Goofy Comedy Movies to Watch with Tweens and Teens

Last updated: December 17, 2025

Wondering what to watch with your kids once they say they're too grown up for Pixar and Disney but aren't quite ready for R-rated movies? See what happens when you introduce them to these comedies. While many of these picks have had families cracking up for generations, some have jokes that can feel a bit dated, inappropriate, or awkward. So make sure to check our individual reviews to find what's right for your family. And be warned: Lots of these movies have moments that are so downright dumb you'll find yourself embarrassed as you stifle a laugh. But that's all part of the fun!

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Freakier Friday movie poster: Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, face to face against a split purple and green background

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Freakier Friday

age 8+

Shenanigans ensue in four-way body-swapping sequel.

August 8, 2025 2025 PG (111 minutes)

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Freaky Friday movie poster: Daughter Anna wears a business suit and mom Tess in punk rock plaid skirt, electric guitar

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Freaky Friday

age 8+

Mother-daughter switch is fun comedic chaos.

August 8, 2003 2003 PG (95 minutes)

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Spies in Disguise

age 8+

Odd-couple spy/buddy comedy is wacky fun; lots of action.

December 25, 2019 2019 PG (102 minutes)

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The Borrowers

age 8+

Charming adaptation with constant (but funny) perils.

February 13, 1998 1998 PG (89 minutes)

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The Kid

age 8+

Very funny and genuinely insightful family movie.

July 7, 2000 2000 PG (104 minutes)

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines

age 8+

Action-packed family adventure tackles tech dependence.

April 30, 2021 2021 PG (113 minutes)

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Thunderpants

age 8+

Fart jokes galore in warmhearted kids fantasy adventure.

May 24, 2002 2002 PG (83 minutes)

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Zootopia

age 8+

Charming buddy-animal story promotes teamwork, perseverance.

March 4, 2016 2016 PG (108 minutes)

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Zootopia 2

age 8+

Charming sequel mixes humor, peril, positive messages.

November 26, 2025 2025 PG (107 minutes)

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

age 9+

Sweet book-based comedy has great family messages.

October 10, 2014 2014 PG (81 minutes)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

age 9+

Adorable comedy about middle-school anxieties...and farts.

March 19, 2010 2010 PG (90 minutes)

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The Princess Bride

age 9+

Witty, winsome fairy tale has violence, language.

September 25, 1987 1987 PG (98 minutes)

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The Sandlot

age 9+

Lighthearted tween baseball comedy has language, sexism.

April 7, 1993 1993 PG (101 minutes)

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Bill & Ted Face the Music

age 10+

Funny, satisfying threequel wraps series with family focus.

August 28, 2020 2020 PG-13 (78 minutes)

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Galaxy Quest

age 10+

Sci-fi comedy has violence, language, sexual references.

December 21, 1999 1999 PG (102 minutes)

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Ghostbusters (2016)

age 10+

Fun update on classic centers on women (and lots of ghosts).

July 15, 2016 2016 PG-13 (116 minutes)

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Good Burger movie poster: Ed and Dexter wearing Good Burger uniforms surf a giant burger

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Good Burger

age 10+

Good-natured 1990s comedy loaded with silly, low-brow humor.

July 25, 1997 1997 PG (95 minutes)

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Home Alone

age 10+

Family comedy has slapstick violence and language.

November 10, 1990 1990 PG (103 minutes)

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Hundreds of Beavers

age 10+

Vulgar humor, cartoonish violence in unusual silent comedy.

January 26, 2024 2024 NR (108 minutes)

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Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

age 10+

Charming 1950s-set comedy drama has drinking, smoking.

July 15, 2022 2022 PG (92 minutes)

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