Streaming > Streaming TV, Movies, & More The Best Teen Movies on Netflix (June 2023) Relive the ups and downs of high school—from a safe distance By Yoona Wagener Yoona Wagener Writer, Commerce Editor Bowling Green State University Yoona Wagener is a tech editor and writer. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 31, 2023 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming TV, Movies, & More Netflix Hulu Disney+ Prime Video Apple TV+ Favorite Events Teen movies have been making a comeback in recent years, especially on Netflix, but they've never really gone out of style. These films include Netflix originals along with some old-school picks and serve up everything you’d expect from the genre: heartache, romance, coming-of-age lessons, and the timeless tradition of parties without parental supervision. 01 of 19 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Movie (2022) — Heroes in a Half Shell Go Intergalactic Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.0/10Genre: Animation, Action, AdventureStarring: Ben Schwartz, Jim Pirri, Haley Joel OsmentDirector: Andy Suriano, Ant WardMotion Picture Rating: TV-Y7Runtime: 1 hour, 22 minutes Casey Jones (Haley Joel Osment) travels through time to warn Leonardo (Ben Schwartz) and his brothers about an extraterrestrial threat. Will the team rise to protect the world from Krang (Jim Pirri) and his army? This movie is based on the 2018 Nickelodeon TMNT series, not to be confused with the 2012 Nickelodeon TMNT series. If you like the movie, you can watch all of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Netflix. Watch 'Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' on Netflix 02 of 19 Home Team (2022): A Feel-Good Football Comedy Loosely Based on a True Story Netflix IMDb Rating: 5.8/10Genre: Comedy, SportStarring: Kevin James, Taylor LautnerDirector: Charles Francis Kinnane, Daniel KinnaneMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 35 minutes Sean Payton has the dubious honor of being the first modern NFL football coach suspended for an entire season. During his downtime, he took over coaching his son's football team. This comedy sports film starring Kevin James is based on real-life events. Watch 'Home Team' on Netflix 03 of 19 The Half of It (2020): A Hopeful Love Story Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.9/10Genre: Comedy, Drama, RomanceStarring: Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis LemireDirector: Alice WuMotion Picture Rating: PG-13Runtime: 1 hour, 44 minutes When a lovesick football player named Paul begs loner Ellie to help him woo popular-girl Aster with a love letter, Ellie finds herself in a confusing love triangle. This intelligent and sincere story tackles friendship and self-discovery and offers a texting-era twist on Cyrano de Bergerac-style love letters and mistaken identity. Watch 'The Half of It' on Netflix 04 of 19 Chupa (2023): E.T. Meets Mexican Folklore Netflix IMDb Rating: 5.6/10Genre: Action, Adventure, DramaStarring: Demián Bichir, Christian Slater, Evan WhittenDirector: Jonás CuarónRating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 35 minutes While visiting his family in Mexico, Alex (Evan Whitten) meets a baby chupacabra. Although he believes Chupacabras to be ferocious, Chupa is adorable and friendly, so Alex vows to protect his new friend from the scientists who want to experiment on him. In the long tradition of “boy and his (fill in the blank)” movies, Chupa hits all the familiar notes, but the connection to Mexican folklore puts a fresh spin on the concept. Watch 'Chupa' on Netflix 05 of 19 Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild (2021)—A More Faithful Adaptation of Capcom's Popular Game Series Netflix IMDb Rating: 5.4/10Genre: Animated, ActionStarring: Dante Basco, Erica Lindbeck, Brando EatonDirector: Steve YamamotoMotion Picture Rating: TV-PGRuntime: 58 minutes If the 2020 Monster Hunter film adaptation starring Milla Jovovich felt lacking, give this new animated movie a chance. Focusing on the character Aiden (a.k.a the "Excitable A-Lister" last seen in the video game Monster Hunter: World), it promises to stick more faithfully to its source material. During the film, Aiden and his fellow hunters track down and battle a fearsome Elder Dragon to protect their village. Fans of the video game franchise can expect plenty of nods and Easter eggs, and even a quippy, adorable Palico! Watch 'Monster Hunter: Legends of the Guild' on Netflix 06 of 19 Confessions of an Invisible Girl (2021): A Sweet Comedy About Not Fitting In Netflix IMDb Rating: 5.2/10Genre: Comedy, DramaStarring: Klara Castanho, Júlia Rabello, Stepan NercessianDirector: Bruno GarottiMotion Picture Rating: