Movies and shows for tweens (ages 10 to 12): PG picks with a little edge

698 titles rated PG or TV-PG with scare tagged 2 or lower, violence 2 or lower and gore 1 or lower: the adventure, fantasy and comedy that a ten-to-twelve-year-old is ready for, with the intensity spelled out on every page.

1. 1Spirited Away (2001)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA young girl navigates a wondrous spirit world, finding courage as she works to free her transformed parents.Max89
2. 2The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA brisk, suspenseful adventure unfolds as Luke trains while his friends face betrayal and despair.Disney+
3. 3Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · PGA Brooklyn teenager gains spider-powers and teams up with interdimensional heroes to save all realities.Netflix87
4. 4Your Name. (2016)Romantic · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PGTwo strangers swap bodies, navigating a dreamlike, whimsical romance with a touch of melancholy.Max
5. 5Back to the Future (1985)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PGA whimsical adventure sends a teenager back to the fifties, sparking nostalgic, feel-good, witty chaos.
6. 6Star Wars (1977)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · brisk · PGVenturesome heroes, wholesome humor, and brisk action create an epic, feel-good adventure across the galaxy.Disney+
7. 7Coco (2017)Wholesome humor · uplifting · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGA whimsical adventure unfolds as a young musician defies a family ban and explores the vibrant Land of the Dead.Disney+
8. 8The Truman Show (1998)Dry wit · surreal · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · PGA cheerful man’s perfect life slowly unravels as he suspects his entire reality is a surreal television show.Kanopy · Hoopla
9. 9Naruto Shippūden (2007) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · full attention · strong violence · TV-PGA young ninja's epic journey unfolds with brisk action and wholesome humor as new enemies emerge.Hulu · Crunchyroll
10. 10Howl's Moving Castle (2004)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA young woman cursed into old age finds whimsical adventure and a melancholic wizard in a world at war.Max
11. 11Dead Poets Society (1989)Earnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn inspiring teacher encourages students to defy rigid tradition and find their own voices, stirring both joy and sorrow.
12. 12Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · PGA dark wizard's escape casts a suspenseful shadow over Hogwarts, blending whimsy with a measured, atmospheric dread.Max · Peacock
13. 13Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001)Wholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · PGA young wizard discovers a whimsical world of magic, friendship, and heartwarming adventure at a special school.Max · Peacock
14. 14Swapped (2026)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA woodland creature and a majestic bird magically trade places, discovering a greater threat to their valley.Netflix
15. 15Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA relentless, whimsical adventure across the multiverse pits Spider-People against each other with witty, wholesome humor.Disney+ · Max
16. 16Up (2009)Wholesome humor · nostalgic · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGAn elderly man finds whimsical adventure and renewed purpose with a persistent young explorer.Disney+
17. 17Malcolm in the Middle (2000) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · TV-PGA gifted teen navigates his chaotic, dimwitted family in a brisk, satirically wholesome comedy.Disney+ · Hulu
18. 18Naruto (2002) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · full attention · strong violence · TV-PGAn earnest young ninja pursues his epic dream of leadership, facing measured challenges with wholesome humor.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
19. 19Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)Wholesome humor · romantic · date night · measured · PGA carefree man follows his love to India, charming her strict family with wholesome humor and heartwarming romance.Netflix
20. 20Inside Out (2015)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGWhimsical emotions navigate a young girl's mind, learning that sadness is a necessary part of growing up.Disney+
21. 21Rear Window (1954)Suspenseful · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA confined photographer's intimate observations of his neighbors slowly reveal a chilling, atmospheric mystery.
