Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks in “You’ve Received Mail.” Deseret Information archives
Theres nothing higher than watching a healthful romantic comedy along with your mother (or dad). Everybody has a favourite consolation rom-com — lots of mine have been launched to me by my very own mother whereas I used to be a teen.
If you're on the lookout for rom-coms to look at along with your teenage kids — that aren’t too spicy — listed below are 20 of my private favorites.
1. ‘The Princess Diaries’ (2001)
Awkward San Fransisco teenager Mia Thermopolis (Anne Hathaway) is shocked when she learns that she is a real-life princess. As inheritor to the Genovian throne, Mia should learn to correctly carry herself by taking “princess classes” from her strict grandmother (Julie Andrews) whereas balancing the everyday challenges of being a highschool scholar.
The place to look at: Disney+.
Score: G.
2. ‘Ever After’ (1998)
On this “Cinderella” adaptation, Danielle (Drew Barrymore) is a full of life younger girl compelled into servitude after the loss of life of her father. Danielle’s merciless stepmother (Anjelica Huston) makes her perform all of the house responsibilities whereas she desperately tries to marry off her two nasty daughters. Issues for Danielle enhance when she meets the good-looking Prince Henry (Dougray Scott).
The place to look at: Disney+.
Score: PG for gentle language.
3. ‘She’s The Man’ (2006)
Viola Johnson (Amanda Bynes) suffers when her highschool lower the women soccer group. To maintain enjoying “the attractive sport,” Viola hatches a plan to pose as her older brother, Sebastian, and take his place at a brand new boarding faculty. She makes the boarding faculty’s soccer group with a plan to show ladies can play soccer in addition to boys can. The problem escalates when Viola begins to fall for her roommate Duke (Channing Tatum) who doesn't know her actual identification.
The place to look at: Paramount+, Amazon Prime.
Score: PG-13 for some sexual materials.
4. ‘10 Issues I Hate About You’ (1999)
Bianca Stratford (Larisa Oleynik) is determined to get into the relationship scene at her highschool, however her strict father will solely let her date if her sister, Kat (Julia Stiles), does. Sadly for Bianca, Kat is has no intentions of relationship. With a purpose to get her means, Bianca schemes to get her sister desirous about a good-looking new scholar, Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger).
The place to look at: Disney+, Hulu.
Score: PG-13 for some sexual materials and youngsters utilizing alcohol.
5. ‘A Cinderella Story’ (2004)
After dropping her father in an earthquake, Sam (Hilary Duff) is sentenced to working at her disagreeable stepmother’s diner to earn sufficient cash to attend Princeton. One of many upsides in Sam’s life is her nameless electronic mail relationship with Nomad (Chad Michael Murray). However when Sam agrees to fulfill Nomad at the highschool dance, she discovers he's the good man at her faculty. Too intimated to face him, Sam retains her identification a secret.
The place to look at: Lease on Amazon Prime, Apple TV.
Score: PG for gentle language.
6. ‘Clueless’ (1995)
Cher (Alicia Silverstone) is on the high of her Beverly Hills highschool’s social pyramid. To make use of her reputation for good, Cher befriends a hopelessly awkward new scholar, Tai (Brittany Murphy), and offers her a makeover. When Tai turns into extra fashionable than she is, Cher realizes her ex-stepbrother (Paul Rudd) might need been proper about how clueless she is — and begins to fall for him.
The place to look at: Paramount+, Amazon Prime.
Score: PG-13 for some sexual materials and a few teen use of alcohol and medicines.
7. ‘My Huge Fats Greek Marriage ceremony’ (2002)
Toula (Nia Vardolos) remains to be single at 30 and her household, who owns a Greek restaurant, begins to fret about her. After taking a brand new job at a journey company, Toula falls for Ian (John Corbett), a good-looking instructor. Toula’s household should be taught to just accept Ian, a foreigner, into their massive Greek household.
The place to look at: HBO Max, Hulu.
Score: PG for sensuality and language.
8. ‘Ella Enchanted’ (2004)
As a child, Ella (Anne Hathaway) is given a “present” from her misguided fairy godmother, Lucinda (Vivica A. Fox) — she is bestowed with the present of obedience, requiring Ella to obey each command she is given. After the loss of life of her mom, Ella is compelled to dwell together with her depraved stepmother and horrible stepsisters. Ella finally embarks on a journey to trace down Lucinda and break the curse, and is accompanied by the charming prince Charmont (Hugh Dancy).
The place to look at: Hulu.
Score: PG for some crude humor and language.
9. ‘The Map of Tiny Good Issues’ (2021)
Mark (Kyle Allen) is a teen caught in a time loop. After reliving the identical day dozens of instances, he meets Margaret (Kathryn Newton), a cute woman caught in the identical time time loop. Each youngsters kind out private challenges whereas rising nearer as they uncover tips on how to break the time loop.
The place to look at: Amazon Prime.
Score: PG-13 for temporary robust language, some teen consuming and sexual references.
