Year: 2004
Rating: PG-13
Tagline: "Behind every great love is a great story."
Reasons they need to see it: Allie and Noah's love story was the most fierce of its decade and has had a lasting impact on hearts all over the world since the movie's release. The film's story shows the course of a first-love relationship for two teens, and while not every relationship lasts in those early teen days, the movie does not downplay the importance of your first love. It's a great movie to show teens who are just beginning to become interested in dating and who want desperately to grow up and be in love (just like we all once did).
What to look out for: Though you could fast forward through the one sex scene, this movie is definitely one for your teen regardless, as there isn't much in it for younger kids. The ending of the movie is a bit upsetting (or what I like to call "tragically beautiful") — OK, it's super upsetting — but your teen should be able to cope.