Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- nostalgic
- lazy sunday
- date night
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as an unoriginal but accessible teen romantic comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Nicole and Chase conspire to pose as a couple so they can attract the people who rejected or abandoned them.
Nicole and Chase come from different social worlds, and their romantic scheme is tied to popularity and the school dance.
The plot emphasizes Nicole and Chase's different worlds while making their proximity as neighbors central to their growing connection.
The fake relationship is designed to reach a decisive social payoff at the big school dance.
Films like Drive Me Crazy, and why
She's All That
teen romantic comedy built around a strategic fake relationship that develops into genuine affection
10 Things I Hate About You
high school romance combining social divisions, popularity pressures, and a transformative romantic arrangement
The Princess Diaries
lighthearted teen romance centered on social performance, romantic schemes, and school status
Movie Details
- Director
- John Schultz
- Release Date
- 1999-10-01
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (451)
Cast
- Melissa Joan Hart
- Adrian Grenier
- Susan May Pratt
- Kris Park
- Ali Larter
- Mark Webber
- Gabriel Carpenter
- Stephen Collins
- Mark Metcalf
- William Converse-Roberts
Where to watch in United States
- 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 Drive Me Crazy about?
- Two mismatched high-school neighbors fake a romance to win back their former crushes, only to discover their performance has real chemistry.
- What is Drive Me Crazy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Drive Me Crazy as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Drive Me Crazy violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Drive Me Crazy.
- What did critics think of Drive Me Crazy?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as an unoriginal but accessible teen romantic comedy.
- Which films are like Drive Me Crazy?
- Films with a similar feel include She's All That, 10 Things I Hate About You, and The Princess Diaries.
- How long is Drive Me Crazy?
- Drive Me Crazy runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Drive Me Crazy?
- In United States, Drive Me Crazy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
