The 125+ Best PG-13 Comedy-Drama Movies

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Updated August 30, 2023 1.4K votes 139 voters
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List of PG-13 comedy-drama movies, ranked from best to worst with movie trailers when available. This list takes the best PG-13 comedy-drama movies and pits them against each other to see once and for all what the greatest PG-13 Comedy-drama movie of all time is. This list of popular PG-13 comedy-drama movies includes information like who directed the film, when it was released and which actors starred in the movie. If you think the top PG-13 Comedy-drama movie isn't as high as it should be then be sure to vote it up so it can take its rightful place among the other great PG-13 Comedy-drama films on this list. If you're trying to find a specific PG-13 Comedy-drama film you can search this list and filter to find what you're looking for.

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Clint Eastwood and Woody Allen have both directed a Comedy-drama PG-13 film, as have other really creative and talented directors.

Most divisive: The Break-Up
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  • Pleasantville
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    Pleasantville

    Tobey Maguire, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen
    12 votes
    • Released: 1998
    • Directed by: Gary Ross
    In Pleasantville, siblings David (Tobey Maguire) and Jennifer (Reese Witherspoon) find themselves transported into the black-and-white world of a 1950s TV show. The duo, initially perceived as anomalies in this retrograde reality, gradually bring color and modern sensibilities to Pleasantville's inhabitants. As they challenge the town's traditional values, upheaval ensues. Directed by Gary Ross, the film artfully employs a blend of drama, comedy, and fantasy elements. It won three Satellite Awards and was nominated for three Academy Awards. This witty social commentary brilliantly juxtaposes mid-century nostalgia with contemporary attitudes.

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  • She's All That
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    She's All That

    Freddie Prinze, Rachael Leigh Cook, Matthew Lillard
    11 votes
    • Released: 1999
    • Directed by: Robert Iscove
    She's All That is a 1999 romantic comedy, directed by Robert Iscove. The film centers around high school jock Zack Siler (Freddie Prinze Jr.) who, after being dumped by his girlfriend, makes a bet that he can turn any girl into prom queen within six weeks. Enter Laney Boggs (Rachael Leigh Cook), an introverted art student, the subject of Zack's transformation experiment. As Zack navigates the challenges of this undertaking, unexpected feelings begin to emerge. This lighthearted film explores themes of popularity, authenticity, and the unpredictability of love in the high school setting.

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  • Saved!
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    Saved!

    Jena Malone, Mandy Moore, Macaulay Culkin
    11 votes
    • Released: 2004
    • Directed by: Brian Dannelly
    In Saved!, Mary (Jena Malone), a devout high school student, experiences a crisis of faith when she becomes pregnant after attempting to save her gay boyfriend. She navigates the tumultuous waters of teenage life and religious fervor with her rebellious friend Cassandra (Eva Amurri), the only Jewish girl in their Christian school. Striding between satire and teen drama, this movie humorously unravels notions of faith, friendship, and acceptance in an evangelical world. Mandy Moore shines as the holier-than-thou Hilary Faye, while Macaulay Culkin adds intrigue as Roland, Hilary's wheelchair-bound brother.

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  • City Slickers
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    City Slickers

    Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby
    15 votes
    • Released: 1991
    • Directed by: Ron Underwood
    City Slickers, a comedy-western film, follows the life of Mitch Robbins (Billy Crystal), a radio ad salesman. On his 39th birthday, he and his two friends, Phil Berquist (Daniel Stern) and Ed Furillo (Bruno Kirby), embark on a two-week cattle drive from New Mexico to Colorado. This adventure is designed to help them escape their city lives. Along the way, they encounter Curly Washburn (Jack Palance), an intimidating cowboy who won an Academy Award for this role. The combination of humor, friendship, and self-discovery makes this movie a must-watch.

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  • Pretty in Pink
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    Pretty in Pink

    Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Andrew McCarthy
    18 votes
    • Released: 1986
    • Directed by: Howard Deutch
    In Pretty in Pink, a classic '80s teen drama, high school senior Andie Walsh (Molly Ringwald) navigates the social divide between wealth and poverty. Andie, from a modest background, finds herself torn between her childhood friend Duckie Dale (Jon Cryer), who harbors unrequited feelings for her, and affluent Blane McDonough (Andrew McCarthy). As prom night approaches, Andie must wrestle with the class differences that threaten to keep her and Blane apart while also dealing with Duckie's romantic advances. A poignant exploration of love and socio-economic disparity, this film remains a beloved staple of its genre.

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  • As Good as It Gets
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    As Good as It Gets

    Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear
    20 votes
    • Released: 1997
    • Directed by: James L. Brooks
    In the heart of New York City, As Good as It Gets unravels a story of unlikely friendships and personal growth. Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson), an irascible novelist with obsessive-compulsive disorder, finds his life intertwined with that of Carol Connelly (Helen Hunt), a hardworking waitress, and Simon Bishop (Greg Kinnear), his gay artist neighbor. Directed by James L. Brooks, this comedy-drama explores their evolving relationships amidst trials and tribulations. Nicholson and Hunt's performances earned them Academy Awards for Best Actor and Actress respectively, while the film itself was nominated for Best Picture.

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