Best Teen Comedy

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,...

This film helped launch the modern era of Judd Apatow-style comedies, blending raunchy humor with a surprisingly sweet and grounded story. Steve Carell's performance is both funny and vulnerable, maki...

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...

Family Ties, airing from 1982 to 1989, captured the cultural shift happening in the 1980s. The show revolved around a liberal couple and their four children, particularly focusing on Alex P. Keaton, a...

A riotous, absurdist take on the high school comedy genre. Two unpopular queer girls start a fight club under the guise of female empowerment, but their true goal is to hook up with cheerleaders. The...

Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000), though tragically short-lived, is a critically acclaimed coming-of-age series set in the 1980s. It follows a group of high school students as they navigate the social hie...

The Hangover revitalized the R-rated buddy comedy with its high-concept premise and relentless pacing. The mystery of what happened during a wild bachelor party in Las Vegas drives the plot, keeping t...

Awkward. (2011-2016) chronicles the life of Jenna Hamilton, a teenage girl whose life is thrown into chaos after a viral accident. The series explores themes of social media, self-image, and the chall...

John Hughes defined the teen comedy genre of the 1980s with films like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Ferris Buellers Day Off. His screenplays were characterized by their relatable character...

Drake & Josh, starring Drake Bell and Josh Peck, is a classic teen sitcom about two stepbrothers navigating the challenges of family and adolescence. The shows humor relies heavily on slapstick and wi...

This 1988 cult classic is a darkly satirical take on the teen movie genre. Veronica Sawyer, a member of the popular clique known as the Heathers, becomes embroiled in a plot to eliminate them after be...

The Hangover: The Reunion is a comedy about a group of friends who wake up after a wild night out and have to find their missing friend. The film explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the c...

The Hangover Part III is a comedy about a group of friends who wake up after a wild night out and have to find their missing friend. The film explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the chall...

Mean Girls is a sharp, witty satire of high school social hierarchies. Written by Tina Fey, the script is incredibly clever, filled with iconic lines that have become part of the cultural lexicon. The...

A modern take on 'The Scarlet Letter,' 'Easy A' (2010) follows Olive Penderghast, a high school student who pretends to be promiscuous to help a friend. The film is witty, clever, and features a break...

This comedic film follows three scouts who must use their wilderness survival skills to navigate a zombie apocalypse. The film's over-the-top humor and absurd situations make it a lighthearted and ent...

The Hangover: The Aftermath is a comedy about a group of friends who wake up after a wild night out and have to find their missing friend. The film explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the...

The Hangover Part II is a comedy about a group of friends who wake up after a wild night out and have to find their missing friend. The film explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and the challe...

Derry Girls is a vibrant, hilarious, and deeply moving sitcom set in Northern Ireland during the 1990s. It follows a group of teenage girls navigating school, family, and friendship against the backdr...

Big Mouth is an animated series that explores the awkward, messy, and hilarious realities of puberty. It uses surreal metaphors like 'Hormone Monsters' to represent the intense emotions and physical c...

The Amanda Show, starring Amanda Bynes, was a sketch comedy show aimed at a younger audience. The shows humor was often absurd and relied on improvisation and quirky characters. While some sketches we...

The Hangover: The Final Chapter is a comedy about a group of friends who wake up after a wild night out and have to find their missing friend. The film explores themes of self-discovery, identity, and...