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55 Best Movies for Teens 2013
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The year 2010 is here, and many movies are coming out this year that should interest teenagers. This is partly due to the trend of making movies based on video games and comics. There also seems to be a growth in the number of animated, 3-D and IMAX movies being produced. Keep in mind that some of the dates may be changed, especially those scheduled for late in 2010.
January
1. When in Rome
- Romantic comedy starring Kristen Bell (Veronica Mars, Heroes) and Josh Duhamel (Transformers), both teen favorites.February
2. Dear John
- Based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, this romantic drama stars Channing Tatum (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) and Amanda Seyfried (Mamma Mia!). Could this become another "The Notebook".3. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief - Fantasy/adventure adaptation of the first novel of the Rick Riordan series. Directed by Chris Columbus, Percy Jackson is a teenager who discovers he is the demigod son of Poseidon and must prevent a war between the gods.
4. Valentine's Day
- An ensemble romantic comedy for all ages. Teens will mostly be interested because Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift are part of that ensemble. 5. Cop Out - A buddy cop movie. Because it is directed by Kevin Smith it will probably not be appropriate for younger teens. Starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan.
6. Alice in Wonderland
- The eagerly awaited adaptation by Tim Burton, made using a combination of live action and motion capture.7. Remember Me
- A romantic drama starring Robert Pattinson (Twilight series) and Emilie de Ravin (Lost). Female teens will flock to this movie based on the leading man, regardless of the plot.8. Hot Tub Time Machine
- A time-travel comedy about a group of friends who go back in time to change their futures. Starring John Cusack, Rob Corddry (Daily Show) and Lyndsy Fonseca (Desperate Housewives) and Chevy Chase.April
9. Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Based on the best selling book for tweens that chronicles the adventures of middle school students, this film is a combination of live action and animation.
10. The Last Song
- Another story by Nicholas Sparks, this time starring Miley Cyrus, playing a troubled teenager with Greg Kinnear as her estranged father. Will Miley's fan base want to see her in a non-musical drama?11. Date Night
- Comedy starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey in which a date becomes a wild and crazy night. Cast also includes Mark Wahlberg, Ray Liotta, Mark Ruffalo, James Franco, Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig and Leighton Meester.
12. Kick-Ass
- Based on the comic book about a teenage boy who decides to become a superhero after being inspired by the heroes in his comic books. Starring Nicolas Cage and Aaron Johnson.
May
13. Iron Man 2
- Sequel directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson.
14. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
- Action, adventure, fantasy film based on the video game. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (which means a big special effects movie) and starring Jake Gyllenhaal.
June
15. The Karate Kid
- A remake of the original, produced by Will Smith and starring his son Jaden Smith. Jackie Chan plays the teacher.
16. Toy Story 3
- Second sequel to the hit Pixar animated film has Andy now departing for college and the toys wind up at a day care center.
17. Grown Ups
- Ensemble comedy with many of the funny men that teens love - Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade and Kevin James. Many other SNL alums and other stars round out the ensemble.
18. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
- Adaptation of the third book of the Twilight series.
July
19. The Last Airbender
- Live action adaptation of the animated TV show Avatar: The Last Airbender. The word Avatar was removed from the title of the film to prevent confusion with the Avatar currently in theaters. This is the first in a trilogy about a 12 year old boy/avatar, whose duty it is to protect the world.
20. Despicable Me
- Computer animated 3D comedy starring Steve Carell, who plays the world's second best super villian who tries to outdo the top super villian voiced by Jason Segel.
21. Inception
- For older teens, Inception is a sci-fi thriller that takes place within the architecture of the mind. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt (500 Days of Summer), Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose) and Ellen Page (Juno).
22. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
- Another Jerry Bruckheimer produced film, this Disney family adventure is a re-imagining of the Sorcerer's Apprentice part of Fantasia with live people. It stars Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel (Undeclared, Tropic Thunder).
23. Dinner For Schmucks
- Comedy remake of a French film, The Dinner Game about a stupid man that can ruin lives. Starring Steve Carell (he seems to be in every movie this year), Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover), Paul Rudd, Bruce Greenwood, Ron Livingston (Office Space) and Andrea Savage.
24. Beastly - Fantasy romance based on the novel. Starring some teen favorites, Alex Pettyfer (Stormbreaker), Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical), Mark Kate Olsen and Neil Patrick Harris.
