Though the reboot of the classic 90s film, House Party, has been postponed past its initial July release date, fans of the original movie will eventually get to see what Warner Bros. has in store for this adaptation.
The original plot followed Kid as he goes on a night of trials and excitement after he sneaks out of his house after being grounded to attend a party. While viewers wait for the postponed reboot, there are other great comedy movies like the original film to entertain them.
Friday (1995)
In this comedy, Craig Jones (Ice Cube) is having a rough day after being fired and not having money for rent, but that's just the start. When his buddy owes money to a local drug dealer, the duo goes on a wild day of avoiding dangerous or uncomfortable situations.
Friday has been praised for its exceptional performances, comedic scenes, and writing. Like House Party, the main character seems to find himself in situations simply by being in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Life Of The Party (2018)
Life of the Party brings a new twist to college movies, melding a story about new beginnings and complex family dynamics into a comedic package. When Deanna's husband leaves her, she decides to go back to college, enrolling in the same school as her daughter, to have the experiences she missed.
Though the main characters in House Party are still high school students, both of these films explore the concept of young life. Like Kid, Deanna is trying to find her way in life and goes through a few trials to figure out what is her path.
Girls Just Want To Have Fun (1985)
In Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, Janey (Sarah Jessica Parker) is a good girl that always follows her strict father's rules until she moves to a new town and falls in with carefree Lynn. Her new friend encourages her to enter a dance competition, opening her up to a new world of excitement and competition.
Kid also has a strict father he respects in House Party, but both kids go against their father's rules when they can't resist the temptation to have a new, exciting experience. While one film focuses on boys and another on girls, they both reflect the social lives of high school students.
Footloose (1984)
Kevin Bacon is one of the actors with no sequel, but when it comes to the iconic Footloose, many fans wish there was a continuation to the story. In this film, Ren (Bacon) moves to a small town and learns they've outlawed rock music and dancing.
Like Kid, Ren doesn't let the rules stand in his way of having some fun. While Kid openly obeys his father's demands, Ren works to make changes, so the town can loosen up and enjoy themselves. Both of these movies are great for audiences that like to see generally good kids strive for a little more freedom.
Blockers (2018)
In the romantic comedy Blockers, three overprotective parents go on a mission after they learn their three teenage daughters are planning on having their first sexual encounters on prom night. Though known for its comedy, this film also works to address gender stereotypes.
House Party features a few protective parents, but this movie instead focuses on the dynamic between child and parent from the adults' perspective. Viewers that like an alternate perspective of the teenage experience should give this film a watch.
License To Drive (1988)
In License to Drive, teenager Les refuses to cancel his date with his crush Mercedes even after he fails his driving test. Instead, he steals his family's luxury car and embarks on a night that goes anything but according to plan.
This film also focuses on a young teenage boy that refuses to follow the rules (or the law, in this case) for the sake of spending time with a cute girl and having some fun. Fans of House Party will also enjoy this film in which a fun night takes an unexpected turn, leading to a series of trials that teach an important lesson.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is an '80s film fans are waiting for a sequel to. In this iconic comedy, Ferris has a knack for skipping school and getting away with it. As graduation nears, he decides to take one last epic day off of school.
Unlike Kid, Ferris seems far less responsible and is more prone to being tricky. However, both boys prove to be determined and adventurous. While Kid has his father on his tail, Ferris has the school principal determined to expose the frequently absent student.
We The Party (2012)
This film focuses on an underachieving student that sets his sights on a beautiful student that is far more driven to succeed. Though not positively reviewed by most, some critics point out this film strives to represent youthful angst and aspirations like House Party.
This movie also has an extravagant teen party in which the teens are trying to live it up. However, this movie is more graphic and mature than House Party with an R-rating. Those looking for a teen movie with a little more action and suspense will enjoy this take.
Pretty In Pink (1986)
'80s teen movie star Molly Ringwald is known for her exceptional performances in teen flicks and Pretty In Pink is one of the most popular of her films. In this movie, Ringwald plays Andie who is excited to be dating a popular kid but soon learns dating someone within a different social group can be challenging.
Both Pretty In Pink and House Party focus on the complex nature of teenage dating and what youth can learn from going out of their comfort zone. Viewers looking for a teen experience film that is more serious than comedic will enjoy this plot.
Picture This (2008)
Mandy (Ashley Tisdale), a girl that yearns to be part of the popular crowd, is excited to be invited to one of the biggest parties of senior year. However, when she's grounded and not allowed to go to the party, Mandy decides to disobey her father and go anyway.
Both Picture This and House Party are teen movies that follow the same general plot of a teenager wanting to fit in with the crowd and go against their parent's decisions to go to a party. However, both films also portray teens learning a lesson or two along the way as they have their fun.