"10 Things I Hate About You" is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Gil Junger. It stars Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Larisa Oleynik. The movie is a modern adaptation of William Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew."
The story is set in a high school in Seattle, where new student Cameron (played by Gordon-Levitt) falls for Bianca Stratford (played by Oleynik). However, Bianca's strict father forbids her from dating unless her older sister, the rebellious and outspoken Kat (played by Stiles), also starts dating.
To circumvent this rule, Cameron devises a plan with his friend Michael (played by David Krumholtz) to set Kat up with Patrick Verona (played by Ledger), a mysterious and charming bad boy. As Cameron pursues Bianca, Patrick attempts to woo Kat, leading to a series of humorous and heartfelt interactions between the characters.
"10 Things I Hate About You" is celebrated for its witty dialogue, charismatic performances, and memorable soundtrack. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and teenage angst with humor and sincerity, making it a beloved classic of the romantic comedy genre.