Films and TV shows that feel like When Did You Get Hot? by Sabrina Carpenter

A witty, confident realization of an old flame's glow-up that blends flirtatious charm with lighthearted nostalgia.

1. Booksmart (2019): Captures the evolving social hierarchies and the surprise of seeing people transform after their teenage years.
2. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999): Explores the witty, banter-heavy tension between high school peers whose perceptions of each other are constantly shifting.
3. Insecure (2016): Perfectly mirrors the modern R&B aesthetic and the awkward, funny navigation of past relationships and social growth.
4. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997): A quintessential look at the desire to show up at a reunion looking better than anyone ever expected.
5. Never Have I Ever (2020): Deals with the complexities of teenage crushes, sudden social transformations, and the realization that people grow up in unexpected ways.
6. Always Be My Maybe (2019): Centers on childhood sweethearts reconnecting as adults, where the physical and personal growth of each character is a major plot point.
7. Easy A (2010): Matches the song's sassy, confident delivery and sharp-witted look at high school social labels.
8. High Fidelity (2020): Captures the modern, rhythmic, and relationship-obsessed energy of navigating the past while trying to keep your cool.