If you loved the raunchy teen comedy Bottoms, you’re probably craving more hilarious coming-of-age films with an irreverent sense of humor. Bottoms follows two unpopular queer girls who start a fight club to try to hook up with cheerleaders before graduating high school. It’s a wild, boundary-pushing ride filled with outrageous laughs.
Luckily, there are plenty of other great movies that capture a similar vibe to Bottoms. Here are 20 of the best films to watch next if you’re looking for more uproarious teen comedies with LGBT themes, female friendships, and no-holds-barred humor. Get ready for lots more laughs.
1. Booksmart (2019)
Booksmart is probably the closest comparison to Bottoms in terms of its overall style and sensibility. Directed by Olivia Wilde in her feature debut, it follows two academic overachievers played by Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever. On the eve of high school graduation, they realize they should have partied more. Determined to make up for lost time, they set out on a wild mission to cram four years of fun into one epic night.
Like Bottoms, Booksmart puts a progressive spin on the teen sex comedy formula. It has a diverse cast, queer characters, and two young women as the leads on a raunchy adventure. Their friendship is the heart of the story. It’s also wickedly funny, with a joke-per-minute pace and some truly outrageous set pieces. If you want more of Bottoms‘ boundary-pushing laughs and LGBT representation, Booksmart is the perfect follow-up.
2. Blockers (2018)
Blockers is another female-driven spin on the teen sex comedy. It follows three parents played by Leslie Mann, John Cena and Ike Barinholtz. When they discover their teenage daughters have made a pact to lose their virginity on prom night, they launch a covert mission to stop them.
Blockers earns big laughs from its adult characters’ ridiculous attempts to “block” their kids’ sexual exploits. But it also has a surprising amount of heart and a thoughtful message about growing up. One of the daughters, played by Gideon Adlon, is a closeted lesbian wrestling with coming out. Her story gives the film a nice queer subplot amid the over-the-top hijinks. If you liked the parent-child dynamics and LGBT themes in Bottoms, give Blockers a shot.
3. Easy A (2010)
Easy A is a smart, snarky teen comedy that catapulted Emma Stone to stardom. She plays Olive, a clean-cut high school student who tells a white lie about losing her virginity. When gossip spreads that she’s the school tramp, Olive decides to embrace her new bad girl persona. She starts wearing provocative clothes with a red “A” stitched on, a la The Scarlet Letter.
Like Bottoms, Easy A gleefully sends up teen movie tropes and has a lot to say about sexual double standards. Olive’s gay best friend Brandon even convinces her to pretend to sleep with him so he’ll stop getting bullied. It’s a whip-smart, female-driven comedy that turns the tables on slut-shaming with style. Emma Stone’s star-making performance is not to be missed.
4. The To Do List (2013)
Set in 1993, The To Do List stars Aubrey Plaza as a high school valedictorian who feels behind in the romance department. Before heading to college, she makes a “to do list” of sexual acts to check off, from French kissing to more advanced techniques. Hilarity ensues as she tries to seduce an older lifeguard played by Bill Hader.
The To Do List puts a female spin on the “one wild summer” teen sex comedy formula. Plaza’s character is a type-A nerd completely out of her depth, which fuels a lot of awkward laughs. But the film has a sex-positive message underneath the raunchy jokes. Supporting turns from comedic pros like Hader, Alia Shawkat, and Andy Samberg are a blast too. Queue it up if you want more young women getting into sexy shenanigans.
5. Saved! (2004)
Saved! is a satirical teen comedy set at a Christian high school. It follows a devout student named Mary (Jena Malone) who gets pregnant after sleeping with her gay boyfriend to “cure” him. She then befriends the school’s only Jewish student (Eva Amurri) and a rebellious wheelchair user (Macaulay Culkin). Together, they take on the judgmental popular clique led by Hilary Faye (Mandy Moore).
Like Bottoms, Saved! takes aim at religious hypocrisy and intolerance with a finely honed sense of irony. The Christian teens spout Bible verses while bullying the “sinners” in their midst. Mary’s journey to think for herself has you rooting for her. And there are some great digs at Y2K-era evangelical culture, like a gun-toting Christian skateboard ministry. With its dark humor and queer themes, Saved! pairs well with Bottoms‘ brand of take-no-prisoners comedy.
