OT: What to watch with our 11 yo?

[HuskyHawk]

My 8 year old daughter and I just finished Just Add Magic. I think there are four seasons.

Not bad and I think an 11 year old would enjoy it. It's available on Prime.

Movies we've watched over the past week (too many!):
Jumanji
Holes
How to Train Your Dragon
Any Ghibli film
Mr. Mom
Christopher Robin

I find the new Jumanji movies very dad friendly. Yes, yes I do. Might need a Dr. Who marathon from the Amy Pond era soon too.

 

[87Xfer]

fun and interesting for all ages -- "Geography Now' series on you tube. pretty much every country on earth completely covered, and each episode between 10 and 25 minutes. 'Barby,' the host, is a cool dude in a loose mood, along with being a supergenius. here, have sum.
master link

Cool, we're going to watch one now!

 

[87Xfer]

Free year or 6-month subscription for Verizon mobile customers, I believe.

Following up on that offer is yet another thing on my list. I think it lowers my price, and only requires autopayment, which I already do.

Thanks for this. I just signed up for our free year.

 

[Deepster]

Hated iCarly (why no adults?), but I found Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place to be pretty solid sitcoms even for adults.

The mom passed away. The dad was on a top secret submarine for the armed services.

Spencer was over 18 and a legal guardian. Jeez.

 

[Mr. Hand]

I know a new movie and season of Shaun The Sheep just dropped. It may be a bit young for her but I'm old and I love it. Shaun saved me from the horrors of Bubble Guppies and Paw Patrol.

I second this suggestion. Movies with a terrific sense of humor that can be enjoyed by all ages.

 

[rip7774]

We just watched Oceans 11 - my boys are around that age. They all have diff tastes and loved it. It’s on Comedy Central a lot I think so it cuts down on the swearing. Tomorrow oceans 12!

 

[prankster]

Second Hand Lions

Hidalgo

 

[Hoophound]

We frequently run into the same issue, with a few exceptions (Ferris Bueller, Breakfast Club and a few others). I think the older movies just seem too slow-paced to them now. I think the older movies were more patient and allowed the stories to develop; today's movies seem to be geared towards a much more ADD-inclined audience.

Some good girl-centered ones that we've all enjoyed are Clueless, Legally Blonde and Devil Wears Prada.

Good observation. Legally Blonde is a staple in my house, even my youngest likes it. I think it was before it’s time. Reese Witherspoon’s character is incredibly current in the social media age. I hear another Legally movie is coming out pretty soon. I often wonder if Kim Kardashian’s law aspirations and activism getting falsely imprisoned people out of jail were inspired by Legally Blonde.

Devil Wears Prada was pretty good too. Even I feel like Clueless is old.

 

[TerryBoyz]

Though you can’t stream—Spirited Away or any studio ghibli movie. Japanese anime that are usually featured in my backyard summer movie series
Other titles that are good enough for a rewatch are coraline,paranorman and box trolls.