Top PG-13 Movies

From Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine
Rated PG-13

The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan. It is the second installment of the Batman film series, and a sequel to Batman Begins (2005). Starring Christian Bale as Batman/Bruce Wayne, the film follows the story of Bruce Wayne (Bale) as he attempts to combat the organized crime that plagues Gotham city. With the help of his ally Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman launches a crusade to clean up the city, only to be thwarted by the Joker (Heath Ledger), an enigmatic criminal mastermind. As the city descends into chaos, Batman must battle the Joker and his twisted plans for Gotham's future, while also facing an internal struggle between his desire to protect the city and his own personal sense of justice.

From Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom
Rated PG-13

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King is an epic fantasy film based on J.R.R. Tolkien's novel of the same name. The film follows Frodo Baggins, a hobbit on a quest to destroy the One Ring in the fires of Mount Doom before it can be used by the evil Sauron to enslave Middle-Earth. Along the way, Frodo and his fellowship of friends must battle orcs, trolls, and an array of other creatures to protect the ring and save the world from darkness. The film culminates in an epic battle between the forces of good and evil, with the fate of Middle-Earth in the balance. The Return of the King won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, Ken Watanabe
Rated PG-13

Inception is a science fiction action thriller film written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan. The film follows Dom Cobb, a thief who specializes in entering people’s dreams and extracting secrets from their subconscious. Cobb and his team of experts are hired to plant a new idea into the mind of a business magnate, in order to alter his perception of reality. In order to accomplish this task, the team must navigate through a series of dreams created by Cobb, each more complex and risky than the last. As the team works to complete the mission, they must contend with the complex consequences of their choices and the power of the subconscious. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Marion Cotillard, and Cillian Murphy.

From Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom
Rated PG-13

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers is the second installment in director Peter Jackson's epic adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved fantasy novel. The film follows the continuing journey of Frodo Baggins (Elijah Wood) and Samwise Gamgee (Sean Astin) as they attempt to destroy the One Ring by throwing it into the fires of Mount Doom. Along the way, they are aided by the heroic Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen), Elf-princess Arwen (Liv Tyler), and Hobbit Merry (Dominic Monaghan). Meanwhile, the Dark Lord Sauron's orc hordes are gathering forces for a massive siege against the kingdom of Rohan. With their courage, loyalty and friendship, the Hobbits must stand together to defend the people of Middle-Earth from Sauron's evil forces.

From Peter Jackson, starring Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean
Rated PG-13

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is an epic fantasy adventure film directed by Peter Jackson. It is the first installment in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, adapted from the novel by J.R.R. Tolkien. The film follows a fellowship of nine companions as they embark on an epic quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the evil forces of Sauron. The journey takes them through Middle-Earth, facing danger and despair as they make their way to the fires of Mount Doom. Along the way, they must battle orcs, trolls, and the mysterious Ringwraiths, as well as their own personal demons. The film stars Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Sean Bean, and Viggo Mortensen, amongst others. It is an unforgettable journey filled with action, adventure, and heartbreak, as the fellowship discovers the true power of friendship and courage.

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field
Rated PG-13

Forrest Gump is a story of an extraordinary man who, despite his low IQ, is determined to make something of himself in life. Forrest, with the help of his mother, goes through a number of experiences despite his mental handicap. He joins the army, meets the President of the United States and even becomes a ping-pong champion. Despite all these achievements, his true love is Jenny, a girl he has known since childhood. Forrest goes through a number of experiences in life and learns many lessons, including that life is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're gonna get. At the end of the film, Forrest and Jenny are reunited and the two are able to live their lives together, happily ever after.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy
Rated PG-13

Interstellar is a 2014 science fiction epic directed by Christopher Nolan. It follows the story of a group of explorers who travel through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity, as Earth is no longer capable of sustaining life. The group, led by Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), must face a series of daunting challenges as they traverse space, time, and the fabric of the universe. Along their journey, the group discovers secrets about the past and the future, and must ultimately make a sacrifice for the sake of the human race. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Michael Caine, among others. Interstellar is an ambitious and captivating exploration of science, faith, and the indomitable power of the human spirit.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine
Rated PG-13

