Movies and shows for teens (PG-13 and TV-14) that parents can sit through

1537 titles rated PG-13 or TV-14 with scare tagged 2 or lower and gore 1 or lower, ranked by quality and fame. Every page lists violence and emotional weight too, so the call is yours, made with the facts.

1. 1Interstellar (2014)Epic · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13Explorers traverse a wormhole, confronting vast distances and the melancholy of a dying Earth.Prime Video · Paramount+87
2. 2The Dark Knight (2008)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime thriller where a hero's war on chaos takes a darkly comic and epic turn.Max86
3. 3Forrest Gump (1994)Wholesome humor · nostalgic · comfort watch · strong violence · PG-13A simple man's extraordinary journey through history unfolds, chasing a love that always feels just out of reach.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)75
4. 4Inception (2010)Suspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, cerebral adventure unfolds as a thief infiltrates dreams to plant an idea.83
5. 5The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)Epic · family watch · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Relentless action and suspense build to an epic battle for the world, filled with gritty, heartwarming adventure.Max
6. 6Stranger Things (2016) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A small town grapples with a chilling supernatural mystery, secret experiments, and a peculiar young girl.Netflix78
7. 7The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A fellowship of heroes embarks on an epic, gritty adventure to destroy a powerful, corrupting ring.Max
8. 8The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)Epic · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Heroes pursue separate, perilous paths as an ancient evil's power grows, threatening all Middle-earth.Max
9. 9Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Dry wit · epic · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13A cosmic despot gathers artifacts of unimaginable power, forcing heroes to fight a relentless, high-stakes battle for all reality.Disney+
10. 10One Piece (1999) · seriesBig broad humor · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · TV-14A rubber-limbed boy and his pirate crew chase a legendary treasure with broad humor and wholesome, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
11. 11The Good Doctor (2017) · seriesEarnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An autistic surgeon with savant syndrome navigates hospital politics while saving lives with his extraordinary medical gifts.Hulu
12. 12The Avengers (2012)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13Earth's mightiest heroes assemble for an epic, relentless, and witty battle to save humanity.Disney+ · Hulu
13. 13Avengers: Endgame (2019)Dry wit · epic · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure unfolds as heroes assemble to undo cosmic devastation and restore balance.Disney+
14. 14Lucifer (2016) · seriesDry wit · campy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14The Lord of Hell brings his darkly comic whimsy to Los Angeles crime fighting, with brisk, witty results.Netflix
15. 15Project Hail Mary (2026)Dry wit · epic · full attention · emotionally heavy · PG-13A witty science teacher wakes up in space, piecing together his epic, suspenseful mission to save Earth.Prime Video · MGM+84
16. 16Life Is Beautiful (1997)Dark satire · heartwarming · date night · strong violence · PG-13A whimsical father crafts an elaborate game to shield his son from the heartbreaking reality of a concentration camp.Paramount+ · MGM+
17. 17House (2004) · seriesDry wit · cerebral · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · TV-14A misanthropic medical genius unravels complex cases with gritty determination and darkly-comic wit.Prime Video · Hulu
18. 18Riverdale (2017) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Small-town secrets and surreal darkness bubble beneath a wholesome facade in this campy, suspenseful mystery.Netflix
19. 19The Mandalorian (2019) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · measured · TV-14A lone gunfighter navigates the galaxy's lawless outer reaches in an atmospheric, gritty, and epic adventure.Disney+
20. 20The Prestige (2006)Suspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13Two rival magicians engage in a cerebral and darkly-comic battle of obsession with deadly consequences.Netflix86
21. 21The Office (2005) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Cringe humor and witty banter create heartwarming, nostalgic moments in a measured, whimsical office workplace.Peacock81
22. 22Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (2011)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · brutal violence · PG-13A relentless adventure unfolds as young wizards battle ultimate evil, finding darkly-comic and uplifting moments.Max · Peacock
23. 23My Hero Academia (2016) · seriesWholesome humor · uplifting · full attention · strong violence · TV-14A normal student gains a superpower, joining a hero academy in an uplifting, brisk, and epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
24. 24Friends (1994) · seriesWholesome humor · cozy · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Six New Yorkers navigate young adulthood, finding heartwarming companionship and witty comfort in their shared struggles.Max80
25. 25Death Note (2006) · seriesDark satire · suspenseful · full attention · mildly scary · TV-14A brilliant student uses a supernatural notebook to purge evil, leading to a gritty, darkly-comic game of cat and mouse.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
26. 26Sherlock (2010) · seriesDry wit · suspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14A brilliant, abrasive detective and his partner solve complex crimes in a witty, gritty modern London.Hulu · AMC+
27. 27Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026)Suspenseful · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Peter Parker faces relentless, high-octane action and an invisible threat while grappling with a world that forgot him.
