Here's a watchlist that keeps things a bit more tame than Rrated fare. The 16 best PG13 movies on Netflix suitable for teens and adults alike

Here's a watch-list that keeps things a bit more tame than R-rated fare.

The 16 best PG-13 movies on Netflix suitable for teens and adults alike

Here's a watch-list that keeps things a bit more tame than R-rated fare.

By Madeline Cisneros,

Kevin Jacobsen,

and James Mercadante

on August 11, 2025 07:20AM EDT

Ali Wong as Sasha Tran in 'Always Be My Maybe'; Daniel Craig as Benoit Blanc in 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'; Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson in 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'. Credit:

Doane Gregory/Netflix; Courtesy of Netflix; Macall Polay/Netflix

Let's be real…surfing through Netflix's library might sound like a relaxing night-in, but three remote clicks later, you're lost in a rabbit hole of endless options. Sometimes, you just want a movie that's not for kids, but also not too intense — something comfortably in between.

Don't worry, we've already done the hard work for you. If you're looking for a solid PG-13 movie, we've picked some excellent titles that span a wide range of genres, from comedies like *Always Be My Maybe* to action-packed films like *Godzilla Minus One*.

Here are **'s picks for the best PG-13 movies on Netflix.

Always Be My Maybe (2019)

Ali Wong as Sasha Tran and Randall Park as Marcus Kim in 'Always Be My Maybe'. Ed Araquel/Netflix

Most people would rather avoid running into their high-school sweetheart, but Sasha Tran (Ali Wong) and Marcus Kim (Randall Park) — childhood friends–turned–one-time fling–turned–strangers — don't get that choice. Now a thirtysomething celebrity chef, Sasha returns to San Francisco to open a new restaurant and crosses paths with Marcus, who shows up to install her air conditioning in her interim home. With sparks still flying 15 years later, they decide to give their friendship a second go (and, well, you can guess where it goes from there).

Directed by *Fresh Off the Boat*'s creator, Nahnatchka Khan, *Always Be My Maybe* is a sharply written, self-aware rom-com that offers multi-dimensional Asian American representation, fabulous fashion, and sizzling chemistry between Park and Wong. (Plus, you get to see Keanu Reeves in a rom-com for the first time since 2009's *The Private Lives of Pippa Lee*.) —*James Mercadante*

Where to watch *Always Be My Maybe*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B (read the review)

**Director:** Nahnatchka Khan

**Cast: **Ali Wong, Randall Park, Daniel Dae Kim, James Saito, Michelle Buteau, Vivian Bang, Keanu Reeves

Clueless (1995)

Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz in 'Clueless'.

Paramount Pictures

The '90s were a renaissance period for teen social satires, from *Cruel Intentions* to *But I'm a Cheerleader*. But we would be, well, *clueless* if we didn't include this brilliant comedy among the best representations of '90s teen life. A loose adaptation of Jane Austen's *Emma*, the film revolves around Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone), a popular, fabulously styled high schooler who enjoys her self-appointed role as tastemaker and matchmaker, though she soon finds herself reexamining her priorities. EW's critic originally gave *Clueless* a C+, but, three decades later, we think that's way harsh, Tai. —*Kevin Jacobsen***

Where to watch *Clueless*: Netflix

**EW grade:** (Read the review)

**Director:** Amy Heckerling

**Cast:** Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Brittany Murphy, Stacey Dash, Donald Faison

Daughters (2024)

Incarcerated fathers in 'Daughters'.

Courtesy of Netflix

This poignant documentary is a testament to the special bond between fathers and daughters. The film follows four young girls and their incarcerated fathers as they get ready for a special Date With Dad weekend held at the prison. The main highlight is the Daddy Daughter Dance, and the doc centers on the daughters' point of view as they grapple with their hopes, fears, and understandable sadness over being separated from their fathers. Winner of the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival, *Daughters* will leave you without a dry eye. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Daughters*: Netflix

**Directors:** Angela Patton, Natalie Rae**

Enola Holmes (2020)

Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes in 'Enola Holmes'. Alex Bailey/Netflix/Everett

A long-neglected member of the Holmes family finally gets her story told. When Enola Holmes' (Millie Bobby Brown) mother goes missing, she seeks help from crime-sleuthing brothers, Sherlock (Henry Cavill) and Mycroft (Sam Claflin), who are more concerned about her etiquette than her solving mysteries. So, Enola decides to break the mold and outsmart her brothers by finding her mother herself.

