Coming-of-Age Movies

In the mind of teenager Riley, the control center is suddenly being dismantled to accommodate something completely unforeseen: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who have been efficiently…

Thirteen-year-old Mei is experiencing the awkwardness of being a teenager with a twist – when she gets too excited, she transforms into a giant red panda.

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.

Two young boys experience an unforgettable Italian summer filled with gelato, pasta and endless scooter rides. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, this film follows the lives of the four March sisters—Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth—as they navigate the challenges of growing up, pursuing…

Jojo Rabbit is about a young boy living during World War II. His only escapism is through his imaginary friend, an ethnically inaccurate version of Adolf Hitler, who pushes the young boy’s naive patriotic beliefs. However, this all changes when a young girl challenges those views and causes Jojo to face his own issues.

The narrative follows August Pullman, a young boy with distinctive facial features, as he embarks on his journey in fifth grade, marking his initial experience in a regular elementary school…

Set in Sacramento, California, this coming-of-age film follows the life of Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, a high school senior navigating the challenges of adolescence, family dynamics, and the pursuit of…

Set in the sun-drenched Italian countryside during the summer of 1983, this film explores the blossoming relationship between Elio, a precocious 17-year-old, and Oliver, a charming American scholar visiting as…

In this 2016 film directed by Garth Davis, a young Indian boy becomes separated from his family and is eventually adopted by an Australian couple. As an adult, he embarks…

This critically acclaimed film, directed by Barry Jenkins, follows the life of a young African-American man named Chiron as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a rough Miami…

In this 2016 film directed by Matt Ross, Viggo Mortensen stars as a devoted father raising his six children in the remote forests of the Pacific Northwest, instilling in them…

Directed by Pete Docter, this animated film delves into the emotional landscape of an 11-year-old girl named Riley as she navigates a major life change. The story is set inside…

Directed by Richard Linklater, this groundbreaking film follows the life of a young boy named Mason from childhood to adulthood, capturing the essence of growing up over a 12-year period….

In this poignant romantic drama directed by Josh Boone, two teenagers, Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters, navigate the complexities of life and love while dealing with the challenges of…

This critically acclaimed film, directed by Abdellatif Kechiche, explores the intense and transformative journey of a young woman named Adèle as she navigates the complexities of love and self-discovery. The…

In this coming-of-age drama directed by James Ponsoldt, the story follows Sutter Keely, a charming and carefree high school senior with a penchant for living in the moment. His life…

In this coming-of-age film, a shy 14-year-old named Duncan embarks on a summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and his daughter. As Duncan struggles to find his place…

In this 2013 film directed by Jeff Nichols, two young boys, Ellis and Neckbone, discover a fugitive named Mud hiding out on a small island in the Mississippi River. As…

In this coming-of-age drama, a socially awkward high school freshman named Charlie navigates the complexities of adolescence with the help of two charismatic seniors, Sam and Patrick. The film explores…

Set in the mystical Scottish Highlands, this animated film follows the journey of a young princess named Merida, voiced by Kelly Macdonald, who defies an age-old custom, causing chaos in…

Set on a picturesque New England island in the 1960s, this film follows the whimsical and heartfelt journey of two young lovers who decide to run away together, prompting a…

In the tradition of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” comes this refreshing comedy about a rebellious prankster with a crafty mind and a heart of gold. Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius… You’ve never met a college student quite like ”Rancho.” From the moment he arrives at India’s most prestigious university, Rancho’s outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for ”Virus,” the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean’s sexy daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the ”3 idiots” once…

In this heartwarming animated adventure, an elderly widower named Carl Fredricksen embarks on a journey to fulfill a lifelong dream by tying thousands of balloons to his house and flying…

This stop-motion animated film, directed by Adam Elliot, explores the unlikely friendship between two pen pals: Mary, a lonely young girl living in Australia, and Max, an isolated middle-aged man…

Jamal Malik is an impoverished Indian teen who becomes a contestant on the Hindi version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ but, after he wins, he is suspected of cheating.

