Top 10 Films on Teen Pregnancy

Description: After being abandoned by her boyfriend, a pregnant teenager finds herself living in a Wal-Mart, where she gives birth and begins a new chapter of her life. This film showcases resilience and the search for belonging.

Fact: The film was based on the novel by Billie Letts, and Natalie Portman was considered for the role of Novalee Nation before it went to Natalie Portman.

Description: Juno follows a witty and independent teenager who faces an unplanned pregnancy and decides to give her baby up for adoption. The film captures the essence of youth, responsibility, and the unexpected paths life can take.

Fact: The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, winning Best Original Screenplay. Ellen Page, who played Juno, was 20 years old during filming, close to the age of her character.

Description: A pregnant teenager flees her abusive mother and seeks out her biological father, leading to a story of survival, hope, and the quest for a better life.

Fact: Vanessa Hudgens, who stars as the lead, underwent significant physical transformation for the role, including shaving her head.

Description: While not exclusively about teen pregnancy, this film includes a subplot where the protagonist, a high school graduate, navigates her sexual awakening and the consequences that follow, including an unplanned pregnancy scare.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the experiences of writer/director Maggie Carey.

Description: This coming-of-age story delves into the life of a teenage girl in 1970s San Francisco who begins an affair with her mother's boyfriend, leading to her own exploration of sexuality and identity, including the fear of pregnancy.

Fact: The film is based on the graphic novel by Phoebe Gloeckner, who also contributed to the screenplay.

Description: A teenage babysitter becomes involved with a man who turns out to be a murderer, leading to a series of events that include her dealing with an unplanned pregnancy.

Fact: This TV movie was part of the "Babysitter" series on NBC, known for its dramatic and often controversial themes.

Description: A satirical look at a Christian high school where a girl becomes pregnant after trying to "cure" her boyfriend's homosexuality, leading to a series of comedic and dramatic events.

Fact: The film was initially rated R but was later re-rated PG-13 after some scenes were cut or altered.

Description: Based on a true story, this film explores a pact among a group of high school girls to get pregnant together, highlighting the pressures of peer influence and the consequences of such decisions.

Fact: The movie was inspired by a real-life event in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where 18 high school girls became pregnant in

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a high school student who fakes a pregnancy to study the reactions and stereotypes surrounding teen pregnancy.

Fact: The real-life Gaby Rodriguez, whose project inspired the film, appears in the movie as an extra.

Description: This film tells the story of a young girl named Aviva who, after an abortion, embarks on a journey of self-discovery, exploring themes of identity, religion, and the desire for motherhood.

Fact: The character of Aviva is played by multiple actresses of different ages, sizes, and races to represent the fluidity of identity.