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The original 1999American Piewas passably of a game - record changer in the world of funniness , bringing raunchy read-only memory - coms back to the mess , but when it comes to the bestAmerican Piemovie , there have been several highs and lows since the original film reach theater of operations . Breaking earth in a novel way , the studios want to keep the magic going for as long as possible , turning it into a juggernaut enfranchisement , both with and without the original star topology . Audiences flocked to theaters to follow the gang engage in hysteric debauchery and laugh along at all the jokes .

Along the way , the movies with the main form finish , but the studio kept pumping out films connected to the original , all with diminishing returns thanks to the absence seizure of the beloved originalAmerican Pie stars . There are nine movies in theAmerican Piefranchise , but there is anewAmerican Piemovie in the workswith the original shape returning . Although the newfangled picture are n’t as dear as the original cinema , theAmerican Piemovies ranked show that even the spoilt of the franchise helped define grungy comedies in the 2000s and beyond .

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American Pie

1999

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American Pie 2

2001

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American Wedding

2003

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American Pie Presents The Book Of Love (2009)

American Pie Presents: The Book of Love is a teen comedy that continues the American Pie series, focusing on a new group of high school students. Released in 2009, the film follows friends Rob, Nathan, and Lube, who discover a legendary guide to seduction at their school. They embark on a humorous adventure to lose their virginity while dealing with typical high school challenges and relationships.

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2012

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The American Pie franchise has nine entries in it . Whether chronologically or by release appointment , here ’s how to watch the teen comedies in parliamentary law .

9American Pie Presents: The Book Of Love (2009)

Has None Of The Original Movie’s Charm

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American Pie Presents : The Book of Love is a teen comedy that continues the American Pie serial publication , focus on a new mathematical group of high schooltime pupil . secrete in 2009 , the film follows friends Rob , Nathan , and Lube , who bring out a legendary usher to seduction at their school . They venture on a humorous adventure to misplace their virginity while dealing with typical high school day challenges and relationships .

American Pie Presents : The Book Of Lovefollows a mathematical group of teens on the button 10 years after the original moving picture , finding the infamous " Bible " that Kevin Myers ( Thomas Ian Nicholas ) used in the first movie . While it pays court to the original , it ’s far from the bestAmerican Piemovie . After destroying " The Bible , " the teens must track down every man who has contribute any individual move to it over the years to attempt and put it back together . Along the way , they run into Jim ’s dad Noah Levenstein ( Eugene Levy ) who connects the old movies with the " Presents " serial publication .

The Book Of Loveranks at the bottom of the DTV sequel toAmerican Piebecause , by this time , what made the original picture so charming had been mostly lost . The movie tried to render some of the magic of the main films , but it was still mostly a transcript - and - paste of the ideas that were at one time original and fresh .

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Band Camp

2005

American Pie Presents The Naked Mile (2006)

American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile is part of the American Pie film series, following Erik Stifler, a high school senior who fears he won’t uphold the family legacy of wild sexual escapades. Taking a weekend off from his restraint, he runs in the Naked Mile, a college event that tests his limits. Directed by Joe Nussbaum, the film continues the franchise’s blend of comedy and teenage misadventures.

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The Naked Mile

2006

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Beta House

2007

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The Book of Love

2009

American Pie Presents Beta House (2007)

American Pie Presents: Beta House is a 2007 comedy film and the third installment in the American Pie Presents series. The film follows Erik Stifler, played by John White, as he navigates college life and the rivalries between Greek houses, especially the competition between Beta House and the Geek House. Directed by Andrew Waller, the film emphasizes raunchy humor and the party antics characteristic of the series.

Girls ' pattern

2020

8American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006)

Struggles With Its Self-Aware Comedy

American Pie Presents : The Naked Mile is part of the American Pie film series , following Erik Stifler , a high schooling elder who fears he wo n’t uphold the family legacy of wild sexual escapades . Taking a weekend off from his restraint , he head for the hills in the Naked Mile , a college event that test his limit point . Directed by Joe Nussbaum , the photographic film continue the enfranchisement ’s blend of comedy and teenage misadventures .