The Prestige is a 2006 psychological thriller directed and co-written by Christopher Nolan starring Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale. The film follows two rival stage magicians—Alfred Borden (Bale) and Robert Angier (Jackman)—who compete to create the ultimate illusion. They become obsessed with one-upping each other and stop at nothing to uncover each other's secrets. As their rivalry intensifies, they engage in dangerous and often deadly stunts, with tragic consequences. In the end, both magicians discover that the ultimate illusion is the one you can never reveal.

From Isao Takahata, starring Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Akemi Yamaguchi, Yoshiko Shinohara
Rated Not Rated

Grave of the Fireflies is an animated Japanese film from 1988 directed by Isao Takahata. The movie follows the story of two young siblings, Seita and Setsuko, who are left to fend for themselves during World War II after their mother is killed in an air raid. With no other family to turn to, they must try to survive in the harsh conditions of post-war Japan. The film is a heartbreaking and powerful exploration of the struggles of war and its effects on the innocent. Through the lens of their heartbreaking story, the film paints a vivid portrait of the devastation and suffering that war can bring.

From Sergio Leone, starring Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, Jason Robards
Rated PG-13

Once Upon a Time in the West is a classic spaghetti western film directed by Sergio Leone and starring Henry Fonda, Charles Bronson, Claudia Cardinale, and Jason Robards. The story follows a mysterious stranger (Bronson) as he arrives in a small town and begins to build a railroad, which sparks a feud between a notorious bandit (Robards) and a local landowner (Fonda). The stranger quickly reveals himself to be a professional gunslinger, and through a series of thrilling shootouts and intense showdowns, he sets out to restore justice to the town. With stunning cinematography and a memorable score by Ennio Morricone, Once Upon a Time in the West is an iconic western film that is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman
Rated PG-13

The Dark Knight Rises is the conclusion to Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy. Eight years after the events of The Dark Knight, Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) is forced out of his self-imposed exile and returns to Gotham City to save it from the terrorist leader Bane (Tom Hardy). With the help of his loyal butler Alfred (Michael Caine), his new ally Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway), and a team of masked vigilantes, Bruce must confront Bane and his plans to destroy Gotham. The Dark Knight Rises is a thrilling action-packed movie that brings a powerful story full of emotion, suspense and spectacle.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Ken Watanabe, Liam Neeson
Rated PG-13

Batman Begins is a superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan and based on the DC Comics character Batman. The film stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Liam Neeson as a mysterious mentor, Gary Oldman as Jim Gordon, and Morgan Freeman as Lucius Fox. The film follows Bruce Wayne's journey from a billionaire playboy to the masked vigilante Batman, driven by a desire to avenge the murder of his parents. Bruce travels to the Himalayas in search of the League of Shadows and meets their leader Ra's al Ghul. After training with the League, Bruce returns to Gotham to find his city threatened by crime and corruption. He confronts the corruption, partnering with Lieutenant Jim Gordon and the innovative scientist Lucius Fox to create a powerful armored suit and a variety of high-tech weapons. Together, Batman and Gordon must fight to protect the city from Ra's al Ghul and his criminal organization. Along the way, Bruce discovers the power of fear and learns how to use it to his advantage.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough
Rated PG-13

Jurassic Park is a 1993 science fiction adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. It is based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton, and stars Jeff Goldblum, Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Richard Attenborough, and Samuel L. Jackson. Set in the fictional island of Isla Nublar, the plot follows a group of scientists, who attempt to create a wildlife park of cloned dinosaurs. When the park's security systems go awry, they are forced to fight for their lives against prehistoric predators. The film was both a critical and commercial success, grossing over $920 million at the box office worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing film of 1993. It was followed by two sequels, The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and Jurassic Park III (2001).

From Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Denholm Elliott
Rated PG-13

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is an action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford as the titular character. Set in 1938, the film follows Jones and his father, Professor Henry Jones Sr. (Sean Connery), on an adventurous and dangerous quest to locate the Holy Grail and save his father from the Nazis. Along the way, they must brave the treacherous terrain of the Middle East, avoiding the clutches of both the Nazis and rival archaeologist Dr. Elsa Schneider (Alison Doody). The film culminates in a climactic showdown inside the Canyon of the Crescent Moon, where the Holy Grail is hidden. Along the way, Indy and his father must rely on each other to survive and fight for their lives.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, Richard Dreyfuss, Lorraine Gary
Rated PG

"Jaws" (1975) is a classic suspenseful horror film directed by Steven Spielberg. It follows a small beach town in New England as it is terrorized by a huge, man-eating great white shark. Police Chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) is determined to find the killer shark, but the mayor (Murray Hamilton) is more concerned with keeping the beaches open and making money. With the help of a marine biologist (Richard Dreyfuss) and a grizzled shark hunter (Robert Shaw), the trio set off to find and kill the shark in order to protect the town. Along the way, they experience thrilling and terrifying adventures as they track down the beast. With its suspenseful score and iconic imagery, "Jaws" became one of the most popular and influential movies of all time, spawning sequels and inspiring a whole new genre of horror.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen
Rated PG-13

Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 American biographical crime film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Jeff Nathanson. Based on the life of Frank Abagnale, the film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Abagnale, along with Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen, and Nathalie Baye. The storyline follows the life of a con artist and master imposter, Frank Abagnale, Jr., as he successfully poses as a pilot, doctor, and lawyer—living the high life—all before his 19th birthday. With the help and courage of his father, Frank Sr., played by Christopher Walken, he is eventually captured by FBI agent Carl Hanratty, played by Tom Hanks, and sentenced to his longest prison sentence. The film follows Abagnale's life from 1961 to 1971, showing his journey from an ambitious and resourceful teenager to a successful but ultimately hunted criminal. Despite the gravity of the crimes he committed, Abagnale is portrayed in a sympathetic light, with Hanratty's pursuit of him being more a form of mentorship than a criminal investigation. As the film progresses, Abagnale begins to realize that he is happiest when he is simply himself. In the

From Gore Verbinski, starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley
Rated PG-13

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl follows the tale of a young man, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom), and a pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp). Will is on a mission to rescue the woman he loves, Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), from the cursed crew of the Black Pearl. With the help of Jack and his motley crew, Will is able to fight against the cursed pirate Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) and his crew, while they try to undo the curse that has left them bound to the black pearl. Along the way, Will discovers his true identity, and he and Jack battle against Barbossa and his crew for the freedom of Elizabeth. In the end, Will is able to rescue Elizabeth and break the curse, leading them to a life of adventure and love.

From Harold Ramis, starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky
Rated PG

Groundhog Day is a 1993 comedy film written by Danny Rubin and directed by Harold Ramis. Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott, the film follows Phil Connors (Murray), a cynical TV weatherman, who finds himself in a time loop, forced to relive the same day over and over. With no escape in sight, Phil gradually discovers the value of making the most of each day, and that he is capable of becoming a better person. Groundhog Day is widely regarded as one of the best comedies of all time and has become a cultural phenomenon.

From David Yates, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon
Rated PG-13

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is the final installment of the popular Harry Potter film series. After the events of Part 1, Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) are on a quest to finally destroy Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes) and his army of Death Eaters. Along the way, they must find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes, magical artifacts that contain a part of Voldemort's soul. The trio eventually makes their way to the final showdown at Hogwarts, where Harry must face Voldemort in a climactic battle that will determine the fate of the magical world. With the help of their friends, Harry and Voldemort ultimately face off in an epic and suspenseful duel that leads to the ultimate conclusion of this beloved saga.

