Best Teen

The Breakfast Club is the definitive coming-of-age film of the 1980s. By trapping five high school students from different social cliques in a Saturday detention, John Hughes creates a space for raw,...

A self-proclaimed teenage psychopath and a rebellious girl run away from home on a road trip that goes horribly wrong. This series is a dark, stylish, and surprisingly tender exploration of trauma and...

The Inbetweeners is a quintessential British teen sitcom that follows four friends as they navigate the awkward, often humiliating, and hilarious world of secondary school. Known for its crude humor,...

Happy Death Day is a fun, high-concept slasher that uses the 'Groundhog Day' time-loop premise to great effect. A college student must relive the day of her murder over and over until she can identify...

A brilliant modernization of Jane Austen's 'Emma,' this 1995 film is a fashion-forward, hilarious, and surprisingly smart look at high school life in Beverly Hills. Alicia Silverstone's performance as...

'10 Things I Hate About You' (1999) is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew,' set in a high school environment. Heath Ledger's charismatic performance as Patrick Verona and Ju...

Holden Caulfields journey through New York City after being expelled from prep school remains the definitive portrait of teenage alienation. Salingers use of a distinct, colloquial voice captures the...

School of Rock is a hilarious and heartwarming comedy about a struggling musician who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school and forms a rock band with his students. The films infe...

Donnie Darko is a mind-bending cult classic that blends teen drama, science fiction, and psychological horror. After narrowly escaping a freak accident, a troubled teenager begins to experience vision...

Love, Simon is a groundbreaking romantic comedy about a teenage boy who is struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. The film explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the importance of being...

This 2020 Netflix film offers a unique and thoughtful perspective on love and connection. It follows Ellie, a shy and introverted student who secretly helps a jock write love letters to the girl they...

Talk to Me is a fresh, terrifying take on the possession subgenre. When a group of friends discovers they can conjure spirits using an embalmed hand, they become addicted to the thrill, until one of t...

American Vandal is a brilliant, hilarious satire of the true-crime documentary genre. It follows a high school student investigating a series of juvenile pranks, treating the investigation with the sa...

A nostalgic 1986 adventure film, 'SpaceCamp' follows a group of teenagers attending a NASA space camp who accidentally get launched into orbit aboard a space shuttle. The film combines humor, exciteme...

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a classic 80s comedy about a high school student who fakes an illness to skip school and have an epic day of adventure in Chicago. The film is known for its humor, charm, a...

Freaky is a clever body-swap slasher that sees a high school girl switch bodies with a notorious serial killer. The film is a fun, energetic take on the slasher genre, featuring great performances by...

Clone High is a satirical animated series that parodies high school life through the lens of clones of historical figures. The show's irreverent humor and clever writing made it a cult classic. While...

Richard Linklater's 'Dazed and Confused' is a hilarious and nostalgic look at the last day of high school in 1976 Texas. The film captures the spirit of rebellion and the anxieties of transitioning to...

The 2020 reboot of Saved by the Bell attempts to recapture the nostalgia of the original series while addressing contemporary issues. While the show features appearances from original cast members, th...

Jennifer's Body is a cult classic that was ahead of its time. It follows a high school cheerleader who becomes possessed by a demon and starts feeding on her male classmates. The film is a sharp, dark...

Created by Mindy Kaling, this series follows the life of Devi Vishwakumar, a first-generation Indian-American teenager navigating high school, grief, and a complicated love life. The show is known for...

Rian Johnsons directorial debut, 'Brick,' is a unique neo-noir film set in a high school environment. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays a teenager investigating his ex-girlfriends disappearance, navigating a...

Next Gen is an action-packed sci-fi film about a lonely girl who forms an unlikely bond with a top-secret robot. Set in a future where robots are ubiquitous, the film explores themes of technology, fr...

Sex Education (2019-2023) centers on Otis Milburn, a socially awkward teenager who starts an underground sex therapy clinic at his school with his friend Eric. The series tackles sensitive topics like...

G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona's 'Ms. Marvel' introduces Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teenager who gains superpowers. The vibrant artwork and relatable characters make it a fantastic entry p...

Jodi Kreyman, a 6'4" teenager, experiences a sudden surge in popularity after a video of her singing goes viral in 'Tall Girl.' The film explores themes of self-esteem, body image, and the pressures o...

Atypical is a coming-of-age series that follows Sam, a teenager on the autism spectrum, as he navigates the challenges of high school, independence, and his first romantic relationships. The show is p...

Dear Evan Hansen (2021) is a contemporary musical exploring themes of grief, social anxiety, and the search for belonging. Ben Platt reprises his role as Evan, a teenager who becomes entangled in a li...

Warm Bodies is a charming and unique take on the zombie genre, told from the perspective of a zombie named R. As he begins to regain his humanity after falling for a human girl, the film explores them...