If You Love Valley Girl, You’ll Love These 10 Movies (Because You Clearly Have Fantastic Taste)
We get it. Valley Girl is the quintessential 1980s teen flick. The fashion, the soundtrack, the over-the-top accents—it's a cultural masterpiece. But maybe you're itching for something new (or new-ish) to watch. Fear not, dear Valley Girl fan. If you loved Valley Girl, you're going to absolutely die for these 10 movies. Grab your scrunchie and your best “like, totally” because we’re diving in!
1. Clueless (1995)
If you loved the eternal struggle between high school popularity and your unrequited love for the totally dreamy guy, you’ll love…
Oh, you just couldn’t get enough of Valley Girl's suburban angst, huh? Well, meet Cher Horowitz, a queen bee with a heart of gold (and a shopping addiction). Like Valley Girl, Clueless is dripping with 90s teen comedy gold. The outfits? Iconic. The dialogue? Ugh, totally rad. The only thing it’s missing is a boombox on your shoulder. But don’t worry, it makes up for it with way more makeovers.
2. Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
If you loved the chaotic love story and dreamy California setting, you'll love…
Here’s a film that proves the 80s didn’t just give us Valley Girl—it also gave us all kinds of wild characters and equally wild decisions. From Phoebe Cates’ legendary pool scene to Sean Penn’s unforgettable performance as Jeff Spicoli, Fast Times brings the same vibe of ‘what is even happening right now?’ as Valley Girl. Oh, and there's a lot of cringe-worthy, yet oddly relatable, teen drama. You’re welcome.
3. Legally Blonde (2001)
If you loved the brainy-but-still-ditzy heroine, you'll love…
So, Valley Girl's Julie was way ahead of her time, combining intelligence with her high-maintenance, Southern Californian charm. Enter Elle Woods—another blonde bombshell who proves she’s more than just a pretty face. Sure, Elle’s fighting for her right to Harvard Law School, but she’s still got the same fashion-forward, “I’m more than you think” attitude. And yes, there’s even a makeover montage. Because, duh.
4. Romeo + Juliet (1996)
If you loved the totally unnecessary angst, you’ll love…
Oh, you love a good old-fashioned teen love story with more angst than an angsty teen trying to find their way in the world? Well, Romeo + Juliet (yes, the one where Leonardo DiCaprio talks about guns while wearing a Hawaiian shirt) has all the feels you could ever need. Add some surrealist, Shakespearean drama and a killer soundtrack, and you’re basically reliving the emotional rollercoaster that is Valley Girl. Just with more violent sword fighting.
5. The Princess Diaries (2001)
If you loved the whole “I don’t fit in, but I’m destined for greatness” vibe, you'll love…
Alright, so maybe Valley Girl’s Julie isn’t exactly royalty, but she does have an unshakable confidence about her, even in the face of crushing teen awkwardness. If you love that, you’ll absolutely swoon for Mia Thermopolis in The Princess Diaries. Same concept: awkward girl gets a major glow-up and ends up ruling over everyone. But this time with more tiaras and less mall rats.
6. The Last American Virgin (1982)
If you loved the raw, cringy teen heartbreak, you’ll love…
Look, we know that Valley Girl has its share of relationships that make you cringe and wonder if anyone involved in that movie actually understood how romance works. Enter The Last American Virgin—an 80s film that takes teen heartbreak to a whole new level of uncomfortable. You'll leave this one thinking, "Wait... why did I just watch that?" Much like how you’ll wonder, “Wait, why did Julie even fall for Randy in the first place?” Ugh, teen relationships… so complicated.
7. Heathers (1989)
If you loved teenagers being dramatically evil, you'll love…
If you think Valley Girl's bullies were bad, buckle up, because Heathers takes high school mean girls to an all-new level of dark comedy. There’s death, betrayal, and even some very questionable decisions. But the best part? It’s got that same high school rebellion spirit, only with much darker humor and a lot more murder. Yes, murder. You’re welcome.
8. Mean Girls (2004)
If you loved Valley Girl’s drama-filled high school dynamics, you’ll love…
Okay, so this one might be cheating a little—because, obviously, Mean Girls is like the spiritual sequel to every teen movie ever, including Valley Girl. But just hear me out. If you loved the struggle between good girls and bad boys, dealing with cliques, and the sweet feeling of school-based revenge, you will eat up Mean Girls. Plus, it has a “that’s so fetch” moment, which, let’s be honest, is more iconic than anything that happens in Valley Girl. But don’t worry—we still love them both.
9. Teen Witch (1989)
If you loved Valley Girl's high school hijinks, you’ll love…
A magical teen movie where the protagonist gets actual powers and becomes a more charming, magical version of herself. Who wouldn’t want to watch a movie where a girl makes herself more popular using spells? Plus, we all know Valley Girl's Julie would have loved a magic wand to deal with all the teenage drama in her life. Or at least to make Randy’s stupid shirt disappear. Teen Witch is basically Valley Girl with an added dose of superpowers and 80s synth music. Perfect.
10. The Wild Life (1984)
If you loved the vibe of Valley Girl—teenagers in L.A. struggling to make sense of their emotions while wearing ridiculous clothes—you’ll love…
This movie’s a sleeper hit, but if you love the random, chaotic elements of teen life in California (and how those moments are somehow all seriously important to your existence), The Wild Life is your next stop. Think of it as a prequel to Valley Girl’s over-the-top dramatics, with all the teen angst you can handle. You’ll laugh, you’ll cringe, you’ll wonder why the 80s ever happened. But you’ll love every second of it.
There you have it, Valley Girl lovers! Ten more teen flicks to round out your 80s/90s nostalgia trip. So, pop some popcorn, grab a Diet Coke (because, hey, it's 1982, after all), and enjoy!
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