The film includes openly lesbian characters whose identities are present but not central to the main narrative. Their sexuality is depicted incidentally, without being a source of conflict or a major plot focus. The portrayal avoids both strong positive affirmation and negative stereotyping, presenting queer identity as a normal part of the social fabric.

He's All That reimagines the 1999 film She's All That. The original featured a popular male character transforming an unpopular female character. This remake reverses the central roles, portraying a popular female character making over an unpopular male character, which constitutes a clear gender swap of the protagonists.

The film is a remake of 'She's All That.' A character equivalent to the original's white popular female antagonist is portrayed by a non-white actress in this version.

The film features protagonists from single-parent households, normalizing these family structures. The narrative portrays a strong, independent single mother supporting her daughter's aspirations, depicting a functional non-traditional family unit.