From Damien Chazelle, starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt, J.K. Simmons
Rated PG-13

La La Land is a 2016 American romantic musical comedy-drama written and directed by Damien Chazelle and starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The film follows an aspiring actress and a jazz pianist as they try to make it in the City of Angels, while dealing with the ups and downs of life and love. When they both fall for each other, their dreams and ambitions come into conflict. The film is filled with stunningly choreographed musical numbers, humor and heartache, and explores the complicated realities of the human heart. As their relationship grows, they must both decide if they will pursue their dreams or whether they will choose each other.

From Ridley Scott, starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig, Kate Mara
Rated PG-13

The Martian is a science fiction movie directed by Ridley Scott in 2015. It tells the story of astronaut Mark Watney, who is stranded on Mars after a fierce storm and presumed dead. Watney must find a way to survive on the planet and signal to Earth that he is alive. With limited resources and time running out, Watney makes use of his ingenuity and scientific knowledge to survive and find a way back home. As Watney struggles to stay alive and find a way back to Earth, a team of international scientists and engineers work on a plan to bring him back home. Along the way, Watney's courage, determination and sense of humor keep him going. In the end, Watney is successfully rescued, and the world celebrates his heroic journey.

From Martin Campbell, starring Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench, Jeffrey Wright
Rated PG-13

Casino Royale is a 2006 British-American spy action film and the twenty-first in the James Bond film series produced by Eon Productions. Directed by Martin Campbell and written by Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and Paul Haggis, it is the first film to star Daniel Craig as the fictional MI6 agent James Bond. In the film, Bond is sent to stop a banker to terrorists, Le Chiffre, by playing a high-stakes poker game at Casino Royale in Montenegro. Bond falls in love with Vesper Lynd, the treasury agent assigned to him, but he must defeat Le Chiffre in order to protect her. The film also stars Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Jeffrey Wright, Giancarlo Giannini, Caterina Murino, Simon Abkarian, and Judi Dench as M. Casino Royale was released to critical and commercial success and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Sound Editing.

From James Gunn, starring Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana
Rated PG-13

Guardians of the Galaxy is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Directed by James Gunn, the film stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, and Lee Pace. The story follows Peter Quill, a human-alien hybrid who teams up with a group of intergalactic outlaws—Rocket Raccoon, Groot, Gamora, and Drax the Destroyer—to save the universe from the evil forces of Ronan the Accuser. Along the way, the rag-tag team of superheroes must also confront their own personal demons and learn to work together in order to succeed in their mission. With the help of a powerful artifact known as the Infinity Stone, they are ultimately able to defeat Ronan and save the universe.

From Paul Greengrass, starring Matt Damon, Edgar Ramírez, Joan Allen, Julia Stiles
Rated PG-13

The Bourne Ultimatum is the third film in the Bourne franchise, directed by Paul Greengrass. The film follows the story of Jason Bourne, a man suffering from amnesia, as he races to uncover the truth about his identity and what happened to him. The action in the film is largely focused on Bourne's pursuit of his former employer, the CIA, and their attempts to capture him. The film follows Bourne as he travels to Russia, Morocco, Spain, England, and the United States in search of answers. Along the way, he is aided by a reporter named Simon Ross and his former lover, Marie Kreutz. As Bourne closes in on the truth of his identity, he discovers a shocking secret that could cost him his life. Bourne must now confront his past and fight off the CIA in order to protect himself and the ones he loves. With the help of the reporter and his love, Bourne ultimately finds himself in a life-or-death struggle with his former employers. In the end, Bourne learns the truth and triumphs against his enemies.

From Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Rated G

Planet of the Apes is a 1968 science fiction film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner. The film stars Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowell, Kim Hunter, and Maurice Evans, and is based upon the 1963 French novel La Planète des Singes by Pierre Boulle. The story follows a group of American astronauts who crash land on a mysterious planet where apes are the dominant species and humans are reduced to primitive subservience. The astronauts must battle for their survival as they discover the true nature of their strange new home. Along the way, they uncover secrets about the origins of the planet and the fate of mankind. The film is considered a classic of science fiction and was highly influential in popular culture. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for an Academy Award for its makeup effects. It spawned several sequels, as well as a remake in 2001.