Best Prom Movies for Teens

Last updated: April 6, 2021

Few rites of teenage passage are as memorable -- both in real life and in the movies -- as prom. The dates, the dresses, the drama, the decorations: As long as real-life teens' dance doesn't go the way of Carrie's, they'll end up OK. From laugh-out-loud comedies to coming-of-age classics, our list of movies with great prom scenes is almost as much fun as the event itself (and, let's be honest, maybe more). For more great tales of teen life, try our Best High School Movies and Teen Romance Novels lists.

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A Cinderella Story

age 7+

Funny and sweet update of the Cinderella tale.

July 16, 2004 2004 PG (95 minutes)

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Radio Rebel

age 7+

Sweet story celebrates self-expression and conquering fears.

June 19, 2012 2012 NR (89 minutes)

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High School Musical 3: Senior Year

age 8+

Predictable but enjoyable musical is fine for tweens.

October 23, 2008 2008 G (109 minutes)

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Napoleon Dynamite

age 11+

One-of-a-kind high school comedy for the family.

June 11, 2004 2004 PG (82 minutes)

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10 Things I Hate About You

age 13+

Engaging but edgy update of Taming of the Shrew.

March 31, 1999 1999 PG-13 (100 minutes)

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Footloose (1984)

age 13+

A dated rebellion tale.

January 1, 1984 1984 PG (107 minutes)

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Mean Girls

age 13+

Mature but often hilarious teen comedy.

April 30, 2004 2004 PG-13 (95 minutes)

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Never Been Kissed

age 13+

Sweet, romantic story for teens has some edgy scenes.

April 2, 1999 1999 PG-13 (107 minutes)

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Peggy Sue Got Married

age 13+

'80s time-warp tale is meaty teen-parent viewing.

October 10, 1986 1986 PG-13 (103 minutes)

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Teen Wolf (1985)

age 13+

Cheesy '80s comedy still works thanks to Fox-y star.

August 23, 1985 1985 PG (84 minutes)

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The Prom

age 13+

Star-studded, slightly edgy musical is all about acceptance.

December 4, 2020 2020 PG-13 (132 minutes)

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To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

age 13+

Sunny sequel to fan-fave follows ups & downs of first love.

February 12, 2020 2020 NR (101 minutes)

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Twilight

age 13+

Faithful but uneven adaptation has violence, iffy romance.

November 21, 2008 2008 PG-13 (120 minutes)

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Pretty in Pink

age 14+

High school tale explores class differences, romance.

June 14, 1986 1986 PG-13 (96 minutes)

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Saved!

age 14+

Dark comedy about religion has cursing, sex, drinking.

May 28, 2004 2004 PG-13 (92 minutes)

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Teen Spirit

age 14+

Teen comedy's stereotypes help illustrate pro-social themes.

May 22, 2012 2012 NR (82 minutes)

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The Kissing Booth

age 14+

Quirky romcom has strong language, teen drinking, sex.

May 11, 2018 2018 NR (104 minutes)

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Carrie

age 15+

Stephen King's disturbing prom horror classic.

November 3, 1976 1976 R (98 minutes)

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Prom Night in Mississippi

age 15+

Inspiring docu tackles a tough topic: racism.

January 26, 2010 2010 NR (91 minutes)

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

age 15+

Book-based drama for mature teens tackles tough subjects.

September 21, 2012 2012 PG-13 (103 minutes)

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