Set in a bleak suburb of Stockholm in the early 1980s, this atmospheric film follows the story of a lonely 12-year-old boy named Oskar, who befriends his mysterious new neighbor,…

In this 2007 film directed by Jason Reitman, a witty and independent-minded teenager navigates the complexities of an unplanned pregnancy. The story unfolds with humor and heart as she makes…

This film, directed by Sean Penn, follows the journey of Christopher McCandless, a young man who abandons his possessions and savings to travel across America and live in the Alaskan…

In this 2007 film directed by Gábor Csupó, two imaginative children, Jess Aarons and Leslie Burke, form a deep friendship and create a magical kingdom in the woods called Terabithia….

Set in post-Civil War Spain, this dark fantasy film follows a young girl named Ofelia, played by Ivana Baquero, who discovers a mysterious labyrinth and meets a faun who sets…

In this 2006 film directed by Jonathan Dayton, a dysfunctional family embarks on a cross-country road trip to support their young daughter in her quest to compete in a beauty…

In this 2003 film directed by Sofia Coppola, two Americans form an unlikely bond while navigating the vibrant yet alienating cityscape of Tokyo. Bill Murray stars as a washed-up actor,…

Directed by Steven Spielberg, this 2002 film is a captivating cat-and-mouse chase between a young con artist and an FBI agent. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks, the story is…

Set in the slums of Rio de Janeiro, this gripping film follows the lives of two young boys who take divergent paths amidst the violence and crime of their neighborhood….

In this enchanting animated film, a young girl finds herself trapped in a mysterious and magical world after her parents undergo a strange transformation. As she navigates this fantastical realm,…

Set in the vibrant rock and roll scene of the early 1970s, this film follows a teenage journalist, William Miller, who lands a dream assignment to write for Rolling Stone…

Set in a quiet suburban neighborhood in the 1970s, this film explores the mysterious lives of the five Lisbon sisters, whose beauty and isolation captivate the local boys. As the…

Set in the late 1960s, this film follows a young woman, played by Winona Ryder, who is admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a suicide attempt. There, she encounters a…

Set in a modern-day high school, this romantic comedy is a clever adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” The story revolves around the Stratford sisters: the popular and…

In this 1998 film directed by Wes Anderson, the story follows Max Fischer, an eccentric and ambitious teenager attending a prestigious private school. Max’s life is a whirlwind of extracurricular…

Set in ancient China, this animated film follows the journey of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to take her ailing father’s place in the army. As…

This 1997 drama, directed by Gus Van Sant, follows the story of a young janitor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who possesses an extraordinary gift for mathematics. As he…

In this animated classic, a young lion prince is born in the African savanna, destined to follow in his father’s regal footsteps. However, tragedy strikes, and the prince must navigate…

Set in the small town of Endora, this poignant drama follows the life of a young man burdened with the responsibility of caring for his family, including his morbidly obese…

Set in the summer of 1976, this coming-of-age film captures the last day of school for a group of Texas teenagers as they navigate the complexities of adolescence, from hazing…

Set in South Central Los Angeles, this powerful drama follows the lives of three young African-American men as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a neighborhood plagued by…

Set in the conservative and prestigious Welton Academy in the late 1950s, this film follows a group of students whose lives are transformed by their new English teacher, John Keating,…

Set in a quaint Sicilian village, this film follows the life of Salvatore, a successful filmmaker, as he reminisces about his childhood and the profound influence of the local cinema…

A young boy makes a wish to be “big” and wakes up the next morning in the body of an adult man, leading to a series of comedic and heartfelt…

Set in the summer of 1963, this film follows the story of Frances “Baby” Houseman, played by Jennifer Grey, who spends her vacation at a Catskills resort with her family….

Directed by Rob Reiner, this coming-of-age film follows four young boys in the 1950s as they embark on a journey to find the body of a missing boy. The story,…

In this iconic 1985 film directed by John Hughes, five high school students from different social cliques are brought together for a Saturday detention. As the day unfolds, these seemingly…

In this 1984 classic, a young teenager named Daniel LaRusso, played by Ralph Macchio, moves to Southern California and finds himself the target of a group of bullies skilled in…

In this heartwarming tale directed by Steven Spielberg, a young boy named Elliott discovers and befriends a gentle alien stranded on Earth. As Elliott and his siblings work to help…

A seminal film from the late 1960s, this coming-of-age story follows Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate who finds himself in a state of aimlessness and uncertainty about his future….