Top 10 Teenage Movies Every Teen Must Watch

Number 10. He’s All That. Directed by Mark Waters. This film follows Padgett Sawyer, a popular high school influencer who, after a public breakup, sets out to transform an unpopular and misunderstood classmate, Cameron Kweller, into prom king as part of a challenge to salvage her reputation. As Padgett helps Cameron with his makeover, they start to develop a genuine connection, and she begins to question her shallow, social-media-driven world.The film is a light, feel-good journey about self-discovery, second chances, and learning that appearances aren’t everything, but critics were less kind to this remake, giving it a 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 4.3 on IMDb.

Number 9. The Kissing Booth. Directed by Vince Marcello.This movie follows Elle Evans, a high schooler who navigates the tricky waters of friendship and romance when she develops a crush on her best friend Lee’s older brother, Noah.Things get complicated when Elle ends up kissing Noah at a school carnival booth, setting off a series of events that test her loyalty to her best friend, her feelings for Noah, and her own sense of self.While the film hits familiar rom-com beats, it delivers a heartwarming exploration of first love, friendship, and the struggles of growing up. This fun yet divisive film has a loyal fanbase but scored only 17% on Rotten Tomatoes despite a decent 6.0 IMDb rating.

Number 8. Tall Girl.Directed by Nzingha Stewart. The film centers around Jodi Kreyman, a 6’1” high schooler who has always felt self-conscious about her height, especially when compared to her peers. As Jodi deals with bullying, unrequited love for her longtime crush, and the arrival of a new foreign exchange student who challenges her perceptions of beauty and confidence, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The film tackles themes of body image, self-worth, and the importance of embracing one’s uniqueness with both humor and heart. earning 37% on Rotten Tomatoes and 5.2 on IMDb.

Number 7. The Perfect Date. Directed by Chris Nelson. the film follows Brooks Rattigan, a high school senior who creates a dating app offering his services as a pretend boyfriend for any occasion. His plan to earn money for college takes an unexpected turn when he develops real feelings for one of his clients, Celia, while navigating his own complicated feelings for his childhood friend, Sierra. As Brooks juggles his fake relationships and his growing emotions, the film explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the pressure of living up to expectations. While light and entertaining, it falls short for some, earning 65% on Rotten Tomatoes and 5.8 on IMDb.

Number 6. The Babysitter. Directed by McG.The film follows 12-year-old Cole,who discovers that his seemingly sweet babysitter Bee is part of a satanic cult.When Cole witnesses her and her friends performing a ritualistic murder, he must fight for his life as they try to hunt him down to cover their tracks. With its mix of outrageous humor, creative kills, and sharp wit, The Babysitter embraces its campy horror roots while delivering genuine thrills The Babysitter is a gleefully dark, entertaining horror-comedy that’s as fun as it is bloody.This horror-comedy balances bloody scares with laughs, delivering a memorable rollercoaster ride that scores 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 6.3 on IMDb.