Genres and Conventions

What is a teen film?

A teen film is a movie which is based on the typical situations that teenagers might face. Love, conflict, sexuality, and violence, to name a few, are the stereotypical conventions within them. 

They are made for teenagers to relate to. 

Well known movies are:

'10 Things I Hate About You'

'Juno'

'Clueless'


The most common typical things you find in a teen movie are:

• The jocks; geeks; uptight cheerleaders; bullies; the girl who is transformed from the loser to the princess; the prom kings and queen; the clowns…
• Everyone hanging out at school (typical High School); the diner; the school car park; the track field; the changing rooms; at home; in the bedroom, living room or kitchen; at house parties; at prom; in the toilet; street corners; the 'mall'...
• The main themes of falling hopelessly in love; family conflicts; sports; summer flings; exploring sexuality;