SIFF 'n' Stitch: 10 Things I Hate About You
August 10, 2025
When the beautiful but fiercely independent Kat Stratford meets the charismatic bad boy Patrick Verona, sparks fly as they navigate a web of teenage drama, secret admirers, and unexpected emotions, teaching us that sometimes, love can be found in the most unexpected places.
10 Things I Hate About You is a delightful romantic comedy that puts a modern twist on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." When the popular but unattainable Bianca Stratford is forbidden to date until her older sister Kat finds love, a plan is hatched. Enter Patrick Verona, a rebellious and mysterious bad boy who sets out to win Kat's heart, despite her fierce resistance. With witty banter, clever schemes, and a dose of teenage angst, this film captures the complexities of love, friendship, and the power of embracing one's true self in the face of societal expectations.
- Director: Gil Junger
- Principal Cast: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
- Country: USA
- Year: 1999
- Running Time: 97 min.
- Producer: Andrew Lazar
- Screenplay: Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith, William Shakespeare
- Cinematographers: Mark Irwin
- Editors: O. Nicholas Brown
- Music: Richard Gibbs
- Language: English
