Never Been Kissed
Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.
Critics Sentiment
Sam arrives to kiss Josie on baseball field
Josie's miserable first day at South Glen South
The film swings from the cringe-inducing embarrassment of Josie's first day disaster to the triumphant romance of the baseball field finale.
Never Been Kissed follows a classic redemption arc that resonates with audiences despite its predictable elements. The film starts awkwardly with painful high school humiliation, builds through sweet romantic development, and culminates in a widely beloved feel-good ending. Reviewers consistently praised Drew Barrymore's charm and the film's heart, even when criticizing its flaws.
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Drew Barrymore
Josie Geller
David Arquette
Rob Geller
Molly Shannon
Anita
Michael Vartan
Sam Coulson
Jessica Alba
Kirsten
John C. Reilly
Gus Strauss
James Franco
Jason
Octavia Spencer
Cynthia
Jenny Bicks
Miss Haskell
Garry Marshall
Rigfort
Sean Whalen
Merkin
Cress Williams
George
Sarah DeVincentis
Rhoda
Allen Covert
Roger in Op-Ed
Armand Reiser
Dutton
David Doty
Hairplug Bruns
Derek Morgan
Armcast Henson
Kathleen Marshall
Sun-Times Worker
Leelee Sobieski
Aldys
Marley Shelton
Kristin
Crew
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