*Enola Holmes *is a zany feminist reimagining of the Holmes canon, full of fourth-wall breaks that are perfectly executed by Brown, who EW's critic describes as "cheeky and spritely in the role…[with] a self-possessed quality that grounds the performance." *—Madeline Cisneros*

Where to watch *Enola Holmes*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B+ (read the review)

**Director: **Harry Bradbeer

**Cast: **Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam Claflin, Helena Bonham Carter, Louis Partridge, Fiona Shaw, Susan Wokoma, Burn Gorman, Hattie Morahan, Frances de la Tour

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Kathryn Hahn as Claire Debella, Madelyn Cline as Whiskey, Edward Norton as Miles Bron, Leslie Odom Jr. as Lionel Toussaint, and Kate Hudson as Birdie Jay in 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'. Netflix

Det. Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is back at it again in this sequel to the 2019 sensation *Knives Out*. In *Glass Onion*, Blanc finds himself on tech billionaire Miles Bron's (Edward Norton) private Greek island to solve a fictional murder mystery with Bron's oddball friends coined "the Disruptors." But when the game becomes real, it's up to the detective to crack the case.

Per EW's critic, Craig trades "MI6 and martinis for neatly knotted neckerchiefs and Foghorn Leghorn bon mots — and he seems to revel in it, leaning happily into the pure camp of being Benoit." The star-studded cast including Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista, and more should be enough motivation to give this movie a go. *—M.C.*

Where to watch *Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B+ (read the review)

**Director: **Rian Johnson

**Cast: **Daniel Craig, Janelle Monáe, Edward Norton, Kate Hudson, Dave Bautista, Leslie Odom Jr., Kathryn Hahn, Madelyn Cline, Jessica Henwick

Godzilla Minus One (2023)

Kuranosuke Sasaki as Seiji Akitsu and Godzilla in 'Godzilla Minus One'.

Toho International/Courtesy Everett Collection

*Godzilla Minus One* offers a little something for everyone, delivering monster movie thrills and an emotionally resonant story all at once. Set in Japan after World War II, the film centers on a former pilot who struggles with PTSD after failing to stop Godzilla from wreaking havoc on his Odo Island base. Years later, the guilt-ridden pilot is spurred to join the effort to stop the monster once and for all.

EW's critic ranks *Minus One* as the fourth-best *Godzilla* movie ever made, praising its blend of "sweeping blend of character-driven drama, maritime adventure, and kaiju mayhem" and calling it "popcorn entertainment at its best." There's a reason it became the first Godzilla movie to not only be nominated at the Oscars but to win, taking home the prize for Best Visual Effects. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Godzilla Minus One*: Netflix

**Director:** Takashi Yamazaki

**Cast:** Ryunosuke Kamiki, Minami Hamabe, Yuki Yamada, Munetaka Aoki, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Sakura Ando, Kuranosuke Sasaki

The Half of It (2020)

Leah Lewis as Ellie Chu and Daniel Diemer as Paul Munsky in 'The Half of It'.

KC Bailey/Netflix

Shy Chinese American Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis) may not have any friends, but she *does* run a successful essay-writing business. When she gets an odd request from jock Paul Munsky (Daniel Diemer) to write a love letter for his crush, Ellie begrudgingly gives in — despite having feelings for the girl, too. As Ellie helps Paul, the two form an unlikely bond that includes watching late-night movies together and eating taco sausages.

*The Half of It* is described by EW's critic as an "examination of first love, and how our messy, well-intentioned attempts to do right by our own hearts can both wound and help us fumble toward the people we're meant to be." —*M.C.*

Where to watch *The Half of It*: Netflix

**EW grade: **B (read the review)

**Director: **Alice Wu

**Cast: **Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Wolfgang Novogratz, Collin Chou, Catherine Curtin

I'm Still Here (2024)

Selton Mello as Rubens Paiva and Fernanda Torres as Eunice Paiva with their onscreen children in 'I'm Still Here'.