28. 28Wednesday (2022) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · measured · TV-14A deadpan teen unravels twisted mysteries and navigates peculiar friendships at a whimsical, darkly comedic academy.Netflix
29. 29Michael (2026)Earnest · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest, epic drama chronicles a legendary artist's extraordinary talent and relentless pursuit of creative ambition.Starz
30. 30Green Book (2018)Dry wit · feel good · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13A witty and earnest journey through the 1962 Deep South reveals an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.Netflix
31. 31The Vampire Diaries (2009) · seriesSuspenseful · date night · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Two vampire brothers share an obsession with a mysterious woman, echoing a century-old, ruthless romance.Max · Peacock
32. 32WandaVision (2021) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-14Idealized suburban lives unravel as two super-powered beings confront a whimsical, melancholic, and surreal mystery.Disney+ · Hulu
33. 33Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Big broad humor · epic · date night · strong violence · PG-13An abducted Earthling and his ragtag crew of misfits chase a powerful orb across the galaxy.Disney+
34. 34Loki (2021) · seriesDry wit · suspenseful · late-night trip · brisk · TV-14A mischievous god navigates a whimsical, bureaucratic organization while trying to fix a fractured timeline.Disney+
35. 35Titanic (1997)Epic · date night · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A young woman's forbidden love story unfolds with epic romance and melancholy aboard a doomed maiden voyage.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla76
36. 36Top Gun: Maverick (2022)Epic · date night · relentless · PG-13Elite aviators push the limits in a high-octane drama filled with epic, uplifting, and relentless action.Netflix · Paramount+
37. 37Supernatural (2005) · seriesProperly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Two brothers hunt down dark, demonic forces across America with gritty, suspenseful, and witty encounters.Prime Video · Peacock
38. 38Grey's Anatomy (2005) · seriesIntimate · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14Doctors navigate intimate, earnest relationships and melancholy challenges, finding heartwarming moments in a measured pace.Netflix · Hulu
39. 39The Imitation Game (2014)Tense · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A brilliant code-breaker races against time during wartime, facing a gritty, suspenseful, and ultimately tragic challenge.Kanopy · Tubi
40. 40Jurassic Park (1993)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A remote island teems with resurrected dinosaurs, turning a preview into a suspenseful fight for survival.Starz
41. 41Catch Me If You Can (2002)Dry wit · feel good · date night · emotionally heavy · PG-13A witty con man eludes a gritty FBI agent in a brisk, earnest, true-crime caper.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy
42. 42Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021)Dry wit · epic · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A relentless, epic adventure unfolds as Peter Parker faces impossible choices with witty humor and a bittersweet heart.Disney+ · Starz
43. 43Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016) · seriesDry wit · melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · TV-14A 939-year-old immortal, a grim reaper, and a fated student navigate an epic, whimsical, and melancholy romance.
44. 44The Help (2011)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Three women in 1960s Mississippi forge an unlikely bond that challenges societal norms and inspires change.Prime Video · Tubi
45. 45Rebelde (2004) · seriesWholesome humor · nostalgic · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Young adults navigate first loves and life lessons at a prestigious school, all while pursuing their musical dreams.
