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  • Good List of Teen and Teen Angst Movies

    By Lisa - Homeschooling Mom



    We have been cable free for almost 2 months abd it has been a rewarding experience for our family.\I have not been mush of a TV watcher and cant say I miss the sounds of Hannah Montana or other Disney Drivel in my home. We have been getting movies from nearby library and I am compiling a list fo good movies to possible watch with my tween/teen daughter.

    I while ago a caught Pretty in Pink on TV and was surprised how “adult” and angry it was- seems very out of synch with kids I know. I think the may have been reflective of the 80′s but I just don’t see my daughter and her friends that way at all.

    I am looking for for good movies for teens that explore teen angst or celebrate teen discovery and just don’t exploit them.

    List of Good Teen Movies

    Here is list I have started:

    Dead Poet’s Society
    Hoosiers
    Diary of Anne Frank ( Original )
    Splendor in the Grass ( this is bit heavy but holds up)
    Mask ( bit dated but still makes me cry)
    Clueless
    Election
    Friday Night Lights
    To Sir, With Love ( I LOVED this movie!)

    Any Suggestions??

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    Topics: Movies, Films and Cartoons - Homeschooling | 5 Comments »

    5 Responses to “Good List of Teen and Teen Angst Movies”

    1. Aaron Davis Says:
      November 11th, 2009 at 5:56 pm

      Oh, but you can’t forget RUDY!!!!

      Best ever :)

    2. Aaron Davis Says:
      November 11th, 2009 at 6:02 pm

      and i almost forgot…Footloose…a bit dark, with a n inspiring ending..

      Keep up the good work!

    3. learn english online Says:
      November 12th, 2009 at 4:42 am

      Dead Poet’s Society is an all time great movie. It will surely move you.. remember the passion in teaching and learning :)

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    5. Saching Says:
      November 23rd, 2009 at 1:38 pm

      I am adding nice teen movies to your list ..

      - HARRY POTTER
      - House of D
      - Imaginary Heroes
      - Kite runner
      - The kite runner
      - Juno
      - Thumbsucker
      - Mean Girls

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