American Pie is a series of teen films conceived by Adam Herz . The first film in the series was released on July 9, 1999, by Universal Pictures, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, spawning three direct sequels. The second and third films were released at two-year intervals, whereas the fourth film was released in 2012 . From 2005 to 2009, four spin-off films were released. A ninth feature film has been announced in response to the success of the fourth installment

American Pie (series) American Pie Series File-American Pie Logo.jpg Entire series box set Distributed by Universal Pictures Release date(s) 1999–present Running time 786 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $145,000,000 Box office $989,475,386 (theatrical films) American Pie is a series of teen films conceived by Adam Herz . The first film in the series was released on July 9, 1999, by Universal Pictures, and became a worldwide pop culture phenomenon, spawning three direct sequels. The second and third films were released at two-year intervals, whereas the fourth film was released in 2012 . From 2005 to 2009, four spin-off films were released. A ninth feature film has been announced in response to the success of the fourth installment. Throughout the first film in the original series, Jim Levenstein (Jason Biggs) tries to develop a relationship with his school classmate Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth), and along with his best friends Kevin Myers (Thomas Ian Nicholas), Paul Finch (Eddie Kaye Thomas), and Chris Ostreicher (Chris Klein), attempts to lose his virginity. In the second film, with good friend, and Finch's frenemy Steve Stifler (Seann William Scott), the friends host a summer party and Jim switches his interest to his friend Michelle Flaherty (Alyson Hannigan). In the third film, Jim and Michelle plan to marry, but the forced invitation of Stifler could ruin everything. In the fourth film, the gang gets back together in anticipation for their thirteenth high school reunion. The spin-off series revolves around relatives of Stifler, including his brother Matt (Tad Hilgenbrink) and cousins Erik (John White), Dwight (Steve Talley), Scott (John Patrick Jordan), and their respective friends attempting similar activities. The original series, produced on a total budget of US$145 million, has grossed $989 million worldwide. The spin-off films were released direct-to-video. The series has developed a cult following. Critics have given the original trilogy mixed reviews, and overlooked the spin-off series. The series has been released on DVD. Contents 1 Theatrical films 1.1 Overview 1.2 Development 2 Spin-off films 2.1 Overview 2.2 Development 3 Cast 4 Reception 4.1 Box office performance 4.2 Critical reaction 5 References 6 External links Theatrical films Film Director Writer(s) Producer(s) American Pie (1999) Chris & Paul Weitz Adam Herz Chris Moore, Craig Perry, Chris Weitz & Warren Zide American Pie 2 (2001) J. B. Rogers Chris Bender, Adam Herz, Chris Moore, Craig Perry, Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz & Warren Zide American Wedding (2003) Jesse Dylan American Reunion (2012) Jon Hurwitz & Hayden Schlossberg Chris Moore, Craig Perry & Warren Zide Overview In the original American Pie (1999), Jim Levenstein and his friends Kevin Myers, Paul Finch and Chris Ostreicher attempt to lose their virginity before their high school graduation. Jim pursues Czech exchange student Nadia, but his attempts fail after he ejaculates prematurely twice during foreplay, and instead pursues band geek Michelle, asking her to the prom. At Stifler's prom afterparty, Jim has a one-night stand with Michelle.[1] In American Pie 2 (2001), Jim and his friends organize a party at a summer beach house in Grant Harbor reuniting the high school gang. Nadia returns, and Jim asks Michelle for orientation to finally have sex with her. Jim ends up realizing he is in love with Michelle, and goes to a recital where she is performing to reveal this to her.[2] American Wedding (2003) begins with Jim proposing to Michelle. Finch, Kevin and Stifler help the arranging of his marriage.[3] In the years that have passed since American Wedding, the most recent installment American Reunion (2012) shows Jim and Michelle married with a child and Kevin has gotten married himself, whereas Oz and Heather grew apart, Finch still has not found love (not counting Stifler's mom), and Stifler has not come to terms with the fact that his high school days are long gone. Now these lifelong friends have come home as adults for their thirteenth high school class reunion, to reminisce about – and get inspired by – the hormonal teens they once were.[4] Development The film series began with American Pie, released on July 9, 1999.[5] This was followed by three sequels; American Pie 2, released on August 11, 2001,[6] American Wedding, released on August 1, 2003,[7] and American Reunion, released on April 5, 2012.[4] Spin-off films Film Director Writer(s) Producer(s) American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005) Steve Rash Brad Riddell Mike Elliott American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) Joe Nussbaum Eric Lindsay W. K. Border American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007) Andrew Waller American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009) John Putch David H. Steinberg Mike Elliot, Craig Perry & Warren Zide Overview American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005) follows Steve's younger brother Matt Stifler (Tad Hilgenbrink), who is forced to attend band camp for the summer and realizes he must change his arrogant ways in order to win over Elyse, a girl in his band. Of all the spin-offs, this is the only one to be a direct follow-up to any of the theatrical films which is American Wedding. American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) follows