Alile Onawale/Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics

This moving Oscar-winning drama follows the struggles of real-life activist Eunice Paiva under the Brazilian dictatorship of the 1970s. Fernanda Torres plays Eunice as a steadfast, resilient wife and mother seeking answers about her politician husband's disappearance. Her mission spans decades, but her resolve remains. *I'm Still Here* made history as the first Brazilian film to win the Oscar for Best International Feature and to be nominated for Best Picture. Torres also won a Golden Globe and scored an Oscar nomination for Best Actress. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *I'm Still Here*: Netflix

**Director:** Walter Salles

**Cast:** Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello, Fernanda Montenegro

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Jurassic Park (1993)

Sam Neill as Alan Grant, Joseph Mazzello as Tim Murphy, and Ariana Richards as Lex Murphy in 'Jurassic Park'.

Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection

Few movies have ever rivaled the level of wonder and magic evoked when Laura Dern's Ellie Sattler witnesses a dinosaur as John Williams' majestic score swells in *Jurassic Park*. Steven Spielberg's iconic blockbuster about a trio of scientists who investigate an island on which a business magnate has created a theme park of cloned dinosaurs will simply never be topped — no matter how many sequels Hollywood tries to spawn. After all, as Ian Malcolm (Jeff Goldblum) quips in the film, "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should." The 1993 original is thrilling, fear-inducing, and altogether entertaining thanks in part to the then-innovative visual effects that still hold up today. —*K.J.*

Where to watch *Jurassic Park*: Netflix

**EW grade:** (Read the review)

**Director:** Steven Spielberg

**Cast:** Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough

Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation (2015)

Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in 'Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation'.

Christian Black/Paramount Pictures

Now that *The Final Reckoning* — the last *Mission: Impossible* film (presumably) — has been released, we highly recommend one of the franchise's creative peaks. This fifth film in the saga finds IMF agent/daredevil Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) embarking on a globe-trotting journey to fight a dangerous group of rogue agents known as the Syndicate. Major highlights include a thwarted killing at the opera, the breathtaking underwater sequence, and the introduction of the enigmatic assassin Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson). EW ranks *Rogue Nation* as the second-best *Mission: Impossible* movie (behind 2011's *Ghost Protocol*), calling it a "fleet-footed espionage bonanza." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B+ (read the review)

**Director:** Christopher McQuarrie

**Cast:** Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Rebecca Ferguson, Sean Harris, Alec Baldwin**

Now You See Me (2013)

Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves and Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas in 'Now You See Me'.

Barry Wetcher/Summit Entertainment

Magic and heists share a lot of the same DNA: Each tends to involve a cleverly concocted scheme that fools either the audience or the authorities. So it's only natural that merging the two proved to be a winning combination with this smart crime thriller about a quartet of magicians known as the Four Horsemen, who commit robberies and redistribute the stolen money to their audience members. Meanwhile, police officials investigate their crimes, but the Four Horsemen always have something up their sleeve — and the film does, too. —*K.J.***

Where to watch *Now You See Me*: Netflix

**Director:** Louis Leterrier

**Cast:** Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Mélanie Laurent, Isla Fisher, Common, Dave Franco, Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman

Rustin (2023)

(From left to right): Gus Halper as Tom, CCH Pounder as Dr. Anna Hedgeman, Colman Domingo as Bayard Rustin, Melissa Rakiro as Yvette, Ayana Workman as Eleanor, Lilli Kay as Rochelle, and Jordan-Amanda Hall as Charlene in 'Rustin'.

While Martin Luther King Jr. is a household name, his advisor — Bayard Rustin, who taught him the principles of nonviolent protest — has historically slipped through the cracks. Helmed by *Ma Rainey's Black Bottom* director George C. Wolfe and produced by Michelle and Barack Obama, *Rustin* chronicles this unsung hero's efforts to mobilize the 1973 March on Washington while also holding his own amid public scrutiny of his sexuality.