August
25. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
- Based on the popular comic book series by Bryan Lee O'Malley, the film stars Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim.
September
26. Resident Evil: Afterlife
- Science Fiction horror film based on the very popular video game series. This 4th movie in the series, starring Milla Jovovich, will be released in 3-D.
October
27. Alpha and Omega
- Computer animated 3-D film for kids and families about two wolves, Justin Long and Hayden Panettiere.
28. Your Highness - Fantasy comedy about a prince on a quest to save his father's kingdom. Starring James Franco, Danny McBride, Natalie Portman and Zooey Deschanel.
29. The Social Network
- This is the movie about Facebook starring Jesse Eisenberg (Adventureland, Zombieland) and Justin Timberlake. Even if teens don't care about the history of the social network that they spend half their day on, they might still go for the cast.
November
30. MegaMind
- Animated comedy about a super villain and his archrival, starring the voices of Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill.
31. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - First part of the adaptation of the 7th and final Harry Potter book.
32. Red Dawn - Remake of the 1984 wall film Red Dawn about a group of teenagers that try to save their town from Chinese forces using guerilla warfare.
December
33. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - The third installment in the series based on the fantasy series by C.S. Lewis.
34. Tron Legacy - Sequel to the 1982 Tron film, this science fiction movie stars Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner and Garrett-Hedlund (Four Brothers).
35. The Green Hornet - An adaptation of the radio and TV character, this superhero action film stars Seth Rogen as Britt Reid/The Green Hornet. (Edited to add: Postponed to 2011)
36. Gulliver's Travels - Adaptation of the classic novel starring Jack Black and Jason Segel.
Have I missed anything? Which of these 2010 movies are you most excited to see? Even more important, which of these movies do you think your teens and/or tweens will want to see in 2010?
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- Comedy starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey in which a date becomes a wild and crazy night. Cast also includes Mark Wahlberg, Ray Liotta, Mark Ruffalo, James Franco, Mila Kunis, Kristen Wiig and Leighton Meester.12. Kick-Ass
- Based on the comic book about a teenage boy who decides to become a superhero after being inspired by the heroes in his comic books. Starring Nicolas Cage and Aaron Johnson.May
13. Iron Man 2
- Sequel directed by Jon Favreau and starring Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson.14. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
- Action, adventure, fantasy film based on the video game. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (which means a big special effects movie) and starring Jake Gyllenhaal.June
15. The Karate Kid
- A remake of the original, produced by Will Smith and starring his son Jaden Smith. Jackie Chan plays the teacher.16. Toy Story 3
- Second sequel to the hit Pixar animated film has Andy now departing for college and the toys wind up at a day care center.17. Grown Ups
- Ensemble comedy with many of the funny men that teens love - Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade and Kevin James. Many other SNL alums and other stars round out the ensemble.
- Adaptation of the third book of the Twilight series.July
19. The Last Airbender
- Live action adaptation of the animated TV show Avatar: The Last Airbender. The word Avatar was removed from the title of the film to prevent confusion with the Avatar currently in theaters. This is the first in a trilogy about a 12 year old boy/avatar, whose duty it is to protect the world.20. Despicable Me
- Computer animated 3D comedy starring Steve Carell, who plays the world's second best super villian who tries to outdo the top super villian voiced by Jason Segel.21. Inception
- For older teens, Inception is a sci-fi thriller that takes place within the architecture of the mind. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt (500 Days of Summer), Marion Cotillard (La Vie en Rose) and Ellen Page (Juno).22. The Sorcerer's Apprentice
- Another Jerry Bruckheimer produced film, this Disney family adventure is a re-imagining of the Sorcerer's Apprentice part of Fantasia with live people. It stars Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel (Undeclared, Tropic Thunder).23. Dinner For Schmucks
- Comedy remake of a French film, The Dinner Game about a stupid man that can ruin lives. Starring Steve Carell (he seems to be in every movie this year), Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover), Paul Rudd, Bruce Greenwood, Ron Livingston (Office Space) and Andrea Savage.24. Beastly - Fantasy romance based on the novel. Starring some teen favorites, Alex Pettyfer (Stormbreaker), Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical), Mark Kate Olsen and Neil Patrick Harris.
