Clueless

1995 Comedy

Jane Austen might never have imagined that her 1816 novel Emma could be turned into a fresh and satirical look at ultra-rich teenagers in a Beverly Hills high school. Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and Dionne (Stacey Dash), both named after "great singers of the past that now do infomercials," are pampered upper-class girls who care less about getting good grades than wearing the right clothes and being as popular as possible. But Cher, who lives with her tough yet warm-hearted lawyer dad (Dan Hedaya) and hunky, sensitive stepbrother (Paul Rudd), also has an innate urge to help those less fortunate -- like the two introverted teachers she brings together ("negotiating" herself improved grades in the process) and new friend Tai (Brittany Murphy), who starts out a geek and ends up a Cher prodigy. Cher also possesses her own sensitive side, and she is looking for the perfect boyfriend, whom she ends up finding where she least expected. more..

Director: Amy Heckerling

Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd, Dan Hedaya

 10 Reviews  8 Awards

Reviews

  • Effervescent, unflappable, supremely pleased with herself, Cher (delightfully played by the much-publicized Alicia Silverstone) is the comic centerpiece of Clueless, a wickedly funny teen-age farce from writer-director Amy Heckerling that, like its heroine, turns out to have more to it than anyone could anticipate.

    Kenneth Turan - Los Angeles Times

    19 January 2013

  • A smart and funny movie, and the characters are in on the joke.

    Roger Ebert - The Chicago Sun-Times

    19 January 2013

  • Even if Clueless runs out of gas before it's over, most of it is as eye-catching and cheery as its star.

    Elvis Mitchell - The New York Times

    19 January 2013

  • Ultimately, portrait is affectionate and, in places, even sweet, enabling us to laugh at them and embrace them at the same time.

    - The Washington Post

    19 January 2013

  • Though the dialogue is laced with the colloquial, the film has an inviting tone that even stuffiest of old fogies may find refreshing. Everybody gets put down, but with affection.

    Peter Stack - The San Francisco Chronicle

    19 January 2013

Awards

  • Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role)

    American Comedy Awards (1996)

  • Favorite Female Newcomer

    Blockbuster Entertainment Awards (1996)

  • Favorite Movie Actress

    Kids' Choice Awards (1996)

     

  • Best Female Performance

    MTV Movie Awards (1996)

  • Best Breakthrough Performer

    National Board of Review (1995)

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