“Prom” is a 2011 teen romantic comedy-drama film directed by Joe Nussbaum and starring Aimee Teegarden, Thomas McDonell, and DeVaughn Nixon. The film follows a group of high school students as they prepare for their prom night.
Teegarden plays Nova Prescott, a high school senior who is in charge of organizing the prom. Meanwhile, bad boy Jesse Richter (McDonell) is roped into helping her with the decorations. As they work together, they develop a bond and begin to fall for each other. The film also features various subplots involving other students, such as Mei Kwan (Yin Chang) trying to find a prom date and Lloyd Taylor (Nolan Sotillo) trying to confess his love to his crush.
“Prom” received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its lightheartedness and charm, while others criticized it for being formulaic and clichéd. However, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $10 million at the box office against a budget of $8 million.
Duration: 104 min.
