Best Comedy Teen

Koyomi Araragi spent his last year of high school helping girls in his town resolve various supernatural afflictions. But now Araragi has departed for university, leaving his friends to fend for themselves against new problems and curses that plague them. Yotsugi Ononoki, once a human corpse and now...

After foiling a world-threatening plot, Shigeo "Mob" Kageyama returns to tackle the more exhausting aspects of his mundane life—starting with filling out his school's nerve-racking career form. Meanwhile, he continues to assist his mentor Arataka Reigen and the office's new recruit, Katsuya Serizawa...

Almost Famous chronicles the experiences of a young journalist in the early 1970s. The film follows him while touring with the rock band Stillwater and working on his initial cover story for Rolling Stone magazine. It is based on Cameron Crowe’s own formative experience as a writer for the publicati...

After the accident in which she lost her mother, 16-year-old Tooru moves in with her grandfather, but due to his home being renovated, is unable to continue living with him. Claiming she will find someone to stay with but also fearing the criticism of her family and not wanting to burden any of her...

A peculiar transfer student named Ougi Oshino has just arrived at Naoetsu Private High School. She is quickly introduced to senior student Koyomi Araragi by their mutual friend Kanbaru Suruga, in hopes of obtaining advice regarding a strange discovery she has made. After taking a look at the school'...

Returning from their summer vacation, the students of Class 3-E at the prestigious Kunugigaoka Middle School find themselves up against unbeatable odds. Faced with the possibility of world annihilation, the students must come up with increasingly elaborate and creative ways to kill their teacher, th...

Stand by Me is a 1986 American drama comedy focusing on four adolescent friends navigating their relationships and facing personal challenges during an eventful summer. The film’s enduring appeal stems from its honest portrayal of boyhood adventure and the profound bonds formed between young men. It...

Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student, manages to survive a vampire attack with the help of Meme Oshino, a strange man residing in an abandoned building. Though being saved from vampirism and now a human again, several side effects such as superhuman healing abilities and enhanced vision...

Bo Burnham's directorial debut, 'Eighth Grade,' offers a painfully honest and hilariously awkward portrayal of Kayla Day, a shy and anxious middle schooler navigating the final week of eighth grade. The film masterfully captures the anxieties and insecurities of adolescence in the age of social medi...

Dazed and Confused depicts the final day of school in 1976 Austin, Texas, through a collection of interwoven storylines involving various teenage groups. The film’s ensemble cast portrays diverse activities including hazing, athletic dilemmas, and social gatherings at locations like a pool hall. It...

Chak De! India is a 2007 Indian film about Kabir Khan, a former field hockey captain who faces prejudice and seeks redemption. Seven years after a defeat to Pakistan, he coaches the India women’s national team, attempting to transform a difficult group of players into champions. The story explores t...

Ghost World depicts the experiences of two teenage girls, Enid and Rebecca, navigating social isolation following high school graduation. The narrative centers on their evolving dynamic as Enid’s focus shifts towards a relationship with an adult man, Seymour. This change creates tension within their...

Our Beloved Summer is a South Korean romantic comedy television series directed by Kim Yoon-jin and written by Lee Na-eun. It centers on a former high school couple, Choi Woo-shik and Kim Da-mi, who reunite due to the resurgence of a previously filmed documentary. The cast also includes Kim Sung-che...

Sing Street is a film set in 1980s Dublin focusing on Conor’s journey to create a band. The movie explores themes of first love and artistic ambition through its original music soundtrack. It resonates with anyone interested in the indie music scene, 80s culture, or stories about youthful dreams and...

Nobuta wo Produce is a Japanese drama series based on Gen Shiraiwa’s novel. It portrays the complex relationships between students striving for social acceptance within a high school environment. The story examines how popularity and peer pressure shape individual actions and interactions among teen...

The film centers around Barbie and Ken’s unexpected journey to Barbieland after experiencing a shared existential crisis. Their adventure explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the complexities of relationships within this fantastical world. The story unfolds through interactions wi...

Kyoutarou Ichikawa may look like a shy and reserved middle school student, but deep within his heart is a bloodthirsty killer. His ultimate desire is to see his classmate Anna Yamada's beautiful face writhing in pain before he ends her life. But this fantasy may never come to fruition, as Ichikawa s...

Scream, released in 1996, is a horror film set in Woodsboro, California. The narrative centers around Sidney Prescott and her companions who are pursued by a masked murderer coinciding with the anniversary of a previous death. The cast includes David Arquette, Neve Campbell, and Courteney Cox among...

The Baby-Sitters Club is a television adaptation of Ann M. Martin’s popular book series. This comedy-drama explores the lives and friendships of a group of teenage girls who start their own babysitting business in Stoneybrook, Connecticut. It resonates with viewers who appreciate stories about child...

Pleasantville is a 1998 film about two teenagers transported into the world of a black-and-white 1950s sitcom. The siblings find themselves within a meticulously ordered town populated by characters adhering to conventional social norms. Their presence begins to disrupt the established order and int...

After the murder of her father, Ryuuko Matoi has been wandering the land in search of his killer. Following her only lead—the missing half of his invention, the Scissor Blade—she arrives at the prestigious Honnouji Academy, a high school unlike any other. The academy is ruled by the imposing and col...

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a 1986 comedy film centered on a Chicago-based high school student who orchestrates an unauthorized absence from school with two companions. The narrative follows the protagonist’s efforts to experience a day of leisure, incorporating direct address to the audience as he...

Risky Business is a 1983 comedy-drama starring Tom Cruise. The film portrays Joel Goodson, a teenager, navigating an unsupervised weekend after his parents depart. Its notable depiction of youthful recklessness and burgeoning sexuality gained attention. It’s primarily for audiences interested in com...

Couple or Trouble is a South Korean television series from MBC that aired in 2006. Starring Han Ye-seul and Oh Ji-ho, the show follows the complicated romantic relationships of teenagers. It gained recognition during its broadcast period and remains notable for its portrayal of adolescent love stori...

If a survey were conducted to see if people believed in aliens, time travelers, or maybe espers, most would say they do not; average high school student Kyon considers himself among the non-believers. However, on his first day of school, he meets a girl who soon turns his world upside down. During c...

Atypical is an American television series centered around Sam Gardner, an autistic teenager living in Connecticut. The show spans four seasons, beginning with its initial eight episodes in 2017 and concluding with a ten-episode fourth season released in 2021. It follows his experiences navigating fa...

Mean Girls is a 2004 comedy film about a teenager, Cady Heron, who transitions from homeschooling in Africa to American high school. She becomes involved with two classmates and develops a strategy against Regina George, the head of a prominent social group called “The Plastics.” The story explores...

The Way, Way Back portrays a poignant coming-of-age story about a troubled teenager, Duncan, navigating summer with his family in rural Massachusetts. The film explores themes of isolation and finding connection through an unexpected friendship. It’s notable for its realistic depiction of adolescent...

Parker Lewis Can’t Lose was an American teen sitcom broadcast on Fox from 1990 to 1993. The series centered around Santo Domingo High School student Parker Lewis, who faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. It drew inspiration from the film *Ferris Bueller's Day Off* in its depiction of a resourc...