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Finding something to watch on family movie night can be a challenge once your kids outgrow Disney animations. Don’t fret, because thanks to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu , there are countless great titles to help them navigate through those tricky adolescent years. From The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants to Clueless , here are 57 of the best teen movies of all time to keep the whole family entertained. Get your popcorn ready.
Inspired by true events, the film revolves around a dedicated teacher named Erin Gruwell, who goes above and beyond to ensure her students plan for the future.
Loosely based on Jane Austen’s Emma , this funny teen classic set in Beverly Hills is a must-see for its iconic ’90s fashion, quotable dialogue (“as if”) and killer soundtrack. Revisit Cher Horowitz as she takes the "tragically unhip" newbie, Tai under her wing and gives her the makeover of a lifetime.
When Daniel enrolls in a new school, he becomes the prime target of a group of bullies. In an attempt to defend himself, he enlists Mr. Miyagi, a repairman who just so happens to be a martial arts master.
When Chris and his young son are evicted from their apartment, they embark on a life-changing journey that opens their eyes to what’s important in life.
Jordan is a badass businesswoman. That is, until she magically transforms into a 13-year-old version of herself. Sassy attitude included. (Fun fact: It was this movie that earned Martin her historic title as the youngest executive producer in Hollywood history.)
This coming-of-age flick directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Saoirse Ronan has it all: brilliant writing, stellar performances and all the nostalgia (the main character is a high school senior in 2002). No wonder it garnered five nominations at the 90th Academy Awards including one for Best Director (Gerwig becoming only the fifth woman ever to do so).
Ice Cube stars as a former football player becomes coach of the Pop Warner team. His secret weapon? His niece Jasmine, AKA the quarterback.
We love this sweet story about magical jeans (it makes sense in the movie, we promise) and friendship almost as much as we love the fact that its four stars have stayed super close since then.
In this live-action version , Yifei Liu stars as Mulan, a brave girl who disguises herself as a man, so she can serve in the Imperial Army.
If The Scarlet Letter is on your teen’s school curriculum, then this witty flick starring the very talented (and hilarious) Emma Stone is a must-watch.
Lily Owens visits a small South Carolina town in an attempt to learn more about her late mother. While there, she meets the Boatwright sisters, who take her in and teach her about beekeeping.
Follow two inner city kids from Chicago as they dream of basketball glory in this riveting documentary that tackles race and class issues.
Jackie is less than thrilled to be accompanying her mom on a medical mission—that is, until she meets Kiko.
Pop culture references abound in this quirky and critically acclaimed film about a pregnant teen. The soundtrack is just as brilliant as Elliot Page’s wisecracking yet sensitive performance.
Jess’s strict parents won’t let her play soccer. When she secretly joins a semi-pro team, she creates a web of lies to hide her whereabouts.
When someone offers to buy out their cosmetics company, Mia and Mel’s friendship is put to the test.
Carey Mulligan’s breakout role in this drama set in 1960 taps into every teenage girl’s desire to be treated like an adult. This Oscar-winning script navigates heartbreak, consequences and what it means to grow up.
A modern-day version of the story we know and love, following an orphan whose hard-knock life is changed for the better when she’s taken in by a lonely billionaire.
Everyone knows the lovable street urchin, but they’ve never seen him like this. Relive the classic story with Disney’s live-action adaptation, which follows Aladdin as he teams up with a genie to defeat the evil sorcerer, Jafar.
This art-house movie follows two Mexican teenage boys on a spontaneous road trip with an older woman. Rated R, this one’s best for the older set. No giggling, kids.
Written by Tina Fey and starring Rachel McAdams and Lindsay Lohan (plus Amy Poehler as the “cool mom”), this move is so fetch. (Translation: smart, funny and an instant classic.)
Starring the original teenage heartthrob, James Dean, this coming-of-age classic follows a trio of troubled teens as they try to navigate their own issues and family drama.
Things get complicated for high school junior Lara Jean Covey when five of her secret love letters get mailed out to their recipients—including her friend Josh, who happens to be dating her older sister Margot. She quickly enlists the help of Peter Kavinsky to fake a romance in order to convince Josh that her letter meant nothing. Based on the YA book of the same name, this is a sweet ode to young love.
Young love can be tough, especially for 17-year-old Simon Spier who hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay. And that's not all—Simon falls for one of his classmates online but has no idea who this person is.
Sure, the plot seems like your run-of-the-mill male teen movie (hormone-fueled high schoolers on a quest to buy booze so that they can get laid), but it’s surprisingly funny and endearingly sweet.
A feel good rom-com that transports 13-year-old Jenna into adulthood, thanks to some clever birthday wish magic. But being a grown-up isn’t quite as fun as she thought it would be—good thing her old pal Matt is there to help.
Rachel has been dating Nick for several years, but she’s never met his family…until now.
For a dose of fantasy that's a little more badass, look no further than this dystopian science fiction-adventure flick. Jennifer Lawrence plays Katniss Everdeen, the brave member of the 12th district who volunteers to take her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games—an annual fight to the death.
