Year: 2001
Tagline: “She rocks. She rules. She reigns.”
Reasons the need to see it: Being 16 is difficult in general, but Mia tackles some very unique struggles alongside some of the more typical teen issues, like fitting in and dating, throughout this film. Though most kids aren’t going to find out they’re actually a prince or princess while they’re in high school, every kid goes through something that their friends might not understand, something that makes them feel more different than anyone else, and watching Mia deal with the hand she was dealt is an inspiring way to encourage kids to figure out how to handle their own personal circumstances.
What to look out for: Literally nothing, this movie is as family-friendly as it gets (it is Disney, after all).
