IMDb 4.4 2014 HD

Behaving Badly

Behaving Badly

2014
Comedy
92 min R USA
5.297 / 10
4.4 IMDB

Teenager Rick Stevens is willing to do whatever it takes to win the heart of Nina Pennington. He'll have to deal with his best friend's horny mom, a…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Tim Garrick / Sarah Horton
Starring
Nat Wolff / Selena Gomez / Mary-Louise Parker / Elisabeth Shue / Dylan McDermott / Lachlan Buchanan / Heather Graham / Ashley Rickards

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

chaotic raunchy absurd misguided energetic crude awkward surprising juvenile over-the-top divisive

Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Apr 21, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

The premise of 'Behaving Badly' – a teenager willing to do anything to win his crush’s affection – is fertile ground for comedy, but the execution here is largely a misfire. Nat Wolff as Rick Stevens navigates a…

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Liam O'Connell
Apr 21, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Director Unknown's 'Behaving Badly' plunges headfirst into the messy, often absurd, world of teenage desire. Nat Wolff portrays Rick Stevens, a protagonist whose romantic aspirations for Nina Pennington (Selena Gomez) are constantly derailed by increasingly outlandish obstacles. The…

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Chloe Davies
Apr 21, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

'Behaving Badly' is a film that promises much with its premise of a chaotic romantic pursuit but ultimately delivers a muddled and often unpleasant viewing experience. Nat Wolff plays Rick Stevens, a teenager whose efforts to impress Nina…

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Marcus Thorne
Apr 21, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

In 'Behaving Badly', the quest for teenage love takes a decidedly bizarre detour. Rick Stevens, played by Nat Wolff, is on a mission to win Nina Pennington's heart, a goal that requires him to navigate encounters with his…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 21, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Director Unknown's 'Behaving Badly' attempts to blend a conventional teen romance with an R-rated dose of absurdity. Nat Wolff stars as Rick Stevens, a young man whose pursuit of Nina Pennington (Selena Gomez) leads him through a minefield…

FAQs

Based on the premise, 'Behaving Badly' likely treads a fine line between outrageous comedy and potential misfire. Critics might debate its effectiveness in balancing its adult themes with its teen romance core. The success of such a film often hinges on the execution of its humour and performances, particularly in navigating potentially sensitive subject matter. The blend of a coming-of-age narrative with elements like the mob and drug abuse suggests a film that could be divisive, appealing to some for its audacity and alienating others for its perceived lack of taste or depth.