern twist on the nerdy guy/hot girl trope.
4. **”The Princess Diaries” (2001)** – This film features Anne Hathaway as a socially awkward teenager who discovers she’s a princess, and it has elements of nerdy and glamorous contrasts.
5. **”To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” (2018)** – The main character, Lara Jean (Lana Condor), is a shy high school student who becomes involved with a popular guy, showcasing the nerdy girl/popular guy dynamic.
6. **”The Duff” (2015)** – This comedy involves a high school senior who is considered a “Designated Ugly Fat Friend” (DUFF) and her relationship with a popular guy.
7. **”The Nerds” (1984)** – This film is a cult classic that focuses on a group of nerds who struggle with popularity and their interactions with attractive female characters.
8. **”Can’t Hardly Wait” (1998)** – This film features various high school archetypes, including a nerdy guy who ends up in a romantic storyline with a popular girl.
9. **”Clueless” (1995)** – Although primarily about the popular girl Cher (Alicia Silverstone), the film features a nerdy character in the form of Tai (Brittany Murphy) who develops her own romantic storyline.
10. **”Napoleon Dynamite” (2004)** – This film features a nerdy protagonist, Napoleon (Jon Heder), and his interactions with the popular girl in his school, showcasing a unique and offbeat dynamic.
These movies blend humor and romance, often exploring the contrast between social status and personal connection.
