He's All That

Padgett Sawyer, a social media favorite, hatches a plan to reverse her exes impression by turning the quiet Cameron Kweller into prom king material. She treats the makeover as a social experiment, where every selfie and post tests what counts as popularity. As he endures hair and wardrobe changes, Cameron begins to see what it feels like to be noticed, while Padgett discovers the limits of control when real emotions get involved. The scheme pulls them into conversations about authenticity, consent, and the price of chasing online approval. The film keeps things breezy with quick humor and bright colors, but it also lets genuine moments sneak through the glossy surface without tipping into cynicism, without losing its sense of fun.

Directed by Mark Waters, He's All That is a 2021 Netflix feature reimagining the 1999 teen classic She's All That. The screenplay is by R. Lee Fleming Jr., with Addison Rae leading as Padgett Sawyer opposite Tanner Buchanan for audiences.

Critics describe it as a light hearted teen comedy that leans into social media satire without losing warmth. The film examines how popularity shapes identity and the ethical lines of a makeover plan, while hinting that friendship and self acceptance matter more than applause today everywhere for young viewers worldwide.

Box office data is not applicable for this Netflix release and no theatrical gross was reported. The film released directly to streaming and is evaluated by streaming metrics rather than traditional box office figures for global audiences on release day.

Even though it follows a familiar premise, the movie generated online chatter around Addison Rae and the makeover trope. Fans compared it to the original film and debated the ethics of social media fame, while clips and memes circulated on runtime discussions, and it prompts talk about fame reshaping friendships.