Erik Stifler ( John White ) , stepping into the infamous family legacy as the cousin of Steve ( Seann William Scott ) and Matt Stifler ( Tad Hilgenbrink ) , finds himself at a crossway inAmerican Pie Presents : The Naked Mile . Granted a " liberal pass " by his girl for a weekend of uninhibited escapade , Erik visits a college campus , aiming to enter in the infamous Naked Mile run . Unlike his hard - party relatives , Erik ’s quieter nature sets the stage for his intended breakout into unfounded college life . His cousin Dwight ( Steve Talley ) , a seasoned college company fancier , consume it upon himself to usher Erik into the faithful .

ego - cognizant comedy and the portrayal of collegiate debauchery

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Introducing Erik as a Stifler is a strategical move , allowing the dealership to continue amplify its story universe while the original characters stay off - screen . However , The Naked Mileendeavors to strike a balance between ego - aware clowning and the portrayal of collegial debauchery , a task at which it notably struggles . Despite its campaign to innovate within the constraints of its iconic brand , the moving-picture show ’s writ of execution does n’t capture the enlivened essence of the original films . Its attempt at bridge over the col between old and new elements of the franchise results in a narrative that flush it to deliver the same story of humor .

7American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007)

Decently Covers Many Familiar College Movie Tropes While Adding Nothing New

American Pie Presents : Beta House is a 2007 clowning film and the third installment in the American Pie Presents series . The film follow Erik Stifler , take on by John White , as he navigates college life and the rivalries between Hellenic houses , especially the competition between Beta House and the Geek House . Directed by Andrew Waller , the cinema punctuate raunchy bodily fluid and the political party put-on characteristic of the series .

American Pie Presents : Beta Housecarves out a unique space within the broader dealership by being the only spin - off to serve as a direct sequel to its predecessor , The Naked Mile . With Erik transitioning to college lifespan , the plot line initially hints at a reinvigorated starting signal follow his late breakup . However , it quickly veers into the conversant soil chart by itsAmerican Pieforebears . Dwight and Erik Stifler ’s return received a warm reception , but whileBeta Housedoesn’t waver with its returning characters , it trample a well - fag route that does small to signalize itself within the genre .

The flick systematically navigates through a series of college movie clichés , from fraternity parties to the quintessential toga company , leaving little to the resourcefulness . This adherence to rule , while not detrimental , does n’t elevate the film above the 10000 of college comedy that have come before it . The presence of best - crafted college - themed movies cast a long shadow overBeta House , limiting its potential to stand out as a highlight within theAmerican Pieseries .

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American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules follows four high school seniors—Annie, Kayla, Michelle, and Stephanie—as they navigate relationships and personal ambitions during their final year. Seeking to assert control over their romantic lives, the friends create a set of guidelines to empower themselves. Starring Madison Pettis, Lizze Broadway, Piper Curda, and Natasha Behnam, this film expands the American Pie universe with a focus on female camaraderie and self-discovery.

6American Pie Presents: Girls' Rules (2020)

The Absence Of Eugene Levy Is A Significant Loss

American Pie Presents : female child ' Rules follows four high school seniors — Annie , Kayla , Michelle , and Stephanie — as they navigate relationship and personal aspiration during their concluding class . seek to assert ascendence over their romanticistic lifespan , the protagonist create a Seth of guideline to empower themselves . Starring Madison Pettis , Lizze Broadway , Piper Curda , and Natasha Behnam , this film expand the American Pie universe with a focus on distaff camaraderie and ego - discovery .

American Pie Presents : Girls ' Rulesoffers a tonic pivot in the dealership ’s flight by centering its story on four female friend — Annie ( Madison Pettis ) , Kayla ( Piper Curda ) , Michelle ( Natasha Behnam ) , and Stephanie ( Lizze Broadway ) . As they border on the conclusion of their gamey school journey , these friend decide to take over control of their destinies , setting their sights on fulfil personal quest ranging from sexual awakenings to cunningly outmaneuvering their star . The film adopts a bluff stance , turn over into its escapades with a raunchiness evocative of its predecessors yet is distinctly flavored by its distaff perspective .

This shift in focus is a noteworthy departure from the traditionally male - centricAmerican Pienarratives , providinga novel lens through which the serial ' thematic concerns are research . By spotlighting the experience and way of its female characters , miss ' Rulesdistinguishes itself among the dealership ’s spin - offs . However , the absence of Eugene Levy , an emblematic figure of the serial publication known for his part as the awkward yet endearing father figure , marks a pregnant loss . Having grace every previous introduction in the franchise , Levy ’s non - participation inGirls ' Rulesis a poignant monitor of the evolve nature of the series .

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The American Pie franchise is hilarious but some parts of us make us dead cringe .

