Any teen parent knows it can be hard to connect with your kids at this age. Their need for independence often drives them into their rooms or out of the house to hang with friends. Yup, they used to love hanging out with you but now you’re lucky if they even greet you. But sometimes, bonding with them can come down to the small things?like simply watching a movie together.
There?s a huge range of teen movies on Netflix that parents will love too. From romantic comedies to horror to movies that touch on what it feels like to lose someone or come out, there?s bound to be something that you?re both excited to watch. But brace yourself, there’s no research indicating that your teen won’t go back to their usual grumpy selves once the movie ends. (Though you may get a fleeting smile first!) Here are our picks for the best teen films on Netflix Canada.
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8. Dumplin’
Her mom is a former beauty queen, but plus-size teen Willowdean thinks pageants are silly. That is, until she decides to join the Miss Teen Blue Bonnet Pageant as a protest to show that everybody?and every body?deserves a chance to shine.
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9. Alex Strangelove
When Alex starts crushing on Elliot, his friends tell him he?s just nervous about losing his virginity to long-term girlfriend Claire. As he keeps questioning his sexuality, he comes to an unexpected conclusion.
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10. Vampires vs. the Bronx
If your kids like horror but with a healthy dash of humour, t...