Watch thirteen-year-old Kayla navigate the challenges of early adolescence (including social media and constant phone use) as she makes her way through the last week of middle school. This teenage movie is awkward, sweet and will give you all the feels.
Another John Hughes classic, this time starring Matthew Broderick as Ferris, a whipsmart high schooler who calls in sick, borrows a Ferrari and takes his friends on an epic one-day adventure around Chicago. But will the principal catch him before the day is over?
Don't you sometimes wish your kid could see the world from your perspective (and vice versa)? Enter this sweet flick that stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan as a mother and daughter whose bodies are switched thanks to a magical Chinese fortune cookie.
After drinking a psychic’s concoction, Ali is suddenly able to hear what men are thinking. As expected, her male colleagues don’t know what hit them.
In this modern twist on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, quick-witted and super smart Kat Stratford is totally uninterested in the boys at school. But her younger sister, Bianca, isn't allowed to date until Kat has a boyfriend. So, Bianca and nice guy Cameron join forces so that Kat meets handsome and rebellious Patrick Verona. And well, you'll just have to watch to see what happens next.
Directed by Olivia Wilde, this charming comedy about two best friends is the ultimate feel-good Friday night flick. When Amy and Molly realize how much they missed out on in high school because they were busy studying, they decide to make the most out of the night before graduation.
This beautiful Japanese film follows two teenagers—one in Tokyo and the other in a rural village—who suddenly begin to switch bodies. The duo fall in love and try to find each other even though they've never actually met or even know each other's names.
Anne Hathaway's breakout role as Mia Thermopolis, a regular girl who finds out that she's the Princess of the fictional country of Genovia. But being royalty isn't quite as fun as you think.
A middle-aged man gets the chance to rewrite his past when he somehow finds himself back in his 17-year-old body. Things seem great at first but being seventeen isn't so easy. So yeah, basically the opposite of 13 Going on 30 .
This classic musical may be set in the 1950s, but the soundtrack is just as good as ever.
For more killer tunes (but contemporary ones this time) check out this pop-perfect flick about an all-female a cappella group as they try to make their way back to the top.
Bring on the tissues—this moving story about a conservative New England prep school for boys is a tearjerker in its own right, but Robin Williams’s performance as an unconventional English teacher will really pull at your heartstrings.
Refreshing and laugh-out-loud funny, this adaptation of Phoebe Gloeckner's autobiographical novel takes an honest look at a teen’s complicated journey into womanhood. Parental advisory: The themes in this one are definitely more mature, so make sure you know your audience.
Follow the dysfunctional Hoover family as they road trip to California to support the youngest member of their clan in her bid to win the Little Miss Sunshine contest. Funny, touching and totally original.
We could have picked any film from director John Hughes’s canon, but this one reigns supreme. Five high schoolers—the jock, the punk, the geek, the popular girl and the outcast—bond over one day’s detention, and realize that maybe they’re not so different after all.
Adapted from a novel of the same name, this sensitive film follows a young high schooler with clinical depression as he navigates school, friends and his first love (Emma Watson).
Watch this one with your teen—it’s pure childhood nostalgia. A beautiful story of friendship, adventure and Devon Sawa.
This sweet coming-of-age story about a 15-year-old boy going on the road with an up-and-coming rock band in the 1970s is required viewing for every budding musician and/or journalist.
An animated adaptation of a graphic-novel memoir, this may feel like a very different childhood existence to the one you had (or the one your teen is experiencing), but nonetheless this coming-of-age movie set during the Islamic Revolution and told from a young girl’s point of view is a definite must-see.
Sean Penn’s best performance. Yep, we said it. This classic high school comedy takes a peak into the lives of multiple high school-ers trying to figure out the whole growing up thing in the ‘80s. Oh, and Matthew McConaughey’s there, too.
Remember that weird but momentous summer you had right after you graduated high school? This charming (and totally underrated) film follows four friends during that time, as they figure out their next step into adulthood. A fun flick that will make you feel pretty damn great at the end (and also possibly considering taking a bike tour of Italy).
A coming-of-age drama directed by Francis Ford Coppola that tells the story of the ongoing gang rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs in rural Oklahoma. It features a stellar cast that includes Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez and Tom Cruise. Stay gold, guys.
When Star runs away from home, she becomes friends with a group of teenagers, who aren’t the best influence. (Disclaimer: Viewer discretion is advised due to serious themes, including smoking, alcohol and sexual content.)
OK, so this Disney Pixar flick may be aimed at a younger audience, but viewers of all ages will fall in love with its sweet message, relatable emotions and lovable characters.
When it comes to teenage fantasy films, this vampire saga is the ultimate viewing experience. Watch with your kid and then discuss whether you're Team Edward or Team Jacob for the next six hours.
This dark comedy follows popular girl at school Veronica and her new boyfriend, J.D. who devise a plot to kill all the cool kids. (We told you it was dark.)
Set in 1970s Chicago, Roll Bounce follows 16-year-old Xavier and his friends, who have a passion for roller skating. When their go-to spot shuts down, they're forced to move to an upscale roller rink, where they enter a contest in hopes of maintaining their reputation.