22. 22Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA swashbuckling cat discovers life's preciousness during an epic quest for a mythical wish.Netflix
23. 23The Wild Robot (2024)Heartwarming · family watch · measured · PGA shipwrecked robot learns to love and survive by nurturing a baby goose on a whimsical, wild island.Prime Video
24. 24Cinema Paradiso (1988)Nostalgic · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA filmmaker fondly remembers his childhood friendship with a projectionist and his first love for cinema.Kanopy · Hoopla
25. 25Soul (2020)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGA jazz musician's soul journeys through a whimsical, intimate world to find his way back to life.Disney+ · Hulu
26. 26Hidden Figures (2016)Feel good · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGBrilliant women overcome gender and race barriers to propel America's space program to historic new heights.Max
27. 27Adventure Time (2010) · seriesAbsurdist humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · TV-PGWhimsical escapades unfold in a mystical land, blending absurdist humor with wholesome, surreal adventures.Hulu · Max
28. 28One-Punch Man (2015) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-PGAn invincible hero finds boredom in his strength as absurd villains fall with a single punch.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
29. 29Return of the Jedi (1983)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGAn epic space adventure unfolds as heroes fight for freedom, leading to an uplifting and brisk confrontation.Disney+
30. 30Regular Show (2010) · seriesAbsurdist humor · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · TV-PGTwo groundskeepers, a blue jay and a raccoon, find their mundane jobs twisted into brisk, absurdist adventures.Hulu
31. 31It's a Wonderful Life (1946)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA selfless man's Christmas Eve crisis reveals how one life profoundly shapes an entire community.Prime Video · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
32. 32Pride & Prejudice (2005)Dry wit · romantic · date night · measured · PGA witty, romantic drama unfolds as five sisters navigate love and societal pressures in Georgian England.
33. 33Wonder (2017)Wholesome humor · earnest · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGAn earnest young boy with facial differences navigates fifth grade, finding heartwarming connections and uplifting moments.MGM+
34. 34How to Train Your Dragon (2010)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · mildly scary · PGA Viking teenager befriends a dragon, leading to heartwarming, whimsical adventures and an epic, feel-good journey.Paramount+
35. 35Shrek (2001)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA grumpy ogre and a chatty donkey embark on a brisk, whimsical adventure to rescue a princess.Peacock
36. 36Batman: The Animated Series (1992) · seriesDry wit · gritty · comfort watch · strong violence · TV-PGA masked vigilante cleans up Gotham, battling crime with a measured pace and darkly comic wit.Prime Video · Max
37. 37Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)Dry wit · pulpy · party watch · strong violence · PGA fedora-clad archaeologist races the Nazis in a brisk, pulpy, and suspenseful quest for a legendary artifact.Prime Video · Disney+ · Paramount+
38. 38Zootopia (2016)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGA determined bunny cop and a sly fox con artist solve a mystery in a brisk, witty animal city.Disney+
39. 39Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002)Whimsical · comfort watch · measured · PGWhimsical adventure awaits as a house-elf's warning leads to a suspenseful quest to save Hogwarts.Max · Peacock
40. 40Over the Garden Wall (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · TV-PGTwo brothers navigate a surreal, melancholy forest, encountering whimsical characters on their journey home.Prime Video · Hulu
41. 41Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGJedi Knights lead the Republic's Grand Army in brisk, epic battles against a droid army.Disney+
42. 42The Chosen (2019) · seriesEarnest · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGWitness the life of Christ unfold through intimate encounters, creating an uplifting and heartwarming drama.Prime Video
43. 43Fighting Spirit (2000) · seriesUplifting · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-PGA bullied teen finds purpose and grit in the boxing ring, fueled by an earnest desire to be strong.Netflix · Plex
44. 44Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)Wholesome humor · suspenseful · family watch · strong violence · PGAn epic adventure unfolds with dark humor and melancholy as a wizard prepares for a destined, tragic battle.Max · Peacock
45. 45Vertigo (1958)Suspenseful · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA detective's acrophobia intertwines with a dangerous obsession while investigating a friend's wife.
46. 46Klaus (2019)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker deliver heartwarming joy to a cold town.Netflix
47. 47Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964)Dark satire · absurdist · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · PGA war room of absurd characters frantically tries to avert nuclear annihilation with darkly comic results.Tubi
48. 48Casablanca (1943)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA cynical club owner navigates old flames and wartime intrigue in a city steeped in melancholy romance.Max
49. 49The Incredibles (2004)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA family of former superheroes rediscovers their powers, battling villains and rekindling their heartwarming bond.Disney+
50. 50Dragon Ball (1986) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · TV-PGA whimsical quest unfolds as a young boy and his friend search for magical orbs that grant any wish.Hulu · Crunchyroll
51. 51Back to the Future Part II (1989)Whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PGMarty and Doc's whimsical time-traveling adventure to 2015 quickly becomes a brisk, chaotic chase through multiple eras.