6. But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)
But I’m a Cheerleader is a candy-colored satire of conversion therapy. Natasha Lyonne stars as Megan, an all-American cheerleader sent to a “rehabilitation camp” called True Directions when her parents suspect she’s a lesbian. There, she’s subjected to bizarre “treatments” to embrace heterosexuality. But Megan ends up falling for a rebellious camper named Graham (Clea DuVall).
With its hyper-stylized aesthetic and irreverent one-liners, But I’m a Cheerleader turns its absurd premise into subversive comedy. RuPaul has a memorable role as an “ex-gay” counselor. The jokes are very pointed in their critique of homophobia. And the sweet romance between Megan and Graham grounds the wackiness in real emotion. If you want another queer comedy that skewers oppressive institutions, But I’m a Cheerleader is required viewing.
7. G.B.F. (2013)
G.B.F. puts a gay spin on the “suddenly popular” teen comedy trope. It centers on Tanner (Michael J. Willett), a closeted high schooler who gets outed and becomes the must-have accessory for the popular girls. They all compete to make him their “Gay Best Friend.” But Tanner feels increasingly tokenized as his identity is reduced to a set of shallow stereotypes.
G.B.F. has fun sending up the fickle nature of high school cliques. The popular girls’ attempts to make fetch happen with Tanner are a hoot. But it also explores the challenges of being openly gay in a conformist environment. Tanner’s journey to live authentically should resonate with Bottoms fans. With its snarky humor and queer protagonist, G.B.F. makes a great companion piece.
8. The Duff (2015)
The Duff updates the classic “makeover” teen comedy for the social media age. It follows Bianca (Mae Whitman), a sarcastic outsider who discovers she’s the “Designated Ugly Fat Friend” to her prettier, more popular besties. When they ditch her, Bianca enlists a charming jock (Robbie Amell) to help her shake the DUFF label and show everyone how awesome she really is.
The Duff has plenty of laughs at the expense of teen hierarchies and queen bees. Whitman is a delight in the lead role, dropping one-liners with expert comic timing. But the film also has a surprisingly thoughtful message about embracing your individuality. Bianca’s mission to “un-DUFF” herself leads to some classic teen movie moments. If you want another comedy about a quirky young woman coming into her own, queue up The Duff .
9. Eighth Grade (2018)
Eighth Grade is a painfully relatable coming-of-age comedy about the awkwardness of early adolescence. Elsie Fisher stars as Kayla, a shy 13-year-old stumbling through the last week of middle school. She posts motivational videos online that get no views while struggling to connect with her classmates IRL. Over the course of a few eventful days, Kayla takes some brave steps out of her comfort zone.
Like Bottoms, Eighth Grade is hilariously cringey in its depiction of teenage insecurities and social faux pas. Kayla’s excruciating attempts to talk to her crush will make you wince in recognition. But writer-director Bo Burnham also captures the bittersweet poignancy of growing up with sensitivity. Elsie Fisher’s beautifully natural performance grounds the film in authentic emotion. If you want another comedy that nails the agonies and ecstasies of teendom, Eighth Grade is a must.
10. Shiva Baby (2020)
Shiva Baby traps viewers in a singularly uncomfortable situation for maximum squirm-inducing laughs. Rachel Sennott stars as Danielle, a directionless college student who runs into her sugar daddy at a shiva. Also in attendance: her ex-girlfriend, overbearing relatives, and said sugar daddy’s wife and baby. As Danielle tries to keep her composure, the film ratchets up the tension to unbearably awkward heights.
Shiva Baby is a masterclass in comedic tension and release. Every interaction is loaded with simmering subtext ready to boil over. The claustrophobic setting and jangly score create a sense of inescapable social anxiety. But Sennott’s frazzled reactions provide the perfect pressure release valve. If you want another comedy that mines humor from excruciatingly awkward situations, Shiva Baby will make you cringe in the best way.
11. Plan B (2021)
Plan B puts a timely spin on the teen buddy comedy. It follows Sunny (Kuhoo Verma) and Lupe (Victoria Moroles), two South Dakota teens in search of emergency contraception after Sunny has a regrettable first sexual encounter. When their local pharmacist refuses to sell them Plan B, they embark on a road trip to the nearest Planned Parenthood, getting into all sorts of misadventures along the way.
