A few weeks ago I posted a list of recommendations for kids and tweens. This week we'll look at several sleepover movies for teens! In a world full of trashy teen movies, it's tempting to think there are no appropriate films for teenagers and young adults. However, there are clean films that are great sleepover movies.
Best Sleepover Movies for Girls
Pride and Prejudice (1995). Photo courtesy of IMDb.com
Pride and Prejudice (1995)
Starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, Rated TV-PG
While this is technically a mini-series, I couldn't help including this classic romance. The wealthy Mr. Bingley and Mr. Darcy are the center of attention when they come to the small town of Hertfordshire. Mr. Bingley immediately falls in love with Jane Bennet, but her sister Elizabeth is repulsed by his friend, Mr. Darcy, almost as soon as they meet. As she spends more time with him and hears about his doings, she's convinced she can never marry such a man and sparks fly when they encounter each other. After Mr. Darcy proposes to her, Elizabeth finds that her first impressions of the man may not be accurate. Has she made a mistake?
Note: Because of the length of this movie, some might prefer to watch the 2005 version of the story. Check out my comparison review here to see the difference between the two movies.
Note: Because of the length of this movie, some might prefer to watch the 2005 version of the story. Check out my comparison review here to see the difference between the two movies.
Sabrina (1995)
Starring Harrison Ford, Julia Ormund, and Greg Kinnear, Rated PG
Sabrina Fairchild, the chauffeur's daughter, grew up with the rich Larrabee brothers, Linus and David. David is fun, flirtatious, and sanguine and she's had a crush on him since they were little. Linus focuses on making shrewd business deals and making money. Sabrina goes to Paris for a job at Vogue, where her dad hopes she'll forget about David.
When she returns, she finds David engaged and Linus about to complete a billion dollar merger with David's soon-to-be father-in-law. When David falls in love with Sabrina, Linus comes up with the plan to woo, then dump her after the merger. But the businessman doesn't account for the possibility of actually falling in love with her.
Warning: there are a few swear words and one instance of God's name taken in name. Also, there's a brief scene where two people are kissing on a bed, fully clothed.
When she returns, she finds David engaged and Linus about to complete a billion dollar merger with David's soon-to-be father-in-law. When David falls in love with Sabrina, Linus comes up with the plan to woo, then dump her after the merger. But the businessman doesn't account for the possibility of actually falling in love with her.
Warning: there are a few swear words and one instance of God's name taken in name. Also, there's a brief scene where two people are kissing on a bed, fully clothed.
North and South (2004). Photo courtesy of IMDb.com
North and South (2004)
Starring Daniela Denby-Ashe, Richard Armitage, Rated TV-PG
Margaret Hale moves with her parents from the south of England to the northern part of the country, trading sunshine, sophistication, and ease for smoke, cotton mills, and rough conditions. She abhors everything about the north and considers the inhabitants either ignorant or uncultured, including the gruff mill-owner John Thornton. As the workers prepare to strike and the masters make plans to keep the upper hand, Margaret becomes entangled in the conflict and with one of the mill-owners.
Note: One of the minor characters commits suicide by laying face down in a stream. Might be disturbing for some.
Note: One of the minor characters commits suicide by laying face down in a stream. Might be disturbing for some.
Ever After (1998)
Starring Drew Berrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Rated PG-13
In this retelling of Cinderella, Danielle is a poor peasant working for her cruel step-mother and sisters. When she meets Prince Henry, she conceals her station and pretends she's a countess. Prince Henry is on the search for a wife so he's not forced to marry the princess of Spain and he falls for Danielle. But neither of them reckon on her step-mother trying to get one of her own daughters on the throne.
Warning: There are three swear words said.
Warning: There are three swear words said.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Starring Henry Thomas, Drew Berrymore, Peter Coyote, Rated PG
Elliott is shocked when a young lost alien shows up in his backyard. He names the creature E.T. and decides to keep him a secret from his mother. E.T. has one desire - to go home. Elliott and his siblings jump in to help the alien get in contact with his friends and get back to his planet.
Warning: There is some language.
Warning: There is some language.
The Fellowship of the Ring (2001). Photo courtesy of IMDb.com
The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)
Starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Rated PG-13
Frodo Baggins inherits everything from his uncle Bilbo, including an insignificant gold ring. Gandalf the Grey tells him the ring is in fact one of the most powerful things in Middle Earth. In order to save the whole world from the evil Sauron, Frodo must travel with eight other companions into the heart of Sauron's country and throw the ring into the volcano of Mount Doom. The movie titles are:
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Two Towers
The Return of the King
Note: Some of the thematic elements may be disturbing or gross.
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Two Towers
The Return of the King
Note: Some of the thematic elements may be disturbing or gross.