Though this biopic follows a middle-of-the-road formula, Colman Domingo's Academy Award-nominated portrayal of the gay civil rights activist is what truly sets the film apart. As EW's critic wrote, "Domingo infuses Rustin with a warmth and vibrancy that creates a performance of immense empathy.... His portrait of a man fighting for both his race and his sexuality feels incredibly personal and helps hammer home Rustin's commitment to true 'justice for all.'" *—J.M.*

Where to watch *Rustin*: Netflix

**EW grade:** B (read the review)

**Director:** George C. Wolfe

**Cast:** Colman Domingo, Chris Rock, Jeffrey Wright, Glynn Turman, CCH Pounder, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, Audra McDonald

Sing Street (2016)

Kyle Bradley Donaldson as 5th Former, Ben Carolan as Darren, Percy Chamburuka as Ngig, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo as Conor, Lucy Boynton as Raphina, Mark McKenna as Eamon, Conor Hamilton as Larry, and Karl Rice as Garry in 'Sing Street'.

The Weinstein Company/Courtesy Everett Collection

Like many lovestruck teens, awkward 15-year-old Conor (Ferdia Walsh-Peelo) goes to great lengths to earn the affection of his aspiring model crush: He invites her to star in a music video for his nonexistent band. To corroborate his trumped-up tale, Conor assembles a ragtag group of surprisingly talented misfits to create a Duran Duran-esque glam-rock ensemble. Set in 1985 Dublin, *Sing Street* spins an earnest, multilayered story about taking control over your destiny. Despite being overshadowed by the same year's much-hyped *La La Land*, this sleeper movie musical is a hit with tracks you'll catch yourself singing days later. —*J.M.*

Where to watch *Sing Street*: Netflix

**Director:** John Carney

**Cast:** Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Lucy Boynton, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Aidan Gillen, Jack Reynor, Kelly Thornton

Tick, Tick... BOOM! (2021)

Andrew Garfield as Jonathan Larson in 'Tick, Tick... BOOM!'.

Macall Polay/Netflix

Yes, Andrew Garfield can sing, and he even won a Golden Globe for it, too. From director Lin-Manuel Miranda, *Tick, Tick... BOOM!* sees *Rent *creator Jonathan Larson (Garfield) struggle to make it as a composer in NYC. As Jonathan reaches his 30th birthday, he fears that his time is running out to make his dreams come to reality.

Intertwining the autobiographical musical of the same name within the story, the movie is described by EW's critic as "an exuberant ode to Larson and a tribute to anyone, especially those in the arts, who might be chasing big dreams." *—M.C.*

Where to watch *Tick, Tick... BOOM!*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A– (read the review)

**Director: **Lin-Manuel Miranda

**Cast: **Andrew Garfield, Robin de Jesús, Alexandra Shipp, Vanessa Hudgens, Bradley Whitford

U-571 (2000)

Matthew McConaughey as Lt. Andrew Tyler in 'U-571'.

Universal/Courtesy Everett

If you can forgive its historical inaccuracies, this gripping war thriller is a sturdy and entertaining piece of action filmmaking. Set during World War II, the film centers on a crew of U.S. Navy sailors who are given the order to covertly seize a communications device from a German U-boat. EW's critic calls *U-571* "excitingly taut and kinetic," adding, "It's not every day, or even every year, that a movie features explosions that could be described as creative feats." —*K.J.***

Where to watch *U-571*: Netflix

**EW grade:** A– (read the review)

**Director:** Jonathan Mostow

**Cast:** Matthew McConaughey, Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel, Jon Bon Jovi, Jake Weber, Erik Palladino, Matthew Settle, David Keith, Thomas Kretschmann

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023)

Sunny Sandler as Stacy Friedman and Samantha Lorraine as Lydia Rodriguez Katz in 'You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah'.

Courtesy of Netflix

This comedy shows off Adam Sandler's daughters' acting chops. Based on Fiona Rosenbloom's eponymous book, *You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah* follows best friends Stacy (Sunny Sandler) and Lydia (Samantha Lorraine), who dream of celebrating their bat mitzvahs together — though middle school drama and a boy threaten their friendship.

Now Sandler's highest-rated film on Rotten Tomatoes, the movie oozes a sense of comfort and belonging. Much of this can be attributed to the Sandler family, as director Sammi Cohen explained to EW that they "have this way of really making everyone feel like family and feel at home." *—M.C*.

Where to watch *You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah*: Netflix

**Director: **Sammi Cohen

**Cast: **Adam Sandler, Jackie Sandler, Sunny Sandler, Sadie Sandler, Idina Menzel, Dylan Hoffman, Samantha Lorraine, Sarah Sherman

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