Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- upbeat
- sentimental
- wholesome
- lazy sunday
- family movie night
What critics said
Critics generally found the film more nuanced and wholesome than its premise suggests but also predictable, clichéd, and underpowered as entertainment.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The prom and approaching graduation organize the students' romantic, social, and emotional conflicts.
Class president Nova Prescott is forced to work with rebellious Jesse Richter and gradually sees him differently.
The plot follows Nova alongside multiple seniors dealing with dates, dresses, friendship, and graduation pressures.
Prom decorations, dresses, music, and the damaged dance setup provide the film's central visual and logistical focus.
Films like Prom, and why
The DUFF
teen romance, high school social pressures, and an ensemble of students navigating identity and relationships
10 Things I Hate About You
coming-of-age romance, school cliques, and accessible youth-oriented comedy
A Cinderella Story
high school romance, friendship, and a culminating formal dance with a warm commercial tone
John Tucker Must Die
teen ensemble comedy centered on dating, status, and the emotional rituals of school life
Movie Details
- Director
- Joe Nussbaum
- Release Date
- 2011-04-29
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (478)
Cast
- Aimee Teegarden
- Thomas McDonell
- Nolan Sotillo
- Cameron Monaghan
- Danielle Campbell
- DeVaughn Nixon
- Kylie Bunbury
- Nicholas Braun
- Raini Rodriguez
- Yin Chang
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Disney Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Prom about?
- A determined class president and a rebellious classmate rebuild a ruined prom while discovering that unexpected cooperation can lead to romance.
- What is Prom like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Prom as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Prom violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Prom.
- What did critics think of Prom?
- Critics generally found the film more nuanced and wholesome than its premise suggests but also predictable, clichéd, and underpowered as entertainment.
- Which films are like Prom?
- Films with a similar feel include The DUFF, 10 Things I Hate About You, A Cinderella Story, and John Tucker Must Die.
- How long is Prom?
- Prom runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Prom?
- In United States, Prom streams on Disney Plus.