52. 52The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · measured · PGA whimsical, darkly comic fantasy unfolds as the king of Halloween tries to hijack Christmas.Disney+
53. 53The Greatest Showman (2017)Feel good · date night · brisk · PGA brisk, epic drama follows a visionary showman building a heartwarming spectacle from humble beginnings.Max
54. 54Planet Earth (2006) · seriesEpic · family watch · measured · TV-PGWitness Earth's breathtaking scale and intricate life, a four-year journey across 64 countries.Max
55. 55Coraline (2009)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA curious girl finds a wondrous world behind a secret door, but its whimsical charm hides a chilling price.Hulu · Max · Peacock
56. 56Big Hero 6 (2014)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA brilliant young inventor and his inflatable robot friend lead a brisk, heartwarming adventure filled with wholesome humor.Disney+
57. 57The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGWholesome fantasy adventure unfolds as brothers journey across stars to stop a determined young heir.Peacock
58. 58Your Lie in April (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-PGA melancholy journey where a whimsical violinist helps a piano prodigy rediscover his music and his heart.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
59. 59Toy Story 5 (2026)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGBeloved toys face a new tech obsession, navigating a whimsical adventure to reclaim playtime with heartwarming humor.Disney+
60. 60The Iron Giant (1999)Wholesome humor · earnest · family watch · mildly scary · PGA giant machine learns humanity from a boy, saving a town from its own fear with earnest, wholesome heart.YouTube (free)
61. 61Saint Seiya (1986) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGYoung warriors channel cosmic power, battling for a goddess in brisk, epic adventures.Crunchyroll
62. 62Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) · seriesEpic · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew explores the galaxy with earnest curiosity, facing cerebral mysteries and epic adventures.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
63. 63Seinfeld (1989) · seriesDry wit · satirical · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGFour friends navigate 90s New York City, finding witty and absurd humor in the satirical everyday.Netflix
64. 64Kamisama Kiss (2012) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · date night · measured · TV-PGA high school girl becomes a whimsical land god, navigating new powers and a reluctant fox demon familiar.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
65. 65Luca (2021)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGTwo young sea monsters share a whimsical, heartwarming summer on the Italian Riviera, hiding their true identities.Disney+
66. 66Rocky (1976)Feel good · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGA gritty Philadelphia boxer gets one shot at the big time, finding heartwarming uplift in the measured fight.Prime Video · Paramount+
67. 67Jaws (1975)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGA seaside town's police chief, a biologist, and a hunter face a monstrous shark in a gritty, tense adventure.Netflix
68. 68Amadeus (1984)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA disciplined composer's envy curdles into obsession as a hedonistic prodigy's genius soars and burns.
69. 69Castle in the Sky (1986)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · PGA magical crystal guides two young adventurers on a brisk, whimsical race to a legendary floating castle.Max
70. 70In the Mood for Love (2000)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGTwo neighbors in 1960s Hong Kong find intimate melancholy in a slow-burn romance of unrequited love.Max
71. 71How to Train Your Dragon 2 (2014)Epic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · PGA young Viking and his dragon discover a hidden world of wild dragons and a mysterious rider.Paramount+
72. 72The Twilight Zone (1959) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGEach self-contained story explores humanity's deepest fears and follies with a chilling and surreal twist.Paramount+ · Fandango at Home (free) · Pluto TV
73. 73Cardcaptor Sakura (1998) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-PGAn elementary schooler discovers magical powers and embarks on a whimsical, heartwarming adventure to save the world.
