Goofy Comedy Movies to Watch with Tweens and Teens

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Wondering what to watch with your kids once they say they're too grown up for Pixar and Disney? See what happens when you introduce them to these comedies. While many of these picks have had families cracking up for generations, some have jokes that can feel a bit dated, inappropriate, or awkward. So make sure to check our individual reviews to find what's right for your family. And be warned: Lots of these movies have moments that are so downright dumb you'll find yourself embarrassed as you stifle a laugh. But that's all part of the fun!

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The Kid

age 8+

Very funny and genuinely insightful family movie.

July 7, 2000 2000 PG (104 minutes)

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines

age 8+

Action-packed family adventure tackles tech dependence.

April 30, 2021 2021 PG (113 minutes)

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Thunderpants

age 8+

Fart jokes galore in warmhearted kids fantasy adventure.

May 24, 2002 2002 PG (83 minutes)

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Zootopia

age 8+

Charming buddy-animal story promotes teamwork, perseverance.

March 4, 2016 2016 PG (108 minutes)

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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

age 9+

Sweet book-based comedy has great family messages.

October 10, 2014 2014 PG (81 minutes)

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

age 9+

Adorable comedy about middle-school anxieties...and farts.

March 19, 2010 2010 PG (90 minutes)

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The Princess Bride

age 9+

Witty, winsome fairy tale has violence, language.

September 25, 1987 1987 PG (98 minutes)

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The Sandlot

age 9+

Lighthearted tween baseball comedy has language, sexism.

April 7, 1993 1993 PG (101 minutes)

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Bill & Ted Face the Music

age 10+

Funny, satisfying threequel wraps series with family focus.

August 28, 2020 2020 PG-13 (78 minutes)

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Galaxy Quest

age 10+

Sci-fi comedy has violence, language, sexual references.

December 21, 1999 1999 PG (102 minutes)

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Good Burger

age 10+

Good-natured 1990s comedy loaded with silly, low-brow humor.

July 25, 1997 1997 PG (95 minutes)

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Home Alone

age 10+

Family comedy has slapstick violence and language.

November 10, 1990 1990 PG (103 minutes)

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School of Rock

age 10+

Strong communication, teamwork in funny, charming comedy.

October 3, 2003 2003 PG-13 (108 minutes)

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Sister Act

age 10+

'90s musical comedy has violence, cursing.

May 29, 1992 1992 PG (100 minutes)

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13 Going on 30

age 11+

Touching, hilarious coming-of-age romcom.

April 23, 2004 2004 PG-13 (98 minutes)

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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

age 11+

Silly time-capsule comedy ideal for older tweens.

February 17, 1989 1989 PG (90 minutes)

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Groundhog Day

age 11+

'90s comedy offers witty, sarcastic take on redemption.

February 12, 1993 1993 PG (101 minutes)

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My Life as a Zucchini

age 11+

Animated drama about orphan is touching, unforgettable.

February 24, 2017 2017 PG-13 (70 minutes)

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Nacho Libre

age 11+

Offbeat movie has lots of potty humor, comic action.

June 16, 2006 2006 PG (100 minutes)

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Napoleon Dynamite

age 11+

One-of-a-kind high school comedy for the family.

June 11, 2004 2004 PG (82 minutes)

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