45 Movies to Watch with Tweens & Young Teens

Kristy Pepping said:  While tweens are often beyond Disney movies, this remake of the classic Cinderella will be a hit with this crowd. It follows the same general storyline of a princess held captive by an evil stepmother. She is then helped by a fairy godmother and meets her prince charming. Since this movie is not a cartoon, tweens will be swept along with the magical scenes and memorable characters.

Alexandra F. said:  An intriguing, funny and clever film inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous literary detective, Sherlock Holmes, who has to use his incredible powers of deduction to stop a dangerous group of black magic practitioners from killing again. Our 11- and 13-year olds were just old enough to mostly follow the complex plot and storyline, and appreciate the understated humor that makes the movie so much fun to watch. Tweens and teens who appreciate a good mystery will especially enjoy this film, and perhaps be inspired to read the short stories the characters are modeled after!

Shila said:  That Thing You Do! is about a small town "Beatles-like" pop band who make it big in the 60s. It's a nice story and the band's music is catchy. Watch all the glory to be had, as well as the challenges of stardom that unfold to this young band while the "Oneders" realize their dream.