August
25. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
- Based on the popular comic book series by Bryan Lee O'Malley, the film stars Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim.September
26. Resident Evil: Afterlife
- Science Fiction horror film based on the very popular video game series. This 4th movie in the series, starring Milla Jovovich, will be released in 3-D.October
27. Alpha and Omega
- Computer animated 3-D film for kids and families about two wolves, Justin Long and Hayden Panettiere. 28. Your Highness - Fantasy comedy about a prince on a quest to save his father's kingdom. Starring James Franco, Danny McBride, Natalie Portman and Zooey Deschanel.
29. The Social Network
- This is the movie about Facebook starring Jesse Eisenberg (Adventureland, Zombieland) and Justin Timberlake. Even if teens don't care about the history of the social network that they spend half their day on, they might still go for the cast.November
30. MegaMind
- Animated comedy about a super villain and his archrival, starring the voices of Will Ferrell, Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill. 31. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 - First part of the adaptation of the 7th and final Harry Potter book.
32. Red Dawn - Remake of the 1984 wall film Red Dawn about a group of teenagers that try to save their town from Chinese forces using guerilla warfare.
December
33. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader - The third installment in the series based on the fantasy series by C.S. Lewis.
34. Tron Legacy - Sequel to the 1982 Tron film, this science fiction movie stars Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner and Garrett-Hedlund (Four Brothers).
35. The Green Hornet - An adaptation of the radio and TV character, this superhero action film stars Seth Rogen as Britt Reid/The Green Hornet. (Edited to add: Postponed to 2011)
36. Gulliver's Travels - Adaptation of the classic novel starring Jack Black and Jason Segel.
Have I missed anything? Which of these 2010 movies are you most excited to see? Even more important, which of these movies do you think your teens and/or tweens will want to see in 2010?
If you enjoyed this, please sign up to receive regular updates:
See also:
30 Summer Movies for Teens and Tweens 2013
20 Movies for Teens Fall 2012
22 Movies for Teens Summer 2012
30 Movies for Teens 2012
15 Halloween Movies for Teens
18 Best Movies for Teens Fall 2011
42 Movies for Teens 2011
75 Classic Movies Teens Should See!
Top 12 Cult Movies for Teens
35 Best Movies about Teens
10 Movies to Recommend to your Teens from before they were born
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ReplyDeleteIt's been awhile since I've been a teen myself but I sure am salivating over these movies :)
ReplyDeletethats lots of must see movies :)
ReplyDeletei will watch out for the release of eclipse this 2010..
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ReplyDeletethis is alot of movies and i guess well we all have to see some not all..but i really want to know whens SAW 6 the movie is coming out.if anyone knows please let me no.thanks :)
What a great list of films aimed at teenagers. As a parent of a Teen I can see that it's going to be an expensive summer!
ReplyDeleteMany of these movies have great characters and will give us lots of ideas for Halloween costumes this year.
2010 is going to be teen's year for the movies. Lots of good movies lined up. Good stories with good characters.
ReplyDeleteLetters to Juliet
ReplyDeletetotally agreed with this list.
ReplyDeleteMovies for teens - I would like to watch Alice in Wonderland.
ReplyDeletegood list of movies have seen mostly but will see the rest one surely
ReplyDeletethis all are the best movies i suppose of 2010 a must watch movies but the biggest success was movies like avatar and twilight they break all the records
ReplyDeletenice list
ReplyDeleteHot Tub Time Machine? Strong crude and sexual content, nudity, drug use and pervasive language. Yeah, great movie to sit down and enjoy with your teen.
ReplyDeleteThis article was written at the beginning of the year before much was known about the movie other than the cast. And I'm sure many older teens saw this movie.
ReplyDeletered dawn 2010 is not out yet because carnt find it no where
ReplyDeleteSo many of the movies on this list are questionable. Did you just list them and not even WATCH them. Half of these movies are terrible!!
ReplyDeleteAnon,
ReplyDeleteIf you look at the date of the article, which was january, I couldn't have seen the movies, they hadn't come out yet. This list is based on descriptions of the movies coming out for the year, and I listed the ones I thought teens would like the most.
It's been awhile since I've been a teen myself but I sure am salivating over these movies.
ReplyDeleteKick-Ass is based on the comic book about a teenage boy who decides to become a superhero after being inspired by the heroes in his comic books. I really loved this.
ReplyDeleteIt is really a great list of films aimed at teenagers. Many of these movies have great characters.
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