Claim: American Pie is a film.

American Pie is a 1999 teen sex comedy film written by Adam Herz and directed by brothers Paul and Chris Weitz , in their directorial film debut . It is the first film in the American Pie theatrical series . The film was a box-office hit and spawned three direct sequels : American Pie 2 -LRB- 2001 -RRB- , American Wedding -LRB- 2003 -RRB- , and American Reunion -LRB- 2012 -RRB- . The film concentrates on five best friends -LRB- Jim , Kevin , Oz , Finch , and Stifler -RRB- who attend East Great Falls High . With the exception of Stifler -LRB- who has already lost his virginity -RRB- , the guys make a pact to lose their virginity before their high school graduation . The title is borrowed from the song of the same name and refers to a scene in the film , in which the protagonist is caught masturbating with a pie after being told that third base feels like `` warm apple pie '' . Writer Adam Herz has stated that the title also refers to the quest of losing one 's virginity in high school , which is as `` American as apple pie . ''   The film 's theme song is `` Laid '' by James , which is also the theme for the entire franchise .   In addition to the primary American Pie saga , there are four direct-to-DVD spin-off films bearing the title American Pie Presents : Band Camp -LRB- 2005 -RRB- , The Naked Mile -LRB- 2006 -RRB- , Beta House -LRB- 2007 -RRB- , and The Book of Love -LRB- 2009 -RRB- .   In response to the success of American Reunion , a fifth theatrical film , under the working title American Pie 5 was announced on August 4 , 2012 .