John Tucker Must Die is a 2006 teen comedy film directed by Betty Thomas. The movie stars Jesse Metcalfe as John Tucker, the popular and handsome captain of the basketball team who is secretly dating three different girls from three different cliques at his high school (Ashanti as Heather, Sophia Bush as Beth, and Arielle Kebbel as Carrie).
When the girls accidentally discover John's triple-dealing ways, they form an unlikely alliance and decide to get revenge on the player. They recruit a new girl in town named Kate (Brittany Snow) to help them get revenge. Kate is hesitant at first, but she agrees to help when she discovers that John is also trying to date her.
Together, the girls concoct a plan to break John's heart while simultaneously ruining his reputation. They start by making him fall in love with Kate and then publicly breaking up with him in a humiliating way. They also sabotage his basketball team tryouts and spread rumors about him around the school.
As their plan begins to work, the girls start to feel guilty about what they're doing to John. In the end, they have to choose between getting revenge on John or forgiving him and moving on with their lives.
John Tucker Must Die was a commercial success, earning over $68 million worldwide. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its witty humor and strong performances, while others criticized its predictable plot and stereotypical characters. Despite the mixed reviews, the film has gained a cult following over the years and remains a popular teen comedy.