TV-PGRuntime: 1 hour, 31 minutes This Brazilian teen film stars Klara Castanho as Tetê, a socially awkward loner who feels unaccepted at school and home. But, when she's forced to move to a new city and start over at a new school, she tries her best to improve her life. This cute comedy will strike a nerve in anyone who's ever felt they don't quite fit in. Watch 'Confessions of an Invisible Girl' on Netflix 07 of 19 The Magician's Elephant (2023): A Fairy Tale in the Fallout of War Netflix IMDb Rating: 7.8/10Genre: Animation, Adventure, ComedyStarring: Noah Jupe, Benedict Wong, Natasia DemetriouDirector: Wendy RogersMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 39 minutes After a war that left him an orphan, Peter (Noah Jupe) desperately searches for his sister Adele (Pixie Davies). Following the advice of a fortune teller, he sets out in search of an elephant. The Magician's Elephant is an adaptation of a 2009 book by Kate DiCamillo. The movie isn't quite as dark as the novel, but in the tradition of classic kid's films like Bambi, Lion King, and Land Before Time, it has a serious message about coping with loss. Watch 'The Magician's Elephant' on Netflix 08 of 19 We Have a Ghost (2023): Beetlejuice Meets E.T. Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.2/10Genre: Adventure, Comedy, FamilyStarring: Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Anthony Mackie, David HarbourDirector: Christopher LandonMotion Picture Rating: PG-13Runtime: 2 hours, 6 minutes Kevin (Jahi Di'Allo Winston) moves into a new home with his family only to discover that it's already occupied by a ghost named Ernest (David Harbour). When his video of Ernest goes viral, they end up in the government's crosshairs. We Have a Ghost, a fun comedy for teens and adults, puts a modern spin on age-old movie tropes. Watch 'We Have a Ghost' on Netflix 09 of 19 Skater Girl (2021): A Film About Blazing Your Own Path Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.7/10Genre: DramaStarring: Amy Maghera, Waheeda Rehman, Rachel Saanchita GuptaDirector: Manjari MakijanyMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 1 hour, 47 minutes This Indian film is about a young girl who discovers skateboarding and dreams of competing in the sport but faces opposition from her traditional parents and the rest of her village. Meanwhile, the young woman who introduced her to skateboarding seeks to support her and the other village girls by building a skatepark. Skater Girl promises to be a heartwarming story about following your dreams. Watch 'Skater Girl' on Netflix 10 of 19 Dog Gone (2023): A Boy, His Dog, and His Dad Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.0/10Genre: Biography, Drama, FamilyStarring: Rob Lowe, Johnny Berchtold, Kimberly Williams-PaisleyDirector: Stephen HerekRating: TV-PGRuntime: 1 hour, 35 minutes A wayward college student sets out on the Appalachian Trail to find his missing best friend. Determined to heal their strained relationship, his dad joins the search. Based on a true story, Dog Gone is a feel-good movie that boasts impressive performances from the human and canine cast. Watch 'Dog Gone' on Netflix 11 of 19 All the Bright Places (2020): An Important Mental Health Conversation Starter Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.5/10Genre: Drama, RomanceStarring: Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Alexandra ShippDirector: Brett HaleyMotion Picture Rating: TV-MARuntime: 1 hour, 47 minutes Violet and Finch start spending more time together while working on a school project about the wonders of Indiana. While both struggle in different ways, they look to each other for solace and hope for the future. This story highlights the importance of finding support and looking out for one another—a meaningful message for all ages. Watch 'All the Bright Places' on Netflix 12 of 19 To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before: A Charming Rom-Com for Fans of All Ages Netflix IMDb Rating: 7.1/10Genre: Comedy, Drama, RomanceStarring: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel ParrishDirector: Susan JohnsonMotion Picture Rating: TV-14Runtime: 1 hour, 39 minutes The setup: Lara Jean's young sister secretly mails the love letters she's written to five crushes. Lara Jean enlists the help of one letter recipient, Peter, to convince neighbor and crush Josh (and fellow letter recipient) that she and Peter are in a relationship and that she's moved on. If you're a rom-com fan of any age, there's plenty to love in this sweet movie with two follow-up installments. Watch 'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' on Netflix 13 of 19 Vampires vs. The Bronx (2019): Best Gentrification Metaphor