40 Teen Romance Movies Now Streaming That’ll Make You Feel Young and in Love

Based on the best-selling series from Stephanie Meyer, Twilight stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner in a supernatural teen romance full of vampires, werewolves, and an irresistible love triangle. This was the first of five films, but nothing beats an original. Are you Team Edward or Team Jacob? Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

After 17-year-old ballerina Sara Johnson (Julia Stiles) fails a Juilliard audition, she nearly gives up on dancing…until Derek (Sean Patrick Thomas) helps her develop her style and inspires her to pursue her dreams once again. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

A John Hughes classic! This ’80s film follows the romantic life of high school outcast Andie (Molly Ringwald) as she crushes on her classmate, a popular student named Blane (Andrew McCarthy), while overlooking her friend Duckie (Jon Cryer). Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Blake Jenner, and Haley Lu Richardson, this coming-of-age story explores the intricate and difficult balancing act of navigating friendship, new romance, and growing up. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

After is based on the Anna Todd novel of the same name, which originally started as Harry Styles fanfiction. Intrigued? This 2019 fan-favorite film stars Josephine Langford as a teenage girl who falls in love with a mysterious college student played by Hero Fiennes Tiffin. Available to stream on Netflix

Perhaps one of the most underrated teen movies of all time, Aquamarine—starring Emma Roberts, Joanna “JoJo” Levesque, and Sara Paxton—follows the story of two teenage girls who discover a real-life mermaid. The film is loosely based on the young adult novel by Alice Hoffman. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

Yes, this is an action-packed superhero movie about your favorite web slinger. But if you look past all the fight scenes and evil villain drama, you'll see a very sweet love story between high school students Peter (Tom Holland) and MJ (Zendaya). Available to stream on Hulu

Some of the best romantic movies are ones that offer a fresh spin on a classic story. See: A Cinderella Story. Hilary Duff stars alongside Chad Michael Murray in this early 2000s retelling of the fairy tale of Cinderella. After an unfortunate cell phone mix-up, outsider Sam (Duff) begins an anonymous online relationship with a mysterious boy…only to learn that her cyber fling is none other than the popular Austin Ames (Murray). Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

Based on Becky Albertalli’s novel of the same name, this teen romance follows Simon Spier (Nick Robinson) as he explores his sexuality, comes out to his friends and family, and falls in love for the first time. Available to stream on Hulu

After Olive (Emma Stone) finds herself caught in a lie about her sex life, she starts embracing the rumors that the high school gossip (Amanda Bynes) has been spreading about her. Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video

Her whole life, Ella Enchanted (Anne Hathaway) has dealt with a magical spell that forces her to obey orders. Eventually, Ella decides to break the curse by hunting down her fairy godmother with an assist from Prince Charmont (Hugh Dancy). The film is based on the beloved novel by Gail Carson Levine. Available to stream on HBO Max

Of all the teen movies on Netflix, this one's the most universally beloved. Based on the best-selling novels by Jenny Han, this Netflix original film follows Lara Jean (Lana Condor) dealing with the unexpected aftermath of her secret love letters being sent to her crushes. The film also stars Janel Parrish, Noah Centineo, and Anna Cathcart. Available to stream on Netflix

The film that brought future spouses (and exes) Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth together, The Last Song is based on the Nicholas Sparks romance novel of the same name. In it, a rebellious New York teen meets a young pianist in a small Southern town. Despite her best efforts to hate spending the summer away from the city, a romance blossoms between the unlikely duo. Available to stream on Disney+

A modern retelling of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, this teen romance follows the love-avoidant Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) as she finds herself falling for the charming new kid, Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger). Available to stream on Disney+

Haley Lu Richardson and Cole Sprouse star alongside each other in this movie adaptation of Rachel Lippincott’s novel of the same name. When two teens with cystic fibrosis meet, their instant attraction and similar diagnosis bond them. The only problem: Restrictions force them to stay at least five feet apart from each other in order to protect their health. Available to stream on Netflix

In this early-2000s film, Channing Tatum stars as Tyler Gage, a troublemaker who has to serve 200 hours of community service after vandalizing a performing arts school. During this mandated service, Gage meets Nora Clark (Jenna Dewan), a senior dance student. Together they become partners in an effort to secure a prestigious scholarship for himself and a spot on a professional company for Clark. Available to stream on IMDBTV

Childhood friends Monica (Sanaa Lathan) and Quincy (Omar Epps) both want to achieve basketball stardom; as they grow older, their feelings for each other blossom into something more. Only their fierce passion for basketball and separate paths to pro-ball careers threatens to ruin their relationship. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

An adaptation of John Green’s novel of the same name, this sad romantic movie follows Hazel Grace Lancaster (Shailene Woodley) and Gus Waters (Ansel Elgort), two teens with terminal illnesses that meet at a cancer support group and eventually fall in love. Okay? Okay. Available to stream on Disney+

A teen romance and a holiday rom-com in one, Let It Snow shows the intersecting tales and love stories of a group of teens in a small Illinois town on Christmas Eve. Available to stream on Netflix

Maddy (Amandla Stenberg) has an immune disorder that prevents her from leaving her home. Olly (Nick Robinson) is the cute next-door neighbor who falls for her. You might think you know where this romance is going, but be prepared for a big twist. Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video

Part rom-com, part “musical,” Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist follows Nick (Michael Cera) as he finds a new love interest, Norah (Kat Dennings), after a painful breakup. Together the potential couple endures a strange night of adventure that ultimately challenges their blossoming romance. Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video

While dealing with the unexpected death of her brother (Jason Ritter), Terri (Hilary Duff) pursues her musical aspirations at a performing arts school in Los Angeles. She prepares for a talent competition alongside her singing partner Jay (Oliver James), who—you guessed it—secretly has a crush on her. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

A match made in Disney Channel heaven. Troy Bolton (Zac Efron) and Gabriella Montez (Vanessa Hudgens) explore their newfound love despite their friend groups both attempting to thwart the relationship in this modern retelling of Romeo & Juliet. Available to stream on Disney+

Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum star in this wholesome high school rom-com in which Viola Johnson (Bynes) poses as her twin brother in order to take his place at a soccer-focused boarding school. Mischief and accidental romance ensues in this movie inspired by Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

Written and directed by celebrated auteur Alice Wu, The Half of It is a modern retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac. Ellie (Leah Lewis) is a shy teen who agrees to write love letters to Aster, the school's popular girl (Alexxis Lemire), on behalf of the jock (Daniel Diemer). The thing is, in writing them, Ellie explores her own crush on Aster. Available to stream on Netflix

A truly underrated indie film featuring major stars like Lily Collins, Nat Wolff, and Logan Lerman, this romance follows the love lives of an acclaimed writer, his ex-wife, and their teen children during a particularly difficult time in their lives. Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video

An onscreen adaptation of Natalie Babbitt’s novel of the same name, this movie follows teenager Winnie Foster (Alexis Bledel) during a transformative time in her young life. When she meets an unusual boy named Jesse Tuck (Jonathan Jackson), she learns his family is hiding a powerful secret. Now she faces a life-altering decision to stay with the Tucks or return to her old life. Available to stream on Disney+

Taking teen romance back to the 1950s, this musical follows the love story between greaser Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and good girl Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) as they navigate a summer fling and more serious high school love throughout a tumultuous semester. As far as summer movies go, this should always be your first stop. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

Baz Luhrmann’s late-’90s revival of the famed Shakespearean play Romeo & Juliet is a must-watch for viewers that love a classic star-crossed-lover trope. The film features a young Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo and Claire Danes as Juliet, among many other famous actors who help bring this contemporary adaptation to life. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

Forget American Pie—watch Blockers if you're looking for a sex-positive teen comedy. Kathryn Newton, Gideon Adlon, and Geraldine Viswanathan play three best friends who make a pact to lose their virginities on prom night. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

Starring Freddie Prinze Jr. as high school hottie Zach Siler and Rachael Leigh Cook as nerdy outcast Laney Boggs, this late-’90s romance brings two unusual students together after Siler’s ultra-popular girlfriend unceremoniously dumps him for another guy. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

When American teen Daphne (Amanda Bynes) spontaneously flies to England in search of her father, she finds more than she bargained for when she discovers her long-lost dad is Lord Henry Dashwood (Colin Firth). As she learns what it means to be the daughter of an English noble, Daphne finds herself falling for a musician (Oliver James). Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video

Another heart-wrenching teen romance film based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks, this film follows the story of complete opposites Landon Carter (Shane West) and Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore) as they discover powerful truths about life and love. Available to buy on iTunes

Thanks to streaming services like Netflix and Hulu, we're seeing more new teen movies with quality storytelling than ever before. In Crush, artsy Paige (Rowan Blanchard) joins her high school track team in order to get closer to her longtime crush, Gabby (Isabella Ferreira)…but things take an unexpected turn when she realizes she may have feelings for Gabby's sister AJ (Auli'i Cravalho) instead. Available to stream on Hulu.

This modern-day retelling of Jane Austen's Emma is arguably one of the best teen movies, full stop. The romances and chemistry between Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and Josh (Paul Rudd) as well as Dionne (Stacey Dash) and Murray (Donald Faison) are a big reason why. Available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.

This lesser-known indie about a young man who befriends a fellow student with leukemia was a critic fave and got a standing ovation at Sundance Film Festival when it premiered in 2015. Available to stream on Disney+.

The central romance in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement may be stronger than the original, but let's not discount the thrill you felt the first time you saw Mia (Anne Hathaway) pop her leg while kissing Michael (Robert Schwartzman). Available to stream on Disney+.

Love is love is love—something Angourie Rice demonstrates in this movie as a young woman who falls for a wandering soul that wakes up every day in a different teenager's body. Available to buy on Amazon Prime Video.

One of the few high school movies that combines horror and romance, Netflix's Fear Street Trilogy film series is scary, sweet, and charming. Stranger Things fans should watch this while they wait for season five. Available to stream on Netflix.

This one's for the girlies whose favorite Disney princess was Belle from Beauty and the Beast. This modern retelling of the fairytale stars Vanessa Hudgens and Alex Pettyfer and features a wonderfully campy Mary-Kate Olsen as the witch. Available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.