The Beloved ’90s Romantic Comedy of Every State

There’s nothing quite like the charm of a romantic comedy that brings comfort, nostalgia, and laughter. For those in Washington, the go-to film is likely 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), featuring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles.

A study conducted by authorized DISH retailer USDish reveals that 10 Things I Hate About You—a modern take on William Shakespeare’s

The Taming of the Shrew—is the most-searched ’90s romantic comedy in Washington, based on Google trends from the past year. Given that the film is set and largely filmed in Seattle, it’s no wonder locals feel a special connection to it.

In other states, Clueless (1995) and My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) dominate the charts, each claiming the top spot in 12 states. Wedding-themed movies were particularly beloved: Steve Martin’s Father of the Bride (1991) led in 10 states, while Adam Sandler’s The Wedding Singer (1998) won over seven. Julia Roberts emerged as the undisputed queen of ’90s rom-coms, with My Best Friend’s Wedding, Notting Hill (1999), and Pretty Woman (1990) all topping searches in multiple states.

USDish’s study focused solely on Google Trends data for the top 10 films from Ranker’s list of the greatest ’90s romantic comedies. (Since the list is still open to public voting, it has evolved slightly since USDish released its findings.) This means your favorite rom-com from that decade might not have made the top 10 but could still be a popular search nationwide.

Locate your state in the graphic provided below and explore further details about the survey here.