Money, Explained
Rating: PG-14
Why it's Great: This short-form docuseries explains complex topics like credit cards, student loans, and scams in a fun, bite-sized way—with narration by celebrities like Tiffany Haddish and Bobby Cannavale.
How to Get Rich
Rating: PG-14
Why it's Great: Hosted by Ramit Sethi, this reality-style series helps real people overhaul their personal finances. It’s relatable, practical, and full of modern advice on budgeting, debt, and financial planning.
The Ultimate Gift
Rating: PG
Why it’s Great: A feel-good drama about a young man who must learn life (and money) lessons to earn his inheritance—highlighting budgeting, work ethic, giving, and long-term thinking.
The Big Short
Rating: R
Why it's Great: This smart, fast‑paced drama uses humor and celebrity cameos to explain the 2008 housing crisis, subprime mortgages, and risk—perfect for learning how financial systems can collapse and the importance of understanding investments.
Undercover Billionaire
Ages: 13+
Why it's Great: A billionaire is dropped in a city with only $100 and must build a business from scratch. It shows grit, budgeting, and business-building in real time—great for entrepreneurial-minded teens.
The Profit
Ages: 14+
Why it's great: Business expert Marcus Lemonis helps struggling small businesses turn around by focusing on people, product, and process—offering real-world business and money insights.
Shark Tank
Ages: 13+
Why it's Great: Budding entrepreneurs pitch real products to investors, teaching teens about negotiation, valuation, marketing, and smart investing. It’s highly bingeable and very educational.
The Social Network
Ages: 13+
Why it's Great: A dramatized version of Facebook’s creation, it dives into entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and the risks and rewards of startup life. Great for sparking conversations about business ethics and innovation.
Biz Kid$ - PBS
Ages: 9-14
Why it's Great: Created by the same producers as Bill Nye the Science Guy, this Emmy-winning series uses skits, real kid entrepreneurs, and humor to teach all things money—budgeting, saving, starting a business, and more.
Queen of Katwe - Disney
Ages: 11+
Why it's Great: Based on a true story, this powerful movie follows a Ugandan girl who uses her chess skills to rise from poverty. It’s more about determination, planning, and long-term thinking—but includes money-related decisions like education, housing, and goals.
Lemonade Mouth - Disney
Ages: 10–14
Why it’s Great: Teens start a band and learn about earning money, standing up for themselves, and navigating value in their creativity. Great for entrepreneurial inspiration.
Girl Meets Money - Girl Meets World
Ages: 11-14
Why it's Great: Riley and her friends learn the value of money when her father loses an investment. It explores saving, financial ethics, and family responsibility in a kid-friendly way.
Season 2, Episode 27
For Me, For You, For Later - Sesame Street
Ages: 4-7
Why it's Great: This series of segments introduces kids to the idea of saving, sharing, and spending using Elmo, Cookie Monster, and friends.
Curious George Takes a Job
Ages: 4-8
Why it's Great: George takes on a series of jobs and learns about work and earning money. Great starting point for talking about income and value of effort.
Season 1, Episode 6
Operation Sleepover - Molly of Denali
Ages: 5-9
Why it's Great: Molly and friends tackle problems involving saving and spending money for a group sleepover. Encourages problem-solving and basic financial decision-making.
Season 5, Episode 4
Arthur's Pet Business & Arthur's Lost Dog
Ages: 6-10
Why it's Great: Arthur starts a pet-sitting business and learns about responsibility, earning money, and managing expectations—perfect for introducing kids to earning and saving.
Season 1, Episode 5