Moody romcoms like Selah and the Spirits and bubbly romcoms like Anything’s Possible, as well as historical teen films like Romeo & Juliet and Catherine Called Birdy, are available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Additionally, numerous films explore the joys and hardships of high school, such as Extracurricular Activities, Chemical Hearts, The Outcasts, and Cyber Bully. In this article, we have compiled a list of the best teen movies on Prime Video, ranging from the sweet to the dark.
It is undeniable that films about teenagers are highly entertaining. During the formative years between 13 and 19, individuals experience a variety of changes in relationships, family conflicts, and firsts. Many filmmakers have adapted these experiences into remarkable teen films. There are iconic ’80s films such as Heathers, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and Teen Witch, as well as new films that are sure to become classics.
Words on Bathroom Walls
 | Words on Bathroom Walls | |
| Genre Drama, Romance | Runtime 1 Hour 50 Minutes | |
| Director Thor Freudenthal | 7.2/10 | |
| Cast Charlie Plummer, Andy Garcia, Taylor Russell | ||
Adam, played by Charlie Plummer, is a bright, funny, and introspective young adult. He’s a bit of a mess with his hormones and is looking forward to his future as a chef. But then he gets kicked out of school in the middle of his senior year because of something that happened in his chemistry class. He’s sent to the Catholic academy for the rest of his term and has a tough time fitting in.
He’s trying to hide his illness until he can go to culinary school, but then he meets Maya, who is so open and intelligent. As their relationship progresses, she encourages him to open up and let go of his illness.
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
 | The Map of Tiny Perfect Things | |
| Genre Comedy, Fantasy, Romance | Runtime 1 Hour 38 Minutes | |
| Director Ian Samuels | 6.8/10 | |
| Cast Kathryn Newton, Kyle Allen, Jermaine Harris | ||
The plot follows a young man who finds himself trapped in a time warp, living the same day over and over again. When he meets a young woman who is also trapped in the time warp, their relationship is transformed into a love story with an imaginative twist, as they struggle to find a way to escape their never-ending day.
Summer ’03
 | Summer ’03 | |
| Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance | Runtime 1 Hour 35 Minutes | |
| Director Becca Gleason | 5.5/10 | |
| Cast Joey King, Paul Scheer, Andrea Savage | ||
Summer ’03 is a movie about growing up in the mid-2000s. It’s set in Ohio and follows the life of a 16-year-old girl named Jamie (played by Joey King). After her grandmother dies, Jamie finds a set of audio recordings that her grandmother left behind.
These recordings show Dottie giving Jamie some really honest and unconventional advice about life. Jamie is inspired by her grandma’s wisdom and starts to explore the world around her and her family as she goes through a big change in her life.
A Girl Like Her
 | A Girl Like Her | |
| Genre Drama | Runtime 1 Hour 31 Minutes | |
| Director Amy S. Weber | 7.0/10 | |
| Cast Lexi Ainsworth, Hunter King, Jimmy Bennett | ||
In this mockumentary, a bullied adolescent, Jessica, enlists the assistance of her friend, Brian, to uncover evidence of her past torment by the most popular student in her high school, a former friend of hers. Brian produces a hidden camera that Jessica is required to carry, and the footage proves to be of great significance after a tragic event occurs.
All Summers End
 | All Summers End | |
| Genre Drama, Romance | Runtime 1 Hour 30 Minutes | |
| Director Kyle Wilamowski | 6.1/10 | |
| Cast Kaitlyn Dever, Annabeth Gish, Pablo Schreiber | ||
This drama follows the transformation of the relationship between three long-term friends after one of them acquires a girlfriend. To demonstrate to his two companions that they are more than just a friend, Conrad engages in a seemingly harmless joke with his girlfriend’s family. However, the joke quickly turns into a tragedy, and Conrad is forced to decide whether to reveal the truth to Grace.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
 | Girls Just Want to Have Fun | |
| Genre Comedy, Music, Romance | Runtime 1 Hour 30 Minutes | |
| Director Alan Metter | 5.9/10 | |
| Cast Biff Yeager, Kristi Somers, Richard Blade | ||
Janey is a newcomer to the town and soon makes friends with a young dancer named Lynne. She loves to dance in general and “Dance TV” more than anything else. When a call for entries is made for a competition to find the next Dance TV regular pair, both Janey and Lynn jump at the chance to try out. Unfortunately, Janey’s dad doesn’t approve of this type of thing.
Selah and the Spades
 | Selah and the Spades | |
| Genre Drama | Runtime 1 Hour 37 Minutes | |
| Director Tayarisha Poe | 5.1/10 | |
| Cast Lovie Simone, Celeste O’Connor, Jharrel Jerome | ||
Election
 | Election | |
| Genre Comedy, Romance | Runtime 1 Hour 43 Minutes | |
| Director Alexander Payne | 7.3/10 | |
| Cast Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein | ||
Election is a high school movie. It’s also arguably one of the greatest American political films of all time. Alexander Payne’s neo-noir masterpiece, based on Tom Perrotta’s novels, tells the story of a bitter battle for student body president, starring an overachieving Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) in a career-defining role.
As much as it’s a movie about teen angst, it’s also a movie about how the power of a powerful woman can drive men of all ages crazy, and why it’s still relevant more than 20 years later.
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
 | Everybody’s Talking About Jamie | |
| Genre Drama, Comedy | Runtime 161 minutes | |
| Rated R / 18+ | 8.4/10 | |
| Cast Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, Al Pacino, Kurt Russell | ||
Based on a 2011 stage musical, Everyone’s Talking About Jamie tells the true story of a British teenage schoolboy, Jamie Campbell, who defied bullying and prejudice by becoming a drag queen. While retaining the musical’s songs and upbeat tone, the film also examines the consequences of gay & drag culture in the aftermath of the AIDS pandemic.
Delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, the film had a limited theatrical release before being released on Amazon Prime. It was one of the quietest films of 2021 and was nominated for a BAFTA Award for “Outstanding British Film”.
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
 | Girls Just Want to Have Fun | |
| Genre Comedy, Music, Romance | Runtime 1 Hour 30 Minutes | |
| Director Alan Metter | 5.9/10 | |
| Cast Biff Yeager, Kristi Somers, Richard Blade | ||
Before she was famous for her portrayal of Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker starred as Janey, a shy high school gymnast, in a film that laid the groundwork for many of the dance movies that followed. The story follows Janey and her friend, Helen Hunt (Helen Hunt-Smith), as they embark on a mission to compete for a spot on the popular dance channel, DanceTV, despite Janey’s father’s disapproval.
Wrapping it up!
Basically, there are a ton of different teen movies out there that cover a lot of different emotions and stories. From the ’80s classics like Heathers and Gossip Girl to the more recent hits like Selah and The Spades and The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things, there’s something for everyone. They all have their own unique perspectives on the ups and downs of growing up and the struggles and triumphs that come with it. So if you’re looking for something to watch on Amazon Prime Video, you’ve come to the right place!
