The Most Nostalgic Teen Movies You Can Stream on Netflix Now
What are the best teen movies on Netflix?
Ah, high school. It was the prison responsible for our daily holding as we lived through our formative years. For some, being a teenager came easily: natural athleticism, good looks, intellect. For others, the ages between 14 and 18 meant acne, braces that were supposed to come off six months prior, and awkward attempts at conversation with the crush who sat three rows up from you during second period. So much could go wrong in those days. You could wind up alone for prom. Or fail your AP History exam. Or meet a time-traveling bunny who foretells your imminent death. So it’s a good thing Netflix has your back. Because when the nostalgia of those high-school years hits, the best thing to do is stream all the best teen movies on Netflix.Adventures in Babysitting
1987’s Adventures in Babysitting happens to be Chris Columbus’ directorial debut. So if a teen-level Home Alone doesn’t sound like something you would watch the absolute shit out of (which, what the hell is wrong with you?
), then maybe give it a chance because of its connection to the Harry Potter franchise. We all know how much you love Harry Potter.
Nancy Drew
[dx_custom_adunit desktop_id=”RTK_K67O” mobile_id=”RTK_5yk0″]
The nostalgia of 2007’s Nancy Drew is two-fold. Sure, there’s the fact that it’s been over a decade since its release, and what teen girl wouldn’t want to be a successful amateur sleuth? There’s a reason Veronica Mars was so successful, goddammit.
But the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories have been a part of our childhood since 1930, which means she’s literally one of those characters that you and your great grandmother could have bonded over.
I Am Number Four
Sometimes, nostalgia has little to do with the quality of a film. Take I Am Number Four, for example. With a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this is not a movie that was meant to win any awards.
But it is a movie about being a teenage superhero, and if there’s anything that will make us forget the awkwardness of our teen years, it’s the opportunity to pretend we have special powers.
The Vampire’s Assistant
…Or that mythical creatures like vampires really exist, and we can run away with them as part of a traveling circus. Actually, we don’t even need the vampires. Just get us on that traveling circus train and far, far away from the existential despair of our teenage life.