The bawdy, boundary-pushing American Pie franchise returns with a gender-swapped spin in Girls’ Rules , the ninth installment in the direct-to-video series and the first to center entirely on a female ensemble. Directed by Mike Elliot (who helmed several previous Pie spin-offs) and written by Blayne Weaver and David H. Steinberg, the film attempts to modernize the raunchy teen comedy formula for a new generation—this time with young women calling the shots.
Here’s a write-up for American Pie Presents: Girls’ Rules (2020): American Pie Presents Girls Rules 2020
Reviews were mostly negative, with critics panning the film’s dated gags, thin plot, and reliance on franchise nostalgia. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a 0% approval rating (based on a handful of reviews). Fans of the original American Pie , however, may find it a passable, low-stakes diversion—especially those who’ve enjoyed the spin-offs like Beta House or The Naked Mile . It’s raunchy, predictable, and occasionally cringey, but also undeniably good-natured. Here’s a write-up for American Pie Presents: Girls’
★★☆☆☆ (2/5) – For completists and curious fans only. and occasionally cringey
Girls’ Rules is a mixed bag: a well-intentioned but flawed attempt to reboot the franchise for a post-#MeToo audience. It lacks the iconic characters and heart of the 1999 original, but as a lightweight comedy about friendship and sexual discovery, it has its moments. Watch it if you’re curious, nostalgic, or in the mood for something undemanding—but lower your expectations to “late-night cable” levels.
The young cast delivers energetic, if broad, performances. Madison Pettis (formerly of The Game Plan ) brings charm as the “good girl” trying to rebel; Lizze Broadway steals scenes as the wild card, Katie. Familiar faces include Darren Barnet ( Never Have I Ever ) as the hot jock, and veteran actors like Sara Rue and Barry Bostwick as clueless parents. Don’t expect Oscar-worthy depth—but the leads commit fully to the silliness.