Since Candyman Netflix IMDb Rating: 5.6/10Genre: Comedy, HorrorStarring: Jaden Michael, Gerald Jones III, Gregory Diaz IVDirector: Oz RodriguezMotion Picture Rating: PG-13Runtime: 1 hour, 25 minutes Miguel, Bobby, and Luis are a bunch of normal teens with an unusual problem—vampires have invaded their Bronx community and are eating their neighbors. Plucky teens protect their neighborhood from invading monsters is not a new concept. Vampires vs. the Bronx wears that trope like a comfy blanket. But in between the fun frights and the witty one-liners is a clever meditation on gentrification and whitewashing. Watch 'Vampires vs. the Bronx' on Netflix 14 of 19 Finding 'Ohana (2021): For Anyone Who Misses The Goonies Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.1/10Genre: Action, AdventureStarring: Kelly Hu, Ke Huy Quan, Lindsay Watson Director: Jude WengMotion Picture Rating: PGRuntime: 2 hours, 3 minutes If you're a fan of movies where precocious teens go on an adventure for hidden treasures, you may want to spend a weekend watching Finding 'Ohana. It just might fill that Goonies-sized hole in your heart. The film is about two Brooklyn kids who go to Oahu to care for their ailing grandfather and discover a pirate's journal leading to a 200-year-old shipwreck. But they also learn to appreciate their Hawaiian heritage along the way. Watch 'Finding 'Ohana' on Netflix 15 of 19 JJ+E (2021): A Swedish Romance About Class and Cultural Barriers Netflix IMDb Rating: 5.3/10Genre: RomanceStarring: Mustapha Aarab, Elsa Öhrn, Magnus KrepperDirector: Alexis AlmströmMotion Picture Rating: TV-14Runtime: 1 hour, 30 minutes Based on one of the most famous books by the award-winning Swedish author Mats Wahl, JJ+E is a modern-day story about two young people who fall in love despite the cultural and class barriers between them. Elisabeth and John-John couldn't be more different economically and socially, but when they start in the same high school class, they become friends and fall in love. The Swedish setting and actors help put a fresher spin on an old romance trope. Watch 'JJ+E' on Netflix 16 of 19 The Kissing Booth 3 (2021): Elle Evans Goes to College Netflix IMDb Rating: 4.7/10Genre: RomanceStarring: Joey King, Joel Courtney, Jacob ElordiDirector: Vince MarcelloMotion Picture Rating: TV-14Runtime: 1 hour, 52 minutes Based on author Beth Reekles' The Kissing Booth novels, this film adaptation sees protagonist Elle Evans preparing for college. With one summer left between her and dorm life, she sets out to fulfill a bucket list with her boyfriend, Noah, and her best friend, Lee. While the films veer too often into rom-com cliche, fans of the novels should enjoy this third outing. Watch 'The Kissing Booth 3' on Netflix 17 of 19 Moxie (2021): A Film About Fighting Toxic School Culture Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.7/10Genre: ComedyStarring: Hadley Robinson, Lauren Tsai, Alycia Pascual-Pena Director: Amy PoehlerMotion Picture Rating: PG-13Runtime: 1 hour, 51 minutes This teen comedy from Parks and Rec comedienne Amy Poehler stars Hadley Robinson as Vivian, a shy 16-year-old who decides to rebel against her school's toxic atmosphere by publishing an underground zine called Moxie. Her writing sparks a movement amongst female students. While Poehler is relatively new as a film director, she's a proven talented comedic writer and actress, making this movie promising. Watch 'Moxie' on Netflix 18 of 19 Enola Holmes (2020): There’s a New Holmes Detective In Town Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.6/10Genre: Action, Adventure, CrimeStarring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam ClaflinDirector: Harry BradbeerMotion Picture Rating: PG-13Runtime: 2 hours, 3 minutes When 16-year-old Enola's older brothers refuse to help her find their recently missing mother, she heads to London alone to solve the mystery. This spirited caper will appeal to true mystery-loving Sherlock Holmes fans or Millie Bobby Brown (from Stranger Things) fans alike. Watch 'Enola Holmes' on Netflix 19 of 19 Mixtape (2021): A Movie About Discovering Who Your Parents Were Netflix IMDb Rating: 6.6/10Genre: Comedy, DramaStarring: Julie Bowen, Gemma Brooke Allen, Nick ThuneDirector: Valerie WeissMotion Picture Rating: TV-GRuntime: 1 hour, 33 minutes Beverly Moody (Gemma Brooke Allen) is an orphan teen raised by her grandmother. One day, she discovers a broken mixtape her parents made before they died. Seeing this as an opportunity to learn more about her parents, she seeks to find all the songs on the tape with the help of a quirky neighbor and curmudgeonly record store owner. Watch 'Mixtape' on Netflix Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit