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Scandinavian films about coming of age are known for their special twists in the storyline. And they come in wide variety – from serious to cute and entreating but perhaps a little bit weird. Mirakel is a Danish film released in 2000, which falls into the second category. Mirakel has a nice cast, but a weird storyline. Read SkyKid’s full review about it.
Almost Angels is one of the the best films ever produced by Disney and it’s a prime example of a family flick filled with values and inspiration. Highly recommended to any young singer and to anyone else who enjoys choir music.
Pirates, Indians and adventures …and a 10-year-old