10. ‘The Princess Bride’ (1987)
On this fairy-tale journey, Buttercup (Robin Wright) is an attractive younger ladies dwelling on a farm within the fictional kingdom of Florin. After Buttercup finds her one real love, she is compelled into a wedding engagement to the inheritor of Florin. Her one real love, Wesley (Cary Elwes), should overcome legendary battles to reunite with and save Buttercup.
The place to look at: Disney+.
Score: PG for gentle violence.
11. ‘Aquamarine’ (2006)
Finest associates JoJo (Hailey Rodgers) and Claire (Emma Roberts) uncover a mermaid on the backside of their seaside membership’s pool. The sassy sea creature, Aquamarine (Sara Paxton), needs to show to her father that love exists — with assist from her new associates, she may discover real love.
The place to look at: Disney+, YouTube TV.
Score: PG for gentle language.
12. ‘17 Once more’ (2009)
Mike O’Donell (Matthew Perry) believes he peaked in highschool — he was a gifted basketball participant as a teen, however gave up enjoying to assist his girlfriend (Leslie Mann) increase their baby. Twenty years later, Mike’s profession is floundering, he's going by a divorce and his youngsters assume he's a loser. When Mike miraculously transforms right into a 17-year-old (Zac Efron), he will get the chance to make issues proper.
The place to look at: Lease from Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, Apple TV.
Score: PG-13 for language, some sexual materials and teenage partying.
13. ‘Footloose’ (1984)
When highschool scholar Ren McCormack (Kevin Bacon) strikes from Chicago to a small Midwestern city, he's shocked to find that dancing and rock music are unlawful. Decided the change issues, Ren seeks assist from his new associates, Willard Hewitt (Christopher Penn) and rebellious teen Ariel Moore (Lori Singer). However making modifications would require Ren to persuade Ariel’s uptight father, the Rev. Shaw Moore (John Lithgow).
The place to look at (1984): HBO Max, Hulu, Amazon Prime.
Score (1984): PG for gentle sexual content material.
14. ‘Legally Blonde’ (2001)
Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) has the whole lot going for her — she is wise, fashionable and exquisite. She believes her life can be full when she lastly married Warner Huntington III (Matthew Davis). However one thing retains Warner from proposing to Elle: she is just too blonde. Decided to show she is price it and win again Warner, Elle applies to Harvard Regulation College.
The place to look at: Lease from Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, Apple TV.
Score: PG-13 for some language and sexual content material.
15. ‘You’ve Received Mail’ (1998)
Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) is the proprietor of a small and struggling bookshop in New York. Kathleen hates Joe Fox (Tom Hanks), the proprietor of a sequence bookstore that threatens to close her store down. Once they meet on-line anonymously, they develop a romantic digital relationship regardless of remaining enterprise rivals.
The place to look at: HBO Max, YouTube TV.
Score: PG for some language.
16. ‘Return to Me’ (2000)
Bob Rueland (David Duchovny) is heartbroken after his spouse’s sudden loss of life in a automotive accident. His pal Charlie (David Alan Grier) encourages Bob to start out relationship once more and units him up on a blind date. Though the date is a bust, Bob is captivated by the waitress, Grace (Minnie Driver), a recovering coronary heart transplant affected person. When Bob discovers Grace’s new coronary heart got here from his organ donor spouse, a romance begins to bloom.
The place to look at: Hulu.
Score: PG for some language and thematic parts.
17. ‘To All of the Boys I’ve Beloved Earlier than’ (2018)
Laura Jean (Lana Condor) is a reserved highschool scholar who largely retains to herself. Issues change for her when 5 soul-baring love letters to her crushes get mysteriously despatched out. Her life is thrown in chaos as she makes an attempt to forgo sudden alternatives for love.
The place to look at: Netflix.
Score: TV-14 for sexual content material and language.
18. ‘She’s All That’ (1999)
Huge man on campus Zach Siler (Freddie Prinze Jr.) appears to have the whole lot — the appears, the girlfriend, the automotive, the buddies — however his reputation takes a sudden nosedive when his cheerleader girlfriend, Taylor (Jodi Lyn O’Keefe), dumps him for a cheesy actuality TV star. To avoid wasting his fragile fame, Zach agrees to achieve the belief of a nerdy classmate, Laney Boggs (Rachael Leigh Cook dinner), and make her the following promenade queen.
The place to look at: Lease from Amazon Prime, YouTube TV, Apple TV.
Score: PG-13 for sexual content material and language.
19. ‘Step Up’ (2006)
Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) is sentenced to 200 hours of neighborhood service. Whereas mopping flooring at a faculty for arts, Tyler’s hip-hop expertise is found by a ballet scholar (Jenna Dewan) who ropes him into her efficiency.
The place to look at: Lease from YouTube TV.
Score: PG-13 for sexual content material and temporary violence.
20. ‘The Prince and Me’ (2004)
Studious school scholar Paige (Julia Stiles) is ready to let nothing get in the best way of her and medical faculty. She is thrown for a loop when Eddie (Luke Mably), a good-looking Danish scholar, is assigned as her lab associate. Regardless of her preliminary disdain for Eddie, Paige begins to fall for him. Little does she know, Eddie is the inheritor to Denmark’s throne.
The place to look at: Paramount+.
Score: PG-13 for sexual content material and language.