46. 46The Seven Deadly Sins (2014) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Evil knights, once vanquished, return to face tyrannical Holy Knights in an epic, brisk fantasy adventure.Netflix
47. 47Dragon Ball Z (1989) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · mildly scary · TV-14Earth’s mightiest champion defends the planet from relentless, high-octane extraterrestrial invasions in this epic animated adventure.Crunchyroll
48. 48The Mentalist (2008) · seriesDry wit · gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · TV-14A charming, observant con man uses his past deceptions to solve gritty crimes with dry wit.Hulu
49. 49The Rookie (2018) · seriesWholesome humor · earnest · full attention · strong violence · TV-14An earnest small-town guy navigates gritty LAPD life, finding heartwarming humor as the oldest rookie.Hulu
50. 50The Dark Knight Rises (2012)Suspenseful · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty crime drama unfolds as a hero takes the fall to protect his city.Max
51. 51La La Land (2016)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Aspiring artists in Los Angeles chase their dreams, finding bittersweet romance amidst nostalgic, uplifting melodies.77
52. 52Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)Feel good · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An intimate, epic, and uplifting musical drama traces a legendary rock band's meteoric rise to fame.
53. 53The Sixth Sense (1999)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A child psychologist uncovers a boy's chilling secret, weaving a measured tale of suspense and melancholy.Netflix · Apple TV+ · Hulu
54. 54Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)Big broad humor · family watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A roguish pirate and a brave blacksmith chase a cursed crew across the Caribbean in a swashbuckling adventure.Disney+
55. 55Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A brisk, darkly-comic adventure unfolds as young wizards face an epic, suspenseful battle for glory.Max · Peacock
56. 56Cobra Kai (2018) · seriesDry wit · nostalgic · comfort watch · strong violence · TV-14A nostalgic rivalry reignites with brisk action, witty humor, and broad comedic drama.Netflix
57. 57Futurama (1999) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A pizza delivery boy awakens a millennium later, navigating a whimsical yet melancholic future with absurdist wit.Hulu
58. 58Iron Man (2008)Dry wit · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A brilliant inventor builds a high-tech suit and fights evil with witty remarks and brisk action.Disney+
59. 59Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995) · seriesBleak · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14Humanity's last stand against apocalyptic Angels unfolds with intimate, surreal dread and measured, bleak suspense.Netflix · Criterion
60. 60Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mysterious stranger and a ruthless killer collide in an epic, slow-burn Western where melancholy hangs heavy.MGM+ · Kanopy · Tubi
61. 61The X-Files (1993) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · measured · TV-14FBI agents investigate paranormal cold cases, blending gritty crime with chilling, otherworldly suspense.Disney+ · Hulu · Pluto TV
62. 62Dune: Part Two (2024)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mythic journey unfolds across a bleak desert as Paul faces a terrible, foreseen future.Max
63. 63InuYasha (2000) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14An epic adventure unfolds as a modern girl is transported to feudal Japan, battling demons and discovering romance.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
64. 64Avatar (2009)Epic · date night · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A paraplegic Marine navigates an alien world, torn between duty and protecting a vibrant civilization.Disney+
65. 65The Simpsons (1989) · seriesDry wit · satirical · family watch · measured · TV-14A family's everyday antics in an average town become a witty, satirical, and heartwarming pop culture phenomenon.Disney+ · Hulu
66. 66Jojo Rabbit (2019)Dark satire · heartwarming · date night · strong violence · PG-13A lonely boy's imaginary Hitler guides him through the darkly comic absurdities of wartime propaganda.
67. 67Million Dollar Baby (2004)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A boxing trainer finds unexpected family with a determined fighter, then faces a heartbreaking choice.Paramount+
68. 68Five Feet Apart (2019)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Two young cystic fibrosis patients find their connection tested by the very distance that keeps them safe.
69. 69Suits (2011) · seriesDry wit · pulpy · full attention · brisk · TV-14A brilliant college dropout and a top lawyer form a secret partnership, navigating high-stakes legal drama with brisk, witty banter.Netflix
70. 70Cruella (2021)Dark satire · campy · date night · strong violence · PG-13A young designer's ambition sparks a darkly comedic crime drama in 1970s punk London.Disney+
71. 71Me Before You (2016)Melancholy · date night · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A spirited caregiver tries to show a despondent banker that life is worth living, finding unexpected romance.
