Drive Me Crazy is a 1999 teen romantic comedy based on the novel How I Created My Perfect Prom Date by Todd Strasser. Originally entitled Next to You, the movie's title was changed to Drive Me Crazy after the song from its soundtrack, Britney Spears's song, " Crazy". The movie grossed a modest $17,843,379 domestically, against an $8 million budget. The soundtrack also featured The Donnas, who also appeared in the movie. Nicole Maris and Chase Hammond live next door to each other. Nicole lives with her divorced mother and Chase's mother died of cancer, making them two teens living with their... single parents. However, they are worlds apart. Nicole is up on the latest fashions; Chase, on the latest protest. She wouldn't miss a pep rally or basketball game with her scheming socialite friends; he can usually be found in a dark coffee room with his friends who don't care what they wear. Nicole wants a dream date with the star basketball player, but right before it was certain they were going together, he falls in love with a cheerleader. Meanwhile, Chase's "non-conformist" girlfriend, Dulcie dumps him for another man.
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| Release date: | October 1, 1999 |
| Directed by: | John Schultz |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 91 Minutes |
| Producer: | Amy Robinson |
| Music by: | Greg Kendall |
| Screenplay by: | Rob Thomas, Todd Strasser |
| Estimated budget: | $8,000,000 |
| Adapted from: | Girl gives birth to own prom date |
| Genre: | Comedy |