5American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005)

Tad Hilgenbrink Shines As Matt Stifler In A Confused Sequel

American Pie Presents : Band Camp is a teen funniness film dress in the American Pie cosmos , focusing on Matt Stifler , the young brother of Steve Stifler from the original serial . direct by Steve Rash , the film stick with Matt as he is transport to a summer circle camp to reform his deportment . While initially plan shenanigan , he begin to appreciate music and the cantonment experience . The picture features Tad Hilgenbrink , Arielle Kebbel , and Eugene Levy .

American Pie Presents : Band Campserves as the initiatory spin - off following the darling original trilogy , get a touch of nostalgia with the return of Eugene Levy and Chris Owen in their iconic roles . The motion-picture show introduces Matt Stifler ( Tad Hilgenbrink ) , sent to stripe coterie as penalty for his outrageous demeanor . Hilgenbrink ’s portrayal of Mattcaptures the core of the wild family , maintaining the dealership ’s humor and charm . Despite being a direct - to - videodisk expiration , the well - rounded cast and familiar comedic elements supply a self-colored foundation for this novel chapter in theAmerican Pieseries .

Band Campis mostly successful in navigating the challenging piddle of transitioning from the serial publication ' original cast to a new lineup , just two twelvemonth after the trilogy concluded . While the film defecate a applaudable cause to exsert the bequest ofAmerican Pie , it contends with the audience ’s deep - seat nostalgia for the original characters . This installment tries to take a balance between paying homage to the franchise ’s roots and explore fresh story , embodying the feel ofAmerican Piewhile attempt to mould its own identity within the grand population of the series .

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4American Wedding (2003)

A Serviceable Farewell For The Beloved Characters

Jim and Michelle prepare for their upcoming wedding amidst comedic topsy-turvyness involving their friends . With Stifler playing a polar theatrical role in the celebration , the gang pilot embarrassing mishaps and unexpected challenges while aiming to pull off the ultimate celebration of love and friendship .

American Wedding , envisioned as the concluding chapter of theAmerican Piesaga , aim to connect up the serial with a memorable finale centered around Jim ( Jason Biggs ) and Michelle ’s ( Alyson Hannigan ) approaching nuptials . This instalment notably focalise on Steve Stifler ’s part development , stage a more nuanced portraying of the serial ' quintessential party beast . However , theabsence of Oz ( Chris Klein ) and otherAmerican Piecharactersleaves a palpable void , unsettling the dynamic of the closely - knit mathematical group . The fracture in focus also sidelines other central characters like Kevin , thin out the ensemble gist that delineate the earlier films .

Regarded by many as the weakest link among the enfranchisement ’s main entries , American Weddingstruggles with balance individual storey electric arc with the corporate journey that had endeared the series to its audience . While it center on on a pivotal life event , the moving picture ’s loss from the group - centric storytelling that characterize its predecessor undercuts its impact . Nevertheless , it still feature the majority of the original cast , and it stands asa welcome farewell for the character that audiences have grown up with .

American Pie Presents Band Camp (2005)

American Pie Presents: Band Camp is a teen comedy film set in the American Pie universe, focusing on Matt Stifler, the younger brother of Steve Stifler from the original series. Directed by Steve Rash, the film follows Matt as he is sent to a summer band camp to reform his behavior. While initially planning mischief, he begins to appreciate music and the camp experience. The movie features Tad Hilgenbrink, Arielle Kebbel, and Eugene Levy.

3American Pie 2 (2001)

The Funniest American Pie Movie To Date

In " American Pie 2 , " mastermind by J.B. Rogers , the crew reunites for a wild summer at a beach house . Jim , Stifler , and friend pilot romantic entanglements and hilarious mishaps while try on to make the most of their break from college . Laughs , embarrassing moments , and unexpected revelations ensue in this obscene drollery continuation .

American Pie 2stands out in the franchise for being the funniest , delivering a relentless outpouring of begrimed antic that have audiences express joy more than any other installment . Produced in an era with fewer constraints on comedic content , some ofAmerican Pie 2’shumor might not align with current sensibilities , yet it becharm a raw , unfiltered essence of adolescent life transitioning to college . The sequel addresses relatable payoff while emphasize the importance of maintaining connexion through life story ’s change .

The thaumaturgy of this sophomore installment also consist in its power to depict a universally relatable experience of younker , with the original radical of friends fully entire . Unlike its successor , American Pie 2benefits from the strong presence of all chief part . Central to the cinema is the bud romance between Jim and Michelle , which provides a firm excited anchor amidst the comedic storm . This romance not only enriches the storyline but also serves as a testament to the film ’s power to balance uproarious laugh with echt moments of connection , secure its place as a buff darling in the enfranchisement .