72. 72Batman Begins (2005)Gritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A billionaire dedicates his life to fighting Gotham's corruption, becoming a symbol of fear in this gritty, suspenseful drama.Max
73. 73Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) · seriesMelancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elven mage confronts humanity's fleeting existence while fulfilling old promises in a melancholic journey.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
74. 74SPY x FAMILY (2022) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · TV-14A spy, an assassin, and a telepath form a whimsical, brisk family, each cleverly hiding their true selves.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
75. 75Heartstopper (2022) · seriesWholesome humor · cozy · date night · measured · TV-14Teenagers navigate school and young love, finding heartwarming connections in a cozy, uplifting, and romantic series.Netflix
76. 76The Notebook (2004)Romantic · date night · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A man reads a faded notebook, rekindling a passionate, decades-spanning love story separated by war and fate.Pluto TV69
77. 77The Big Bang Theory (2007) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Brilliant, quirky physicists navigate social awkwardness and new friendships with wholesome, witty humor.Max
78. 78Legacies (2018) · seriesFull attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Young witches, vampires, and werewolves navigate impulses and destiny at a supernatural boarding school.Netflix
79. 79Dragon Ball Super (2015) · seriesBig broad humor · epic · party watch · brutal violence · TV-14A radish farmer's peaceful life shatters when a god of destruction arrives, sparking relentless, high-octane battles.Crunchyroll
80. 80Black Clover (2017) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-14Orphan rivals chase the Wizard King title, one through magic, the other through sheer, unyielding will.
81. 81Ford v Ferrari (2019)Epic · date night · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13Two gritty gearheads battle corporate suits and the laws of physics to conquer Le Mans in an epic, high-octane race.
82. 82The Martian (2015)Dry wit · uplifting · family watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13An abandoned astronaut uses scientific ingenuity and dry wit to survive alone on a hostile Mars.
83. 83Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007)Wholesome humor · suspenseful · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A new professor's dark methods leave Hogwarts vulnerable, forcing students to learn self-defense.Max · Peacock
84. 84Dune (2021)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gifted young man embraces a dangerous destiny on a desert planet, battling malevolent forces for a precious resource.Max81
85. 85The Kardashians (2022) · seriesIntimate · comfort watch · measured · TV-14An intimate, earnest, and feel-good series reveals the truth behind the headlines of a famous family.Disney+ · Hulu
86. 86Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (2010)Suspenseful · family watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A bleak, gritty adventure unfolds as three friends hunt for Horcruxes, facing an increasingly perilous world.Max · Peacock
87. 87Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)Suspenseful · party watch · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless and gritty web of intrigue threatens the world, pushing Captain America to his limits.Disney+
88. 88Haikyu!! (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · uplifting · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Earnest young athletes chase big dreams on the volleyball court in this brisk, heartwarming comedy.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
89. 89A Beautiful Mind (2001)Cerebral · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A brilliant mathematician's mind grapples with the weight of genius and the shadows of a secret world.Apple TV+
90. 90Ranma ½ (1989) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14A martial artist's life gets whimsically complicated when cold water brings a most unexpected transformation.Hulu · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
91. 91Grimm (2011) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · measured · TV-14A Portland detective’s grim lineage pulls him into a darkly comic and pulpy world of supernatural crime.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
92. 92Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)Big broad humor · pulpy · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A globe-trotting archaeologist races to rescue his estranged father and uncover a legendary, sacred artifact.Prime Video · Disney+ · Paramount+
93. 93Cowboy Bebop (1998) · seriesDry wit · gritty · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14Bounty hunters drift through a lawless solar system, chasing targets and trading witty, dark barbs.Crunchyroll
94. 94Chicago P.D. (2014) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Gritty uniformed cops and intelligence units confront Chicago's organized crime in a brisk, suspenseful drama.Prime Video · Peacock
95. 95Prison Break (2005) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A brother deliberately gets incarcerated to break his innocent sibling out of a gritty, suspenseful death row.Hulu
96. 96Knives Out (2019)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · measured · PG-13A debonair detective sifts through a family's witty lies and red herrings in a whimsical, suspenseful mystery.The Roku Channel83
97. 97The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)Earnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest father and son face homelessness while he pursues a life-changing, uplifting career.YouTube (free)
98. 98Smallville (2001) · seriesEarnest · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A young alien refugee navigates his tumultuous teen years while slowly embracing a heroic destiny.Hulu
99. 99DARLING in the FRANXX (2018) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14In a surreal, melancholy future, children pilot giant robots against mysterious organisms, their intimate battles darkly comic.Crunchyroll
100. 100How I Met Your Mother (2005) · seriesDry wit · cozy · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A father's whimsical journey through New York City with his four best friends unfolds with witty, wholesome humor.Hulu

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