Never Been Kissed (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1999, Never Been Kissed is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Raja Gosnell, running about 107 minutes. “Some things are worth waiting for.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.
Who’s in it. Never Been Kissed stars Drew Barrymore as Josie Geller, David Arquette as Rob Geller, Molly Shannon as Anita and Michael Vartan as Sam Coulson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Never Been Kissed has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $84.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Never Been Kissed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Been Kissed tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Been Kissed (1999)?
- In US, Never Been Kissed is available to stream on Disney Plus and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Never Been Kissed worth watching?
- Never Been Kissed holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Never Been Kissed?
- Never Been Kissed stars Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Molly Shannon, Michael Vartan and Jessica Alba.
- When was Never Been Kissed released?
- Never Been Kissed was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.