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American Pie may be a merriment coming - of - age fib about intimacy and teenage angst on - projection screen , but the goings - on behind - the - scenes are a different floor .

2American Reunion (2012)

A Legacy Sequel That Understands Its Characters

American Reunionreignited theAmerican Pieseries by retake the essence of the original film , merge humor and timber in a fashion that come across with long - time fans . The return of the integral original cast was a polar element in draw audiences back to theatre , take to a significant outside boxwood authority success of $ 234 million ( viaBox Office Mojo ) . The interpersonal chemistry among the casting appendage appeared as potent as ever , as they effortlessly repeat their purpose with the same sharp wit and timing that characterized the early installments .

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American Reunionnot only served as a nostalgic trip for fans but also as a will to the franchise ’s enduring appeal , do to innovate within its established theoretical account . The pic ’s ability to humorously address the characters ' suppuration , juxtaposed with their timeless camaraderie , struck a chord with audience , lead to three Teen Choice Award nominating speech . It also showcased the series ' power to germinate well than any continuation , reaffirm its position in the hearts of a generationwhile appeal to new audiences with its world-wide stem of friendly relationship , change , and the enduring power of shared history .

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1American Pie (1999)

Single-Handedly Brought Back Raunchy Comedies

American Pie is a rowdy teen comedy and the film that launch a revival of the music genre . It follows a radical of mellow school supporter determined to misplace their virginity before graduation and delves into the mishap of the four boys as they navigate the complexities of relationships , compeer insistency , and parental bad luck . You ’ll never look at lovesome apple pie the same again .

American Pierevitalized the grimy comedy literary genre , marking its revitalisation as both a critical and commercial-grade success . The groundbreaking film became a cultural phenomenon , reignite hearing involvement in a genre that had lain dormant . correct against the backdrop of high schooling , it explore the intimate and comedic escapade oftheAmerican Piecastnavigating their intimate and romantic relationships as they endure on the verge of adulthood . Its authenticity and humour captured the essence of teenage angst and camaraderie , making it a staple in Hollywood word and a timeless entry in the funniness genre .

The film ’s winner can mostly be attribute to its dynamical cast , with Jason Biggs and Alyson Hannigan leading as the dealership ’s central amorous duet . American Pienot only dominated the box office but also shine during the awards season , garnering nominations at the MTV Movie Awards and Teen Choice Awards , and securing profits at the Young Hollywood Awards . Its blend of humor , heart , and a bit of dirt set a mellow benchmark for subsequent introduction in the series and provide an unerasable mark on the comedy musical genre , shew it as the quintessential adolescent comedy of its time .

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Jim and Michelle prepare for their upcoming wedding amidst comedic chaos involving their friends. With Stifler playing a pivotal role in the festivities, the gang navigates embarrassing mishaps and unexpected challenges while aiming to pull off the ultimate celebration of love and friendship.

What The Future Holds For American Pie

Plenty of rumors are circulating about a newAmerican Piemovie , and the great newsworthiness is that it would be a bequest sequel centering on the mainline theatrical role , not the spinoffs starring Stifler relatives . The film would beAmerican Pie 5and would focus on the characters much later in their life , many twelvemonth after their class reunion movie . The idea is that they are all now adults with child of their own , which could leave to them having to deal with what their parents make do with .

However , the even boastful note is thatAmerican Pie 5would focalise on Jim ’s dad and Stifler ’s mom , a human relationship that bulge out in the last moving picture , American Reunion . Co - author Jon Hurwitz said the studio apartment knows where to find themif they want to make that moving-picture show . However , the problem is that this movie has been rumored for many year now , and it is still not in participating ontogeny yet . Tara Reid claim a hand was written , but it will take the studio ’s greenlight and all the original role player saying yes to finally get this next chapter in their life move .

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In “American Pie 2,” directed by J.B. Rogers, the gang reunites for a wild summer at a beach house. Jim, Stifler, and friends navigate romantic entanglements and hilarious mishaps while trying to make the most of their break from college. Laughs, awkward moments, and unexpected revelations ensue in this raunchy comedy sequel.

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American Pie is a raucous teen comedy and the film that launched a revival of the genre. It follows a group of high school friends determined to lose their virginity before graduation and delves into the misadventures of the four boys as they navigate the complexities of relationships, peer pressure, and parental mishaps. You’ll never look at warm apple pie the same again.

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