Williams stars as 15–year-old Cyrus, a skilled choir director who has a hidden talent for writing rap lyrics. But when his best friend steals his work to get with Cyrus's crush, he has to step up and prove his skills to win her heart.
You'll want to keep a box of tissues nearby for this tearjerker about two teens with cystic fibrosis who want to be together but can't (in fact, they have to stay five feet apart at all times).
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The best movies for teens make you do both.
In these times, we're no longer looking for prestige viewing. It's too upsetting. What most of us long for is a big comfort-watch. And there's nothing more comforting than a swoony, cringey, hilarious teen movie. It's hard to pin down why these movies are so comforting. Maybe it’s because emotions during that age are so raw and powerful, they leave an impression, even years later. Maybe it’s because the first blush of love is always the strongest. Or maybe it’s because teenagers have absolutely no filter so the filthiest jokes come out of their mouths.
The best teen movies on Netflix do some of these, if not all. Whether you want a heart-tugging romantic movie , an awkward cringe comedy, an all-encompassing melodrama or a movie that uses high school as a metaphor for society at large, Netflix has a teen movie that’ll fit the bill. (Especially for those romantic comedy fans: With movies like To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before , Dude , Candy Jar and The Kissing Booth , Netflix has swept all corners of the rom-com.) Hey, you can even find a teen sci-fi movie with elements of time-travel in there. Just remember, as you think back to your days of acne and locker combinations, what it took to make it through to the other side and into your adulthood.
After The Kissing Booth turned out to be such an unexpected hit, a sequel was inevitable. This time, Elle still has to juggle her relationships with boyfriend Noah and best-friend Lee, all while college decisions loom. A third movie is reportedly in the works , filmed secretly back-to-back with this one.
For something that skews closer to melodrama, this movie, based on the novel by Jennifer Niven, follows two troubled teenagers who embark on a romance when they're assigned to work on a school project together. But are their feelings enough to overcome their personal issues?
Lara Jean, romantic heroine of To All the Boys I've Loved Before , has to navigate the ins and outs of her first real relationship — which gets even more complicated when a new boy enters the mix who may be an even better match for her.
Two teenage girls strike up a new friendship. The catch? One is the new girlfriend of the other's ex, and they carry on the friendship behind his back as if it's an affair.
Football-player Paul enlists Ellie, who makes money on the side by writing essays for other students, to write a love letter to a classmate named Aster Flores. The only problem? Ellie's in love with Aster, too.
It's a teen movie ... with a little bit of time travel. Two high school prodigies crack the ability to travel through time, though one of them uses it to try and change a traumatic event in her past, with consequences for the present.
Noah Centineo, Netflix's favorite heartthrob, stars as someone who offers his services as a fake date to earn money for college. Of course, real feelings get involved. Camila Mendez co-stars as Shelby, the snobby girl he thinks is out of his league, but wants to win over.
By now, you probably know the tale of Lara Jean, whose meddling sister mails personal letters to her all-time top-five crushes. But this is the movie that first gave Noah Centineo to the world, so there is absolutely no harm in watching it again.
Four friends make a bunch of ill-advised decisions during the last two weeks of high school — not that any of us would know anything about that. Lucy Hale, Awkwafina, Kathryn Prescott and Alexandra Shipp star in this story of teens acting out.
Or was this the movie that gave us Noah Centineo? Here, he plays Jamey, another sensitive heartthrob, this time opposite the shy and unpopular Sierra (Shannon Purser from Stranger Things ). Sierra gets involved in a Cyrano de Bergerac -style situation where she starts a relationship with Jamey — except he thinks her phone number belongs to someone else. How long can she keep up the mistaken identity?
Two ultra-competitive debate champs get thrown for a loop when when they have to stop facing off against each other and — uh-oh! — work on the same team. This movie is for anyone who loves rivals-turned-friend stories, like You've Got Mail or 10 Things I Hate About You .
Like so many teenagers before him, Alex Truelove in a love triangle of his own. Only this time, he can't decide between Claire, his longtime best friend (as per usual) — or a boy named Elliot.
If you're in the mood for something about self-love, this movie follows the plus-size teen (Danielle Macdonald), the daughter of a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston), who signs up for a beauty pageant to spite her mother — only to realize she's inspired others to try out, too.
Though Netflix famously doesn't release its box-office numbers, when this movie came out the company's Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos, told Vulture this was “ one of the most-watched movies in the country , and maybe in the world.” Perhaps its simple love-triangle setup is why it's so popular: It follows best-friends Elle and Lee (Joey King and Joel Courtney) as their relationship changes as they get older — and Elle develops a crush on Lee's brother (Jacob Elordi).
When their mom goes to jail, Deidra and Laney hatch a heist plan to keep them out of foster care. While that sounds like a dour setup for a movie, it's actually a comedy! And it's made all the better by a performance from Ashleigh Murray, a.k.a Josie from Riverdale .
Some movies have a romanticized view of the teenage years — Lady Bird does not. Instead, it follows a high school senior as she flounders through her last year of high school, trying to navigate her relationships with boys, old friends, new friends and her mother.
For something with a more supernatural bent, this movie follows the Groundhog Day-style template, where the protagonist has to live the same day over and over. This ti
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