Best Teen

Prison Playbook is a 2017 South Korean television series directed by Shin Won-ho and starring Park Hae-soo and Jung Kyung-ho. The drama aired on tvN from November 22, 2017 to January 18, 2018, spanning sixteen episodes broadcast weekly. It marked Park Hae-soo’s debut as a lead actor in a television...

In a bright, grandiose city, a young boy and girl look for their partners amidst a technicolor tour de force. As the two embark on their respective quests, they encounter the familiar faces of those who have made their mark on the Pokémon world. Villains, champions, rivals, and professors alike grac...

Superbad (2007) remains the gold standard for modern teen buddy comedies. The film perfectly captures the anxieties and awkwardness of adolescence, centered around two inseparable friends, Seth and Evan, desperately trying to score alcohol and attend a party. The raw, honest portrayal of male friend...

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...

On a cold December day, Kyon arrives at school prepared for another outing with his fellow SOS Brigade members. However, much to his surprise, he discovers that almost everything has changed completely: Haruhi Suzumiya and Itsuki Koizumi are nowhere to be found; Mikuru Asahina does not recognize him...

Hot Stove League is a South Korean television series broadcast by SBS from December 2019 to February 2020. The show features Namkoong Min, Park Eun-bin, Oh Jung-se, and Jo Byeong-kyu in the story of the Dreams baseball team, consistently ranked as the league’s worst performing squad over four years.

Pan’s Labyrinth is a Spanish drama film from 2006 exploring themes of resistance and imagination during the Spanish Civil War. It tells the story of Ofelia, a young girl who escapes into a fantastical world to cope with the harsh realities surrounding her. The movie combines historical events – spec...

Friday Night Lights centers on the Dillon Panthers, a high school football team in rural West Texas. The series explores themes of community, family, and various social issues through the lens of the team’s activities and its surrounding environment. It features a cast portraying coaches, players, a...

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...

Weak Hero Class 1 is a South Korean drama series based on the popular Naver webtoon of the same name. The show explores themes of bullying and justice through the lens of high school students. It’s notable for its dark atmosphere and intense action sequences. This program is primarily intended for v...

Merlí is a Spanish television series exploring philosophical concepts through the lens of a teenage classroom. The show features Merlí, a teacher who leads students in examining complex ideas like existentialism and morality. Primarily in Catalan, it’s notable for its intelligent approach to teen dr...

Carrie is a horror-drama exploring the devastating effects of abuse and isolation. The story follows a teenage girl who develops extraordinary psychic abilities after years of torment. It’s notable for its portrayal of psychological trauma and the consequences of unchecked anger. This film is releva...

Ivan’s Childhood is a 1962 Soviet drama directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, adapted from Vladimir Bogomolov’s short story “Ivan.” The film stars Nikolai Burlyayev and features a cast including Valentin Zubkov and Irma Raush, exploring themes of childhood during wartime. It was co-written by multiple indiv...

The aloof protagonist: a bookworm who is deeply detached from the world he resides in. He has no interest in others and is firmly convinced that nobody has any interest in him either. His story begins when he stumbles across a handwritten book, titled Living with Dying. He soon identifies it as a se...

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'...

It Follows is a 2014 horror film centered around a young woman relentlessly pursued by an unseen supernatural force. The narrative follows her attempts to evade this entity with the assistance of several supporting characters. The film premiered at Cannes and subsequently received a wide theatrical...

Polseres vermelles is a Spanish drama series set in a children’s hospital. Created by Albert Espinosa and Pau Freixas, it explores themes of illness, friendship, and medical challenges through the eyes of young patients and their dedicated staff. The show offers a realistic portrayal of pediatric he...

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...

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) centers around a group of teenagers stalked by Freddy Krueger, an undead killer targeting them in their dreams. Krueger seeks revenge for his own death and the actions taken against him by the teenagers’ parents. The film establishes Krueger as a supernatural threat...

Makoto Shinkai’s *Your Name* is a critically acclaimed animated film exploring themes of identity and connection through a narrative about two teenagers who inexplicably swap bodies. The film, notable for its stunning animation and emotionally resonant story, has achieved significant commercial succ...

Heartstopper is a British television series adapted from Alice Oseman’s graphic novels. The show centers on the evolving relationship between Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring at Truham Grammar School. It explores themes of romance, friendship, and personal development alongside considerations of sexua...

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...