Erik Stifler (John White), the only Stifler to possibly graduate a virgin. After a failed attempt at sex with his girlfriend Tracy (Jessy Schram), she gives Erik a free pass to go to the college where his cousin Dwight (Steve Talley) attends to lose his virginity. In the process, Erik's loyalty is put to the test. American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007) continues a year after The Naked Mile. Erik has now graduated high school, has lost his girlfriend to her previous boyfriend and is about to start college. First he must complete a series of tasks before he can join Dwight's fraternity and also begins a new relationship with Ashley (Meghan Heffern), a girl he met due to the co-ed washrooms in their dorm. American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009) takes place ten years after American Pie, and has no connection to any of the prior three spin-off films, except for the appearance of Mr. Levenstine. Set in East Great Falls, a fire in the school's library results in the destruction of the Book of Love (the "Bible" from the first film). With the help of the book's creator, Mr. Levenstein, the people who started the fire set out to restore the book and lose their virginity. Development More than six years after the release of the original American Pie, the franchise continued with a straight-to-video spin-off Presents series; consisting of Band Camp, released on December 26, 2005,[8] The Naked Mile, released on December 12, 2006,[9] Beta House, released on December 27, 2007,[10] and The Book of Love, released on December 22, 2009.[11] The first three spin-offs center around relatives of Steve Stifler, which include his brother Matt, and his cousins Erik and Dwight Stifler. The fourth spin-off, however, centers around a group of friends who happen to go to the same school as Scott Stifler.[12][13][14][15] Several films set in the American Pie continuity were released. The films featured mostly new characters. Aside from the raunchy humor, the common elements among the American Pie Presents films are the continued presence of Jim's Dad and members of the Stifler clan. Other than Jim's Dad, the only other returning characters are Matt Stifler, who takes center stage for the first spin-off, albeit played by a new actor, and Chuck Sherman, who is the guidance counselor for East Great Falls High School in the first spin-off. Cast Main article: List of characters in the American Pie film series Character Film American Pie (1999) American Pie 2 (2001) American Wedding (2003) American Pie Presents: Band Camp (2005) American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006) American Pie Presents: Beta House (2007) American Pie Presents: The Book of Love (2009) American Reunion (2012) Noah Levenstein Eugene Levy James "Jim" Levenstein Jason Biggs Jason Biggs Michelle Levenstein (née Flaherty) Alyson Hannigan Alyson Hannigan Steve Stifler Seann William Scott Seann William Scott Kevin Myers Thomas Ian Nicholas Thomas Ian Nicholas Paul Finch Eddie Kaye Thomas Eddie Kaye Thomas Chris "Oz" Ostreicher Chris Klein Chris Klein Heather Mena Suvari Mena Suvari Victoria "Vicky" Lathum Tara Reid Tara Reid Jessica Natasha Lyonne Natasha Lyonne (cameo) Nadia Shannon Elizabeth Shannon Elizabeth (cameo) Chuck Sherman Chris Owen Chris Owen Chris Owen (cameo) Mrs. Levenstein Molly Cheek Molly Cheek (cameo) Cadence Flaherty January Jones Harold Flaherty Fred Willard Mary Flaherty Deborah Rush Jeanine Stifler Jennifer Coolidge Jennifer Coolidge John (aka MILF Guy #2) John Cho John Cho Justin (aka MILF Guy #1) Justin Isfield Justin Isfield (cameo) Selena Dania Ramirez Mia Katrina Bowden Kara Ali Cobrin AJ Chuck Hittinger Ron Jay Harrington Rachel Finch Rebecca De Mornay (uncredited) Matt Stifler Eli Marienthal Tad Hilgenbrink Elyse Houston Arielle Kebbel Chloe Crystle Lightning James "Jimmy" Chong Jun Hee Lee Ernie Kaplowitz Jason Earles Erik Stifler John White Dwight Stifler Steve Talley Harry Stifler Christopher McDonald Tracy Sterling Jessy Schram Rob Shearson Bug Hall Scott Stifler John Patrick Jordan Nathan Jenkyll Kevin M. Horton Marshall "Lube" Lubetsky Brandon Hardesty Heidi Beth Behrs Ashley Jennifer Holland Madeline Shearson Rosanna Arquette Reception Box office performance Film Release date Revenue Rank Budget Reference United States Foreign Worldwide All time domestic All time worldwide American Pie July 9, 1999 $102,561,004 $132,922,000 $235,483,004 #501 #409 $10,000,000 [16] American Pie 2 August 11, 2001 $145,103,595 $142,450,000 $287,553,595 #256 #318 $30,000,000 [17] American Wedding August 1, 2003 $104,565,114 $126,884,089 $231,449,203 #485 #419 $55,000,000 [18] American Reunion April 5, 2012 $57,011,521 $177,978,063 $234,989,584 #1139 #412 $50,000,000 [19] Total $409,241,234 $580,234,152 $989,475,386 $145,000,000 Critical reaction Film Rotten Tomatoes Metacritic American Pie 61% (122 reviews)[20] 58 (30 reviews)[21] American Pie 2 52% (126 reviews)[22] 43 (28 reviews)[23] American Wedding 55% (154 reviews)[24] 43 (34 reviews)[25] American Reunion 44% (169 reviews)[26] 49 (34 reviews)[27] References ^ American Pie (DVD). 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Retrieved May 9, 2013. ^ "American Reunion (2012) : Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved June 20, 2012. External links Portal icon Film in the United States portal Portal icon Sexuality portal Portal icon Comedy portal Wikiquote has a collection of quotations related to: American Pie American Pie (series) at the Open Directory Project The official American Pie website [hide] v t e American Pie Main films American Pie (1999) American Pie 2 (2001) American Wedding (2003) American Reunion (2012) Spin-offs Band Camp (2005) The Naked Mile (2006) Beta House (2007) The Book of Love (2009) Other Characters Categories: English-language films American Pie (series) American Pie (direct-to-video film series)