14 Good Movies to (Finally!) Watch With Your Teens

Alexandra F.:  This has been one of our tweens' favorite 80s movies that we've shared with them yet. Based on the classic murder-mystery board game, it is a clever, quick-moving farce that follows the Clue characters (Mr. Green, Mrs. White, Col. Mustard, etc) over a hilarious evening as they try to uncover the murderer among them. Watch out for lots of sexual innuendos and double entendres, but enjoy the witty dialogue and spectacular cast.

Alexandra F.:  Leonardo DiCaprio is a professional thief who steals valuable secrets by entering the subconscious of his subjects while they are dreaming. The plot for this movie is complex (and SO good!), but even my teen who is notorious for missing simple plot lines was able to follow along once we told her to pay close attention. It's such an original story, with riveting action scenes and cool stunts that don't really cross the line into being overly violent or graphic, and it was a great movie to watch with our 12 and 15-year-olds.

Alexandra F.:  This murder mystery is phenomenal, and just so smart. We watched the movie with my 11-year-old and 13-year-old, and all of us really enjoyed it. It is a murder mystery, so beware of a scene where the victim's bloody body is found, and another where the camera cuts away as someone is about to slit their own throat. These scenes aside, it is not a violent movie, and is really about the mystery, showcasing clever writing and humor. There is a lot of cursing throughout, though if this is not a dealbreaker for your family, it is a great movie to watch with tweens and teens. The sequel is also phenomenal!

Wrongfully convicted of murder, a banker endures a life sentence at Shawshank State Penitentiary, forges an unlikely friendship with a fellow inmate and quietly plots a daring escape. A great classic movie for teens and adults to watch together, with a thought-provoking story of hope, friendship and redemption that will resonate with everyone.

Teens will recognize events they've learned about in history class as a man finds himself at the center of some of the most defining moments of the late 20th century.

One of the most iconic coming-of-age movies that's perfect for teens, a group of friends embarks on a summer adventure to find the body of a missing boy.

Male supermodel Derek Zoolander becomes the unwitting pawn in an assassination plot in this funny movie you'll love watching again with your teen.

The teen years are the perfect time for this classic comedy that follows two dim-witted friends on a hilarious road trip, filled with slapstick humor and quotable lines.

Funny flick about a group of college a cappella singers has some drinking and raunchiness, so you might want to wait until your kids are teens.

Hilarious and heartwarming musical comedy about two small-town Icelandic singers who dream of representing their country at the iconic Eurovision Song Contest. It's filled with catchy songs, outrageous costumes, and plenty of laughs. Genital jokes abound, so best to save this funny movie for teens.

A small-time con man unravels a convoluted tale, with adult content and a complex plot that make it a movie best suited for teens.

A child psychologist haunted by a past tragedy takes on a new patient, a young boy who claims to see dead people. A good scary movie for teens that's not too overwhelming.

Don't be fooled by the cute cartoons...this zany 80s movie is definitely for adults and teens.

A boy wishes for his lawyer dad to go one day without telling a lie in this classic teen-friendly Jim Carrey comedy.