Clueless is a 1995 American teen comedy film written and directed by Amy Heckerling.
It is a loose adaptation of Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma, set in Beverly Hills, California in the 1990s. The film stars Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz, a beautiful, popular, and wealthy high school student who befriends a new student, Tai (Brittany Murphy), and decides to give her a makeover while playing matchmaker for her teachers and examining her own existence.
The film was a surprise sleeper hit, grossing $56.6 million at the box office against a $12 million budget. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised its witty dialogue, clever reimagining of Emma, and iconic fashion. Clueless has since developed a cult following and is considered one of the best teen films of the 1990s.