21 of the worst, most cringeworthy moments in Netflix's 'Senior Year'

Erin AjelloMay 14, 2022, 01:35 IST

Stephanie falls into a 20-year coma during her senior year of high school.Netflix

"Senior Year," Netflix's Rebel Wilson-led comedy, has plenty of raunchy jokes and awkward moments.
The adults, particularly Stephanie, Tiffany, and Blaine, are less mature than some of the teens.

The rivalry between Tiffany and Stephanie doesn't make sense from their very first scene together.

Tiffany was mean before she even met Stephanie.Netflix

Stephanie goes on a "bananas and ice cubes" diet for prom.

There are several references to physical appearance and societal standards.Netflix

Stephanie gives Deanna Russo an entire introduction when Seth already knows who she is.

Alicia Silverstone plays Deanna.Netflix

Stephanie gives Seth an intimately used sock to soak up his bloody forehead.

Blaine used the sock to clean up after passionate moments in the car.Netflix

Blaine and Stephanie are obnoxious about their PDA at school.

Stephanie sits on Blaine's lap in the middle of class.Netflix

Tiffany and Stephanie use insults and phrases that no one would actually say.

The insults in the movie are pretty cringeworthy.Netflix

Tiffany puts Stephanie in a life-threatening position because she's jealous of her.

Tiffany's revenge seems a little over-the-top.Netflix

One of the few non-prom-related things Stephanie cares about after her coma is not being able to use offensive language.

Stephanie goes into a coma for 20 years.Netflix

The way students idolize Bri is bizarre to watch.

Bri is an influencer.Netflix

Lance isn't shy (or sanitary) about not wearing underwear to school.

It's even worse because he's sitting on the cafeteria tables people eat on.Netflix

Stephanie is constantly inappropriate around the teens she goes to school with.

Her cheerleading moves are a little inappropriate for high schoolers.Netflix

Stephanie treats Seth horribly throughout the film.

Sam Richardson as Seth.Netflix

There are multiple musical sequences that don't add to the plot.

Rebel Wilson as Stephanie.Netflix

Stephanie flirts with Blaine by encouraging him to leave his wife while rubbing her hand on his face.

Blaine married Tiffany while Stephanie was in her coma.Netflix

Everything Stephanie does and says in the movie theater is uncomfortable to witness.

Stephanie makes a lot of inappropriate gestures.Netflix

Tiffany's continued hatred of Stephanie after 20 years is bizarre.

Zoë Chao as Tiffany.Netflix

Stephanie's dad starts to give his daughter's 37-year-old prom date a sex talk.

The movie plays into a lot of prom tropes.Netflix

Blaine makes a comment about having a "naughty thing for prom queens" when his daughter is nominated.

Blaine didn't seem to grow up much since high school.Netflix

Stephanie throws a party for underage high-schoolers at their principal's cabin.

It's bad enough that she's drinking with minors, but she's putting Martha at risk, too.Netflix

The most emotional moment of the movie contains the phrase "butt slut."

Even after showing a lot of growth, Stephanie can't help but be immature.Netflix

The post-credits scene shows Stephanie offering sexual favors to get into college.

Luckily, the scene was cut from the movie and just used as a blooper.Netflix

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