The Hobbit Trilogy (2012-2014)
Starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, Rated PG-13
Bilbo Baggins is content to stay home but Gandalf has other ideas. Before Bilbo knows what's happened, he's on a journey with twelve dwarves and a wizard determined to slay a dragon and take their ancestral home back. Bilbo's job? Steal a piece of the dragon's treasure without getting himself or others killed. The movie titles are:
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Note: Some of the thematic elements may be disturbing or gross.
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Note: Some of the thematic elements may be disturbing or gross.
Belle and the Beast (2007)
Starring Summer Naomi Smart, Matthew Reese, Everest Bishop, Rated PG and Dove Approved
In this modern retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Belle Watson agrees to work for Eric Landry after her father breaks an expensive vase belonging to him. Eric, nicknamed the Beast, is known as a world-class jerk and Belle encounters difficulties while working with him. But there may be more to this “beast” than she thought and what starts out as a job may turn into something more.
Beyond The Mask (2015). Photo courtesy of IMDb.com
Beyond The Mask (2015)
Starring Andrew Cheney, John Rhys-Davies, Kara Killmer, Rated PG
William Reynolds no longer wants the job of an assassin for the British East India Company. After someone tries to take his life he flees, first to an English country home where he meets the beautiful Charlotte, then to Philadelphia. There he becomes apprenticed to Dr. Benjamin Franklin and tries to redeem himself from his past by becoming a hero. Then he uncovers a Tory plot that will take true heroism to dismantle.
Secondhand Lions (2003)
Starring Haley Joel Osment, Michael Caine, Robert Duvall
Walter's irresponsible mother dumps him off at his great-uncles' for the summer while she goes and gads about in Las Vegas. Uncle Hub and Uncle Garth men are rumored to have buried treasure, but Walter forgets about that as he adjusts to their strange behavior. Even more unbelievable is Uncle Garth's stories about when he and Hub were young adventurers, fighting sheiks and rescuing beautiful maidens. Although Walter doubts the stories, he bonds with his uncles and their new pet lion. Then he discovers the tales may be true, as well as the rumored treasure.
Note: There is some language.
Note: There is some language.
The Jesus Revolution (2023). Photo courtesy of IMDb.com
The Jesus Revolution (2023)
Starring Joel Courtney, Jonathan Roumie, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Rated PG-13
Greg Laurie jumps on the hippie bandwagon as he grows discontent with his current life. Meanwhile a Christian hippie named Lonnie has a different mission in mind-saving all the young people hooked on acid and going down a dark road. When the two meet, Greg encounters a true faith, one that will shape his life forever. Based on the true story of spiritual revival and Greg Laurie's life.
Note: There are a few scenes where people are either taking drugs or on a high. In one scene a girl almost dies from drugs.
Note: There are a few scenes where people are either taking drugs or on a high. In one scene a girl almost dies from drugs.
The Sound of Music (1965)
Starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Rated G
Maria isn't cut out to be a nun, so the Mother Superior recommends her to Captain Georg von Trapp to be a governess for his motherless seven children. Maria brings light and sunshine into their lives, but the dark cloud of the Nazis looms over Austria. The music Maria taught the children may be their only hope of escaping the country in time.
Swallows and Amazons (2016). Photo courtesy of IMDb.com
Swallows and Amazons (2016)
Starring Bobby McCulloch, Dane Hughes, Kelly Macdonald, Not Rated
The Walker siblings are thrilled when they're allowed to live on an island in the middle of the lake for the summer. After they settle into their campsite, a pair of pirate sisters claim the island is theirs and want it back. But soon they have more pressing matters on their hands, ones that involve the pirate's uncle. Will it take sailors joining forces with pirates in order to save a man from trouble – or worse?
Note: There is a d**n said in Russian and translated in the subtitles.
Note: There is a d**n said in Russian and translated in the subtitles.
Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel (1987)
Starring Megan Follows, Colleen Dewhurst, Marilyn Lightstone, Rated G
Anne Shirley has completed college and now teaches at Avonlea school. After her old chum Gilbert Blythe proposes and she refuses, she decides a change of scene is just what she needs. She accepts a position at Kingsport Ladies College and clashes with the snotty Pringles family as soon as she arrives. But the fiery red head resolves to stand her ground, all the while trying to navigate the unstable ground of love and romance.
Note: Some have retitled this Anne of Avonlea and divided up in a four episode mini-series.
Note: Some have retitled this Anne of Avonlea and divided up in a four episode mini-series.
These movies are great for teen sleepovers. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
For those of you who have seen some or all of these movies: which one is your favorite? Which would you watch at a sleepover? Tell me in the comments below!
For those of you who have seen some or all of these movies: which one is your favorite? Which would you watch at a sleepover? Tell me in the comments below!
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6 Comments
This is a great list! I've seen all of these and have a really hard time picking a favorite! My top three for a sleepover would be Pride & Prejudice, Anne of Green Gables (and the Sequel), and North & South.
Those are some of my favorites too! :)
I have seen a great deal of these movies! They are all so fun, the others I'll have to check out. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Have watched several of these movies, either alone or with other family members. Very good recommendations.
Thank you so much!