Definition and Audience

What is a teen movie?

Teen films is a film genre targeted at teenagers and young adults and the plot is based upon the special interests of teenagers, like coming of age, first love, rebellion, conflict with parents, teen angst or alienation. Often these normally serious subject matters are presented in a glossy, stereotyped or trivialized way. Some teen films appeal to young males while others appeal to young females.

Films in this genre are often set in high schools, or have characters that are of high school age. Sexual themes are also common, as are crude forms of humor.

Who watches teen movies?

All types of variety of ages watch teen movies, but the majority are teenagers since they can connect more to theme, but you could argue that adults can connect just as well since they were once teenagers.

Why do we like teen movies?

Many people like teenage movies, since they can relate to the certain situations, experiences and emotions, the crude comedy and crazy acts in which they do also enhances the audience also.