Movies like Dazed and Confused

A quintessential high school comedy from the early 80s, Fast Times at Ridgemont High showcases the teenage experience through a series of interlinked stories. Its raw portrayal of youth and the era's culture makes it a classic for fans of Dazed and Confused.

A John Hughes classic, The Breakfast Club brings together five students from different high school cliques, who find common ground when they spend a Saturday in detention. The film dives into the adolescent experience, much like Dazed and Confused.

Superbad offers a modern take on the coming-of-age comedy, following two inseparable friends and their misadventures as they prepare for a graduation party. Its humor and exploration of teenage friendship will appeal to fans of Dazed and Confused.

Booksmart is a contemporary female-led comedy that delivers smart humor and heartfelt moments. It follows two graduating high school seniors aiming to break free from their overachieving persona and experience a night of rebellion and fun.

George Lucas' American Graffiti is a nostalgic look at teenage culture of the early 60s. As it follows a group of teenagers over one night, the film's focus on cars, music, and youth rebellion resonate with the themes in Dazed and Confused.

Can't Hardly Wait is a teen comedy centered around a high school graduation party. The film features various students trying to reconcile their high school years and dreams for the future, echoing the nostalgic and youthful themes found in Dazed and Confused.

Empire Records takes place over the course of a single day in the lives of music store employees, capturing the essence of youth culture in the 90s. Fans of Dazed and Confused will appreciate its ensemble cast and coming-of-age storyline.

Directed by Richard Linklater, Everybody Wants Some!! is dubbed as a 'spiritual sequel' to Dazed and Confused. Set in the 1980s, it follows a group of college baseball players as they navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.