“Say Anything” (1989)

“Say Anything” is a teen romance film that came out in 1989 and shows the relationship between Diane Court and Lloyd Dobler. The film is a perfect end of school year romance for seniors about to graduate, and covers themes that may feel reminiscent of real life. 

Though “Say Anything” takes place in the summer after high school graduation, the relationships shown in the film still feel very relatable and it reflects how some teenagers may be feeling as their high school career begins to end. Lloyd wants to spend as much time with Diane as he possibly can before she leaves for college in the UK. He works hard to make sure that Mr. Court can trust him with his daughter, and he does anything and everything to make sure that Diane is happy. He is essentially the perfect guy. 

Diane is struggling with figuring out exactly what she wants to do with her life after high school. She was invited to study in England, but she has to make a decision on if it’s worth it to go or not. This big decision is an incredibly relatable moment for seniors in high school who have to decide what the next right step is. 

Overall, “Say Anything” is a wonderful film for seniors grappling with the decisions they need to make before moving onto the next chapter of their lives. The film has ups and downs and twists and turns that all feel incredibly similar to how senior year might feel for many people. 

“Say Anything” is available for streaming on HBO Max.