15 Best Netflix Movies For Tweens, Ranked
- 1Sophia Anne Caruso, Sofia Wylie, Charlize TheronThe School for Good and Evil is steeped in the lore of fairy tales, but with a twist that undermines traditional expectations. The story, situated in an enchanted realm, follows best friends Sophie (Sophia Anne Caruso) and Agatha (Sofia Wylie), as they're swept into a fantastical school that grooms the next generation of fairy tale heroes and villains. However, the girls find themselves on opposite sides of the good-evil divide, challenging not only their friendship but also their identities. Directed by Paul Feig, the film wades into themes of friendship and belonging, and the relationship between good and evil.
- 2Millie Bobby Brown, Sam Claflin, Henry CavillSet in the Victorian era, Enola Holmes is an engaging mystery adventure film. The story revolves around Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown), the younger sister of renowned detective Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) and Mycroft Holmes (Sam Claflin). Independent and intelligent, Enola embarks on a thrilling quest to find her missing mother Eudoria (Helena Bonham Carter). Her journey leads her into a world of secrets, danger, and self-discovery. Along the way, she outwits her brothers and unravels an intricate conspiracy that threatens to alter the course of history. This film offers a fresh perspective on the traditional Holmes narrative, with its focus on a new protagonist.More Enola Holmes
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- 3Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson
Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith star in this remake of The Karate Kid, which captures the spirit of the original while adding its own unique spin. For starters, the movie takes place in China instead of California, and features Kung Fu instead of Japanese-Okinawan Karate. In the 1984 movie, the protagonist Daniel LaRusso is a high schooler. But in this version, Smith plays a 12 year-old named Dre Parker.
The result of these changes is a family-friendly movie with the same heart of the original movie. It's also very suitable for tweens, who can relate to Smith's character.
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- 4Steve Buscemi, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Mitchel Musso
This movie is takes the concept of a haunted house to the extreme. In Monster House, three tweens discover that the abandoned house on their street isn't just spooky — it's alive. This animated supernatural horror film unravels in some pretty wacky ways, but it's always entertaining. It's even got some adult jokes hidden in there, like when Chowder asks Jenny if the house "is a girl house" because it has a uvula. Very clever.
Monster House may prove to be too dark for young kids, but tweens will love the spine-tingling thrills that are waiting around every corner.
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- 5Antonio Banderas, Carla Gugino, Alexa PenaVega
Tweens in the early 2000's know that Spy Kids is where it's at. But today's tweens can still be introduced to the spy family film via Netflix. While the graphics may pale in comparison to what we have in action movies today, it adds to Spy Kids' campy charm. Alexa Vega and Daryl Sabara play Carmen and Juni Cortez, two siblings whose parents just happen to be undercover spies. When Carmen and Juni are captured by the villainous Fegan Floop's life-sized thumb henchmen (yes, you read that correctly) and taken to his castle, they soon learn they have more powers than they ever knew about.
Spy Kids is fun for all ages, but hits close to home for those in the tween demographic. After all, who doesn't want to be a secret agent at 12 years old?
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- 6Chloë Grace Moretz, Riz Ahmed, Eugene Lee YangA knight is framed for a crime he didn't commit, and the only person who can help him prove his innocence is Nimona, a shape-shifting teen who might also be a monster he's sworn to kill.More Nimona
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- 7Jack Black, Bill Wise, Lee EddyApollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood is a nostalgic animated film that intertwines the wonder of childhood with the excitement of the Space Race. The story is told through the eyes of a young boy who dreams of being an astronaut. He imagines himself on a secret lunar mission that parallels the real-world historical event - the 1969 Apollo mission to the moon. Directed by Richard Linklater, the film employs a unique animation technique that brings to life the era's zeitgeist, capturing both the youthful imagination and society's collective enthusiasm for space exploration. It's a personal and universal tale that reflects on the dreams and innocence of the Space Age.
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- 8Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Brian Tyree HenryAfter reuniting with Gwen Stacy, Brooklyn's full-time, friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is catapulted across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. However, when the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles finds himself pitted against the other Spiders. He must soon redefine what it means to be a hero so he can save the people he loves most.
- 9Teagan Croft, Cliff Curtis, Anna PaquinA tenacious Australian teen chases her dreams -- and faces her fears -- as she sets out to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.More True Spirit
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- 11Lana Condor, John Corbett, Noah CentineoIn To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Lara Jean Song Covey (Lana Condor) is an introverted high school girl who writes secret love letters to her crushes, never intending for them to see the light of day. But when these letters mysteriously get mailed out, her peaceful life spirals into a whirlwind of romantic complications. Notably caught in this maelstrom is Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo), a popular jock with whom she forms an unexpected bond. This teen romantic-comedy, based on Jenny Han's bestselling novel, interweaves themes of adolescence, friendship, and first love, providing a fresh take on the genre.
- 12Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin, Jharrel JeromeSent to live with his estranged father for the summer, a rebellious teen finds kinship in a tight-knit Philadelphia community of Black cowboys.
- 13Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Lyric RossIn the 2022 animated film Wendell and Wild, directed by Henry Selick and co-written with Jordan Peele, we're introduced to Kat Elliot (Lyric Ross), a teenage girl grappling with her troubled past. The plot begins when Kat encounters the scheming demon brothers Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Jordan Peele). The duo persuades Kat to summon them to the Land of the Living in exchange for reuniting her with her deceased parents. The themes of grief, redemption, and corporate greed unravel in this dark fantasy, as Kat navigates the treacherous plans of the underworld while confronting personal demons in a literal and figurative sense.
- 14Jack Gore, Miya Cech, Benjamin FloresSummer camp has barely begun when aliens suddenly invade the planet. In a campground once teeming with people, four misfit teens are unexpectedly entrusted with a key that carries the secret to stopping the invasion. Without any adults or electronics to help guide the way, it's clear what they must do: band together, conquer their fears and save the world.
- 15Jaeden Martell, Isis Hainsworth, Joe ManganielloMetal Lords is a high-octane journey into the heart of teenage rebellion and the relentless quest for identity, set to a blistering heavy metal soundtrack. The story follows two high school friends, Hunter (Adrian Greensmith) and Kevin (Jaeden Martell), who dream of winning their school's battle of the bands competition and achieving metal god status. But first, they'll need to find a bassist, navigate adolescent challenges, and contend with the complexities of their personal lives. The film captures the spirit of youth, friendship, and the transformative power of music.