Like Bottoms, Plan B tackles some hot-button issues with irreverent humor. It has fun with the classic “one crazy night” teen comedy formula while weaving in pointed commentary on reproductive rights and racial stereotyping. Sunny and Lupe’s friendship is the heart of the film, grounding the wackier moments in emotional authenticity. If you want another comedy about two ride-or-die besties on a raunchy mission, Plan B is just what the doctor ordered.
12. The Edge of Seventeen (2016)
The Edge of Seventeen is a smart, bittersweet coming-of-age comedy that lets Hailee Steinfeld shine. She plays Nadine, a high school junior reeling from her father’s sudden death. When Nadine’s best friend starts dating her golden boy older brother, she feels more alone than ever. But an unlikely friendship with a awkward classmate (Hayden Szeto) offers a glimmer of hope.
Like Bottoms, The Edge of Seventeen balances big laughs with poignant character beats. Nadine is prickly and self-absorbed, but Steinfeld makes her sympathetic. The script is full of memorably caustic one-liners that capture the heightened emotions of teendom. Woody Harrelson is also fantastic as Nadine’s long-suffering teacher and reluctant mentor. If you want another teen comedy with a flawed but lovable heroine, The Edge of Seventeen is a gem.
13. Wetlands (2013)
Fair warning: the German comedy Wetlands is not for the faint of heart. It centers on Helen (Carla Juri), a teenager with an array of bizarrely unhygienic habits and a wild imagination. When a shaving accident lands her in the hospital, Helen reflects on her past sexual experiences and dysfunctional family while plotting to reunite her estranged parents.
Wetlands earns its controversy with gross-out scenes that push the boundaries of good taste. But it’s also a stealthily empowering portrait of a young woman who refuses to be ashamed of her body and desires. Helen is a one-of-a-kind character, and Juri fully commits to her raunchy antics. If you want a teen comedy that really goes there, Wetlands is the ne plus ultra of envelope-pushing humor.
14. Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)
Slums of Beverly Hills is a coming-of-age comedy with a 1970s twist. Natasha Lyonne stars as Vivian, a teenage girl growing up in a down-on-their-luck Jewish family that keeps moving from one crummy apartment to the next in Beverly Hills. As Vivian navigates puberty and her eccentric relatives, she dreams of a more glamorous life.
Like Bottoms, Slums of Beverly Hills finds the humor and heart in a young woman’s offbeat upbringing. Lyonne is perfect as the wry Vivian, and Alan Arkin is a hoot as her shiftless dad. The period details are spot-on, from the faded decor to the groovy soundtrack. But the film’s exploration of a girl’s sexual awakening still feels fresh and honest. If you want another comedy about finding yourself amid familial dysfunction, Slums of Beverly Hills is a hidden gem.
15. The To Do List (2013)
The To Do List puts a female spin on the “one wild summer” teen sex comedy formula. Aubrey Plaza stars as Brandy, a studious high school valedictorian who feels behind in the romance department. Before heading to college, she makes a “to do list” of sexual acts to check off, from French kissing to more advanced techniques. Hilarity ensues as she tries to seduce an older lifeguard (Bill Hader).
Like Bottoms, The To Do List centers a young woman’s awkward quest to gain carnal knowledge. Plaza’s character is a type-A nerd completely out of her depth, which fuels a lot of cringey laughs. But the film has a sex-positive message underneath the raunchy jokes. Supporting turns from comedic pros like Hader, Alia Shawkat, and Andy Samberg are a blast too. Queue it up if you want more ladies getting frisky for feminism.
16. The Half of It (2020)
The Half of It puts a queer spin on the Cyrano de Bergerac story. It follows Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis), a shy Chinese-American teen who agrees to help a jock woo a popular girl by writing love letters for him. The only problem? Ellie is secretly in love with the same girl. As the two bond over their shared crush, a tender connection blossoms.
Like Bottoms, The Half of It explores the challenges and joys of queer teen romance with humor and heart. Ellie’s immigrant experience adds another layer to her feelings of otherness. The film is more of a bittersweet dramedy than an all-out yukfest. But it’s still full of funny, finely observed moments. If you want a teen comedy that’s equal parts swoony and smart, The Half of It is a low-key charmer.
