Movie Review Template for Kids and Teens (Free PDF Printables)
This free printable movie review template helps kids and teens organize their thoughts, practice writing skills, and reflect on any movie they watch. With age-appropriate writing prompts and creative drawing activities, it includes one version for younger kids and another designed for teens.
Use these movie review worksheets for a classroom assignment, homeschool lesson, media literacy activity, or a fun follow-up to family movie night.
What’s Included in the Printable
The free download includes 7 pages: a cover page (choose the Kids or Teens version) plus six content pages:
Details About the Movie: A second lined-notes page for additional details such as the title, genre, or main plot points.
How Do I Rate the Movie? A page with space to name a favorite character, a least-favorite character, and “something awesome about the movie,” plus an emoji rating scale to sum up the overall reaction.
Illustrations from the Movie: A four-quadrant drawing page split into Favorite Character, Favorite Scene, Least Favorite Scene, and A Scene from the Ending.
Impact of the Movie: This worksheet includes the movie’s plot, main characters, and its acting and directing.
A free coloring Page: This page is included to encourage creativity.
Age Guidance
- Kids version: Use this cover and version for younger kids, roughly ages 5-10, who will lean more on the drawing page and the simple rating/character prompts, with an adult helping write out longer thoughts if needed.
- Teens version: Use this cover and version for older kids and teens, who can work through all six content pages independently, including more detailed written responses on the notes pages.
Why Writing About Movies Helps Kids
Reviewing a movie they already love is a low-pressure way to practice real writing skills, forming an opinion, organizing thoughts, and supporting a point of view, without it feeling like a traditional school assignment.
It’s also a confidence builder for shy or reluctant writers, since kids are more willing to share opinions about something they’re excited about than to write a generic essay in response to a prompt.
As an added bonus, thinking critically about what worked and didn’t work in a film builds media literacy, helping kids become more thoughtful viewers rather than passive ones.
Fun Ways to Extend the Activity
Take notes during the movie: Give kids a notebook or clipboard to jot down favorite moments or questions while watching, so they have material to pull from when they sit down to fill out the template afterward.
Build a family “critic’s vocabulary” list: Before writing, brainstorm descriptive words together (suspenseful, heartwarming, predictable, overrated) so reviews go beyond just “it was good” or “it was boring.”
Host a red-carpet movie night: Turn family movie night into a mini film festival, complete with homemade press passes and a “red carpet” entrance, then have each family member present their completed review like an official critic.
Interview each other: Have kids take turns interviewing one another about the movie they just reviewed, practicing speaking skills alongside the writing.
Start a family movie review newsletter: Collect everyone’s completed templates into a simple shared document or printed newsletter that the family builds up over time.
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How to Use This Printable
- Choose the right version, Kids or Teens, based on the reviewer’s age.
- Watch a movie together as a family, in class, or independently.
- Print a copy of the template for each person.
- Fill in each page, encouraging specific details rather than one-word answers (for example, “the ending felt rushed” instead of just “it was okay”).
- Share reviews out loud as a family or class activity, comparing opinions on the same movie.
- Save completed reviews as a fun keepsake, especially the illustration page, to look back on later.
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Example Reviews Using This Template
Coco (2017): “Coco, a Pixar film released in 2017, is a great movie! I’m 12 years old, and I thought it was great! I loved the characters and the story.
The only thing I didn’t like was that it was a bit slow in parts. I would recommend this movie to others. It’s a heartwarming story that will stay with you long after you leave the theater.”
Ice Princess (2005): “Ice Princess is a 2005 Disney film about a brainy high school student who discovers a talent for figure skating. The film follows her as she pursues her dream of becoming a championship skater with the help of her coach.
Along the way, she learns important lessons about dedication and perseverance. I enjoyed this film because it’s lighthearted and full of colorful characters. It also shows the hard work and determination required to succeed in competitive figure skating.”
What ages is this template appropriate for?
The download includes two versions: one designed for kids (roughly ages 5-10) and one for teens, so you can pick the right fit rather than using a one-size-fits-all page.
Can I use this in a classroom setting?
Yes, it works well as a movie-day assignment, a creative writing project, or a simple way to check comprehension after watching an educational film.
What’s the difference between the Kids and Teens versions?
Both versions include the same six content pages (Movie Review, Details About the Movie, How Do I Rate the Movie, and the Illustrations page), with a different cover design for each age group.
My child wants to go deeper than the basic prompts. How can I extend this?
Add your own follow-up questions on the back of the page, like the movie’s genre, setting, or how it compares to a similar movie or book they’ve experienced. Older kids can also expand any prompt into a full paragraph instead of a few sentences.
Is this template reusable for multiple movies?
Yes, print as many copies as you need. Many families keep a stack of both versions on hand to fill out after any movie night.
Ready to put this template to use? Check out our Best Movies for Families hub for movie recommendations across every age and interest, from STEM and math movies to camping films and superhero franchises.