74. 74Wolf Children (2012)Heartwarming · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young mother navigates the bittersweet challenges of raising two extraordinary children with wild, hidden natures.Max
75. 75Stargate SG-1 (1997) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn elite team explores the galaxy through an ancient alien device, defending Earth from suspenseful, pulpy threats.Netflix · Prime Video · MGM+
76. 76Moana (2016)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · brisk · PGAn impetuous chieftain's daughter answers the ocean's call in an uplifting, whimsical, brisk adventure.Disney+
77. 77Scissor Seven (2018) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-PGA scissor-wielding hairdresser with amnesia bumbles through absurd, brisk adventures while feuding factions vie for power.Netflix
78. 78Steven Universe (2013) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · TV-PGA young boy steps into his mother's magical shoes, learning to control powers with wholesome, heartwarming whimsy.Hulu
79. 79Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA lone warrior seeks the last dragon to unite a fractured land against an ancient evil.Disney+
80. 80Flow (2024)Whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA lonely cat drifts on a whimsical, melancholy ark, learning to belong in a world remade by water.Criterion
81. 81The Elephant Man (1980)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PGA Victorian surgeon discovers a man of intelligence and sensitivity behind a monstrous facade, revealing an intimate, bleak history.
82. 82Tangled (2010)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGA spirited princess with magical hair and a charming thief embark on a brisk, heartwarming adventure.Disney+
83. 83Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016) · seriesWholesome humor · romantic · date night · measured · TV-PGA charming weightlifter and a competitive swimmer navigate burgeoning feelings and childhood connections with wholesome humor.
84. 84Little Women (2019)Heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGFour earnest sisters navigate love and loss while coming of age in Civil War-era America.Hulu
85. 85Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)Absurdist humor · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PGA brisk, campy adventure unfolds as knights on an absurd quest encounter whimsical, witty, and satirical challenges.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
86. 86Lawrence of Arabia (1962)Epic · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGAn English officer unites warring Arab tribes, battling an empire across a vast, gritty, and epic desert.Netflix
87. 87Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)Dry wit · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA clever fox outwits three farmers in a whimsical, darkly comic caper filled with dry wit.Disney+
88. 88The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGTwo Brooklyn plumbers tumble into a vibrant, magical world for a whimsical, brisk, and uplifting adventure.Peacock · Fandango at Home (free)
89. 89The Wonder Years (1988) · seriesWholesome humor · nostalgic · family watch · measured · TV-PGA boy navigates childhood's earnest joys and melancholy struggles, all seen through a nostalgic, adult lens.Hulu
90. 90Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio (2022)Melancholy · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · PGA wooden boy's magical awakening unfolds into a gritty, epic adventure during fascism's rise in Italy.Netflix
91. 91Flipped (2010)Wholesome humor · nostalgic · date night · measured · PGA girl's earnest childhood crush unfolds over years, becoming a heartwarming and nostalgic journey of first love.YouTube (free)
92. 92Corpse Bride (2005)Whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA darkly comic fantasy unfolds as a nervous groom accidentally weds a whimsical corpse in the underworld.Max
93. 93Incredibles 2 (2018)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · strong violence · PGElastigirl saves the world with whimsical action while Mr. Incredible tackles wholesome family chaos.Disney+
94. 94Encanto (2021)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA vibrant Colombian family, blessed with magic, faces a hidden danger threatening their wondrous, charmed home.Disney+
95. 95Barry Lyndon (1975)Atmospheric · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PGAn Irish rogue's cunning rise through 18th-century English society unfolds with atmospheric, melancholy grandeur.YouTube (free)
96. 96KPop Demon Hunters (2025)Big broad humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · PGK-pop superstars secretly wield whimsical powers, battling supernatural threats with broad humor and feel-good energy.Netflix
97. 97Sailor Moon (1992) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · mildly scary · TV-PGA clumsy schoolgirl embraces her destiny as a magical warrior, battling evil with whimsical charm and uplifting friendships.Hulu · Pluto TV · Prime Video
98. 98Hoppers (2026)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · PGA girl explores the animal kingdom's secrets by hopping into robotic creatures, a whimsical, feel-good adventure.Disney+
99. 99Warriors of the Wind (1984)Epic · family watch · strong violence · mildly scary · PGA courageous princess leads her people in an earnest, epic struggle to restore humanity's bond with Earth.Max
100. 100Togo (2019)Uplifting · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA man and his lead sled dog brave the treacherous Alaskan tundra in an uplifting, true-life adventure.

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