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10 Classic Teen Movies That Aged Pretty Terribly and 11 That Aged Surprisingly Well

Online Niel November 15, 2024

Warning: This post contains sexual assault.

Recently, I he asked THE The BuzzFeed Community which classic teen movies I think have aged either really badly or surprisingly well.

Some answers are also from this reddit thread and this reddit thread.

Here are 11 classic teen movies that people say are aging well:

1.“As I’m writing this answer, I’m looking at OG Footloose with Kevin Bacon. This film and music – along with Bacon himself – have aged well, like fine wine and my vintage Gucci bag.”

Kevin Bacon energetically dancing in jeans and a casual sweater, leaning against a car in an urban setting — “I’ve never seen the remake, but it’s not in the same league as the original. Take me back to the 80’s, someone FAST!”

—modernmule20

©Paramount/Courtesy of the Everett Collection

2.“Does it hold up great? Dirty Dancing. Super ahead of its time with the abortion plot. The relationship is flirty but grounded, and the story is much more about the father/daughter dynamic than the Swayze romance.”

Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, on a dance floor, leaning in for a kiss — “He’s so charming and fun and sweet.”

—u/Nukerjsr

© Vestron Pictures /Courtesy of the Everett Collection

3.“The color of friendship it holds up well for a DCOM, and the message is still relevant today.”

—ahowell725 — ©Disney Channel / Courtesy of the Everett Collection

4.“But I’m a cheerleader stand the test of time, I think.”

Natasha Lyonne and Clea DuVall in retro clothes share a close moment while cleaning. They wear matching tops, plaid skirts and gloves — © Lions Gate Films / Courtesy of the Everett Collection

5.“A film that has aged incredibly well: Jennifer’s body. People just weren’t ready for this movie when it came out.”

Jennifer, wearing a heart print sweatshirt, confidently walks down the school hallway — James Dittiger/TM and ©Copyright Fox Atomic. All rights reserved./Courtesy of the Everett Collection

6.“The Breakfast Club aged well. They still deal with the same issues we have today, like different stereotypes of cliques and the ‘roles’ they have to play.”

Five teenagers sit on a library bench, each with a distinct style that reflects their '80s movie roles: rebel, jock, outcast, princess, and mastermind. — ©Universal Pictures/Courtesy of the Everett Collection

7.“Tuff Turf (1985) with a young James Spader, Robert Downey Jr. and Kim Richards. The plot involves new student Morgan (Spader), who foils a gang robbery and later falls in love with the leader’s girlfriend (Richards). I could watch this over and over.”

Group of people in 80s fashion posing outside; some wear leather jackets, others vividly patterned outfits with accessories like belts and gloves — “It’s so good and Jack Mack’s music makes it even better!”

—modenmule20

Courtesy New World Release/Everett Collection

8.“It’s not another teen movie it’s like Plane! for generic teen movies. There are a lot of references, but there are also enough really funny bits that you don’t have to have seen them all to think it’s funny.”

—u/ubemstr

“This movie is golden. It uses classic and contemporary movies (when it was released) of that genre is the best way possible. If I ever meet Chris Evans, the first words out of my mouth will be, “You’ll never do better than *It’s not another teen movie*.'”

—u/(deleted)

(c) Columbia Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection

9.“Spider-Man 2 it’s still gorgeous, expertly written and directed, and the effects hold up incredibly well.”

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—u/JamesB312

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10.“True genius. Everything about that movie is still funny and relevant. They treat their characters so much better than almost any other teen/college movie and they seem like real people.”

Val Kilmer wears a sweater with stuffed panda toys around his neck, sitting in a room full of books — “I didn’t realize it at the time because I was 11, but when I got to college it became clear how great *True genius* it is.”

—u/guachi01

©TriStar Pictures/Courtesy of the Everett Collection

11.“Recently, I looked Rebel without a causeand I was surprised at how well it held up. Partly because of James Dean’s acting, but also because the portrayal of privileged youth left to their own devices seems more timely than ever.”

James Dean in a casual t-shirt and open jacket, standing in front of a "Juvenile Division" signal — Warner Bros. photos courtesy of the Everett Collection

And here are 10 classic teen movies that people say are aging badly:

12.“Greatwhere a 30-year-old is supposed to be sleeping with a 12-year-old.”

Two movie scenes: Susan says, "I like you and I want to spend the night with you." Josh replies: "You mean sleep over?" — —clairefreeman

In the film, Josh is a 12-year-old child in a grown man’s body. He gets a job and develops a romantic relationship with his colleague, Susan.

In 2021, Elizabeth Perkins, who played Susan, narrated Page six“We don’t see them having sex, but he takes my shirt off. I actually take off my shirt and he touches my breast and then we cut to the elevator door and he has a big smile on his face. We never say, “Oh, they slept together,” but they certainly cheated (today) wouldn’t have shown that we’re in a different time at all. “

20th Century Studios / Via youtube.com

13.“Back to the future it’s horrifying, watching the sexual assault scene…”

Geroge in tuxedo says: "No, Biff, leave her alone" — —clairefreeman

In the film, after time traveling 30 years into the past, Marty McFly messes up when his parents, Lorraine and George, were supposed to meet. So to patch things up, Marty goes to the dance with Lorraine and plans to fake inappropriate advances on her so George will step in on her behalf. However, the bully, Biff, has his friends lock Marty in the trunk of a car and attacks Lorraine himself. George finds them and stops him.

Universal Pictures / Via youtube.com

14.“Just Friends! That movie has aged beyond stupid! The anti-fatness and anti-gayness used in that movie is wild!”

Ryan Reynolds in a fat suit in a hoodie holding a folder and a backpack, sitting indoors, looking to the side — —pitcher 135

In this film, high school senior Chris (played by Ryan Reynolds in a fat suit) is humiliated when a bully reads Jamie’s confession of love aloud to him, and she rejects him. A decade later, after losing weight, Chris reunites with Jamie and pursues a relationship with her.

© New Line Cinema / Courtesy: The Everett Collection

15.“I remember seeing it again Heathers Recently, and when I saw JD pull a gun and shoot things in the cafeteria, I thought, “That kid is going to get expelled and put in jail for this.”

JD aims a revolver, wearing a dark jacket — New World Pictures / Via Tubi

16.“I wish Bring it on he had aged better. It has so much anti-homosexuality, fat jokes and a bad joke about sexual assault.”

Jan says, "Courtney wears nothing under her spankies." Les answers, "That's no excuse, Jan." and Jan says: "I can't help it if my numbers slip occasionally" — Universal Pictures / Via Xumo

17.“After watching the new Brat Pack doc, I watched St. Fire Elm. It probably aged the worst compared to other Brat Pack movies because all the male characters were misogynistic and sexist.”

Andrew McCarthy, Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson and Rob Lowe in 80s style vintage outfits pose together — “A male character (Billy) forces himself on women despite being married with a child. Another (Alec) cheats on his girlfriend of four years with the excuse that he’s not married yet, and another (Kirby) throws a tantrum when he finds out. the girl he likes is dating someone else.

Most of the theme is nice, but the plot and characters need better development. I would definitely be open to watching a modern remake.”

—juapplelizzgal29

©Columbia Pictures / courtesy of the Everett Collection

18.“Animal House (apart from a few isolated lines).”

Bruce McGill, Douglas Kenney and Peter Riegert are sleeping on a couch, surrounded by party decor and bottles, indicating an after party scene. — ©Universal Pictures / courtesy of the Everett Collection

19.He loved Jake Ryan and 16 candlesbut i hate the scene where he “gives” his drunk and blacked out girlfriend to the nerd to make out with her. I can’t even stand that movie anymore.”

Jake makes a deal with "leave" the nerd takes Caroline home. he says, "It's so flashy, it won't make a difference" — Universal Pictures / Via Netflix

20.“Revenge of the Nerds. I loved that movie when I was a kid. For its time, it was truly an inclusive film. A “nerd” wasn’t just someone smart. It was anyone who didn’t fit. One of the characters is gay and the other nerds aren’t bothered by it. It is even listed as positive when applying for their fraternity. I, at the age of 10, was affected in a good way by this. But wow, does it really fail any modern standards in how it treats the gay character?”

Timothy Busfield, Brian Tochi and Curtis Armstrong, dressed as nerds, gathered around a messy table — “And the treatment of women is often poor. So many problems with the film now”.

—u/guachi01

TM and Copyright © 20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved. Courtesy: The Everett Collection.

21.And finally: “I know this bad girls it was a big hit and I watched it for the first time when I was about 12 in the late 2010s. I watched it again recently and then it opened my eyes to how many anti-fat, racist, pedophile and anti-gay jokes they were made.”