The 2021 remake He’s All That contains many hit songs in its soundtrack. A gender-swapped remake of the 1999 She’s All That, the film follows Padgett Sawyer (Addison Rae) trying to win a bet to make over the biggest “loser” in school, social outcast Cameron Kweller (Tanner Buchanan). This Netflix movie tries to mesh early 2000s nostalgia with current trends, which the soundtrack proves by combining throwbacks like Katy Perry’s” Teenage Dream” with Surf Mesa and Emilee’s “ILY.”
He’s All That pays homage to the original in several ways, such as by casting She’s All That‘s female lead, Rachel Leigh Cook, as Padgett’s mother. Another Easter egg is one of He’s All That‘s song choices. Sixpence None The Richer’s “Kiss Me” was featured in She’s All That, and the remake included a new version of this song from the artist Cyn. He’s All That sought to throwback to its roots while also updating its material for the times, emphasized by the club beat in Cyn’s version of the song.
The soundtrack in He’s All That also helps flesh out the characters. Padgett’s obsession with social media extends to a love for trendy songs, many of which are popular on TikTok. Before He’s All That, Rae became popular through TikTok, the platform known for getting many up-and-coming artists noticed. Padgett’s tastes are the complete opposite of Cameron’s, at least according to his sister Brin (Isabella Crovetti). Padgett’s ex and the most popular student at school, Jordan Van Draanen (Peyton Meyer), got famous from a shallow pop tune that is also his only hit single. With all of the music featured in the movie, viewers may want to identify their origins. So here’s every song in He’s All That and when they play in the film.
“Carried Away” by Surf Mesa & Madison Beer – The movie opens with the camera panning around Padgett’s overwhelmingly pink bedroom while “Carried Away” plays. The song plays again when Cameron reveals his made-over self, and a third time when he and Padgett kiss in Cameron’s dark room.
“Electric” by Katy Perry – “Electric” plays as the movie title appears above Padgett’s house when she leaves for school.
“Mean Streets of Pali” by Kaz Gamble & Doug Ray – Brin listens to this original song on her phone while Cameron drives them to school. “Mean Streets of Pali” plays again during Jordan’s turn at karaoke and during the end credits.
“Talk” by Boo Hag – “Talk” blasts from Cameron’s car in an attempt to drown out Brin’s music while they drive to school.
“Go Bad” by Blu De Tiger – Another original song, “Go Bad” plays during the audience’s first look at the school campus.
“Chain My Heart” by Topic & Bebe Rexha – “Chain My Heart” plays very briefly right after Padgett loses her sponsorship as a transition back to school.
“Stop Talkin” by Valentino Khan feat. ALMA – When Padgett makes the bet with her friends, “Stop Talkin” plays as they set out to pick the “loser” boy for her to makeover.
“The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy & Monica – “The Boy Is Mine” is Quinn (Myra Molloy) and Alden’s (Madison Pettis) karaoke song at the pool party.
“Teenage Dream” by Katy Perry – Padgett’s karaoke song is “Teenage Dream.” It turns into a duet when Cameron joins her on stage.
“Jalebi Baby” by Tesher – “Jalebi Baby” plays quietly in the background when Padgett, Brin, Nisha (Annie Jacob), and Cameron walk down the street and discuss the upcoming Great Gatsby party.
“For A Minute” by WizTheMc – “For A Minute” plays during a montage of everyone trying on outfits for the Great Gatsby-themed party.
“The Flower Duet” by Léo Delibes – “The Flower Duet,” originally composed for the opera Lakmé, plays when Padgett cuts Cameron’s hair.
“The Charleston” by Sam Levine – “The Charleston” plays during the Great Gatsby party.
“ILY (I Love You, Baby)” by Surf Mesa feat. Emilee – The car wash fundraiser is set to “ILY.”
“Your Love” by ATB, Topic, & A7S – “Your Love” plays when Padgett arrives at prom.
“Dance Off” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Idris Elba – The prom’s dance competition is set to “Dance Off.”
“Losing It” by Fisher – When the dance competition ends, “Losing It” plays as the principal chats with the DJ.
“Kiss Me” by Cyn – As Padgett leaves prom and meets up with Cameron, “Kiss Me” plays.
“Carried Away (Tchami Remix)” by Surf Mesa & Madison Beer – This remix of “Carried Away” plays as the second end-credits song.
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