The films on this list of the best movies for teenagers have ranked by the community as the best teen movies in any genre. These are movies about teenagers or made for teenagers and most deal with issues and stories teens can directly relate to. What are the best movies for teenagers?
This list has the best movies for teenagers, many of which have been top box office hits and have received many awards! Teen movies often star teenaged characters and tell stories involving popular teen issues like peer pressure and finding one's own identity. Many of these movies are classic PG-13 comedy movies.
The best movies for teenagers on this list include classics like Clueless, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Mean Girls, Heathers, The Breakfast Club, Bring it On, and 10 Things I Hate About You. Vote up the best teen movies below or add a film you think is great that isn't already on the list.
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33487Clueless
Alicia Silverstone, Brittany MurphyReleased: 1995
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Clueless is a 1995 American comedy film loosely based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma. It... more2
31280Easy A
Emma Stone, Amanda BynesReleased: 2010
Directed by: Will Gluck
Easy A is a 2010 American teen comedy film directed by Will Gluck. A clean-cut high school... more3
24179Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Charlie Sheen, Matthew BroderickReleased: 1986
Directed by: John Hughes
Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a 1986 American comedy film written, produced and directed by John... more4
21785Bring It On
Kirsten Dunst, Eliza DushkuReleased: 2000
Directed by: Peyton Reed
Bring It On is a 2000 American teen comedy film that was directed by Peyton Reed and written... more5
463315Mean Girls
Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdamsReleased: 2004
Directed by: Mark Waters
Mean Girls is a 2004 American teen comedy film. Mark Waters directed, and Tina Fey wrote the... more6
13979Cruel Intentions
Reese Witherspoon, Sarah Michelle GellarReleased: 1999
Directed by: Roger Kumble
Cruel Intentions is a 1999 American drama film starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe,... more7
9760Weird Science
Robert Downey Jr., Kelly LeBrockReleased: 1985
Directed by: John Hughes
Weird Science is a 1985 American teen sci-fi comedy film written and directed by John Hughes... more8
155232Superbad
Emma Stone, Seth RogenReleased: 2007
Directed by: Greg Mottola
Superbad is a 2007 American teen comedy film directed by Greg Mottola and starring Jonah Hill... more9
197303American Pie
Alyson Hannigan, Tara ReidReleased: 1999
Directed by: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
American Pie is a 1999 teen comedy film written by Adam Herz and directed by brothers Paul and... more10
117208Dazed and Confused
Ben Affleck, Milla JovovichReleased: 1993
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Dazed and Confused is a 1993 coming of age comedy film written and directed by Richard... more11
167259Juno
Jennifer Garner, Ellen PageReleased: 2007
Directed by: Jason Reitman
Juno is a 2007 Canadian-American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman and written by... more12
22975Sixteen Candles
John Cusack, Molly RingwaldReleased: 1984
Directed by: John Hughes
Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming-of-age comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael... more13
19466Thirteen
Vanessa Hudgens, Evan Rachel WoodReleased: 2003
Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
Thirteen is a 2003 semi-autobiographical American drama film directed by Catherine Hardwicke,... more14
19268The Goonies
Corey Feldman, Josh BrolinReleased: 1985
Directed by: Richard Donner
The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Richard Donner. The... more15
114194The Lost Boys
Kiefer Sutherland, Corey FeldmanReleased: 1987
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
The Lost Boys is a 1987 American teen horror film starring Jason Patric, Corey Haim, Kiefer... more16
68143Not Another Teen Movie
Chris Evans, Lacey ChabertReleased: 2001
Directed by: Joel Gallen
Not Another Teen Movie is a 2001 American teen comedy film directed by Joel Gallen, released... more17
10632Grease
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-JohnReleased: 1978
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Grease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy-drama film directed by Randal Kleiser and... more18
30618210 Things I Hate About You
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle UnionReleased: 1999
Directed by: Gil Junger
10 Things I Hate About You is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Gil Junger, and... more19
184114High School Musical
Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley TisdaleReleased: 2006
Directed by: Kenny Ortega
High School Musical is a 2006 American teen/children's romantic comedy musical television film... more20
136269Napoleon Dynamite
Haylie Duff, Jon HederReleased: 2004
Directed by: Jared Hess
Napoleon Dynamite is a 2004 American independent art-house comedy film written by Jared and... more21
323238The Breakfast Club
Judd Nelson, Molly RingwaldReleased: 1985
Directed by: John Hughes
The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and... more22
8445Pump Up the Volume
Christian Slater, Seth GreenReleased: 1990
Directed by: Allan Moyle
Pump Up the Volume is a 1990 comedy-drama film written and directed by Allan Moyle and... more23
114113The DUFF
Mae Whitman, Robbie AmellReleased: 2015
Directed by: Ari Sandel
The DUFF is a 2015 American teen comedy film directed by Ari Sandel, based on the novel by... more24
6964West Side Story
Natalie Wood, Rita MorenoReleased: 1961
Directed by: Jerome Robbins, Robert Wise
West Side Story is a 1961 American romantic musical drama film directed by Robert Wise and... more25
8086The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Emma Watson, Nina DobrevReleased: 2012
Directed by: Stephen Chbosky
The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a 2012 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film, and an... more
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