10 Things I Hate About You facts for kids
10 Things I Hate About You is a fun American teen movie from 1999. It was directed by Gil Junger, and it was his very first movie! This film is a modern take on a famous play by William Shakespeare called The Taming of the Shrew.
The story is about a girl named Katarina "Kat" Stratford, played by Julia Stiles. Kat is very independent and has strong beliefs. Her sister, Bianca, wants to go to the school prom. But their dad has a strict rule: Bianca can only date if Kat also has a boyfriend. This makes things tricky!
About the Story
Kat is not interested in dating. She is seen as an outcast by some, meaning she doesn't always fit in with the popular crowd. Bianca, however, is very popular and wants to find a way to go to the prom. She and her friends come up with a plan.
Finding a Date for Kat
They decide to find someone who might be a good match for Kat. They choose Patrick Verona, played by Heath Ledger. Patrick is also a bit of an outcast and has a mysterious reputation. The plan is for Patrick to try and get Kat to like him.
A Modern Shakespeare Tale
The movie takes ideas from Shakespeare's old play and brings them to a modern high school setting. It explores themes like love, family rules, and being true to yourself. Even though it's based on a play from hundreds of years ago, the feelings and problems the characters face are still easy to understand today.
The Book Version
A book version of the story was also released. The Scholastic Corporation published this novel in June 1999. It was written by David Levithan.
See also
In Spanish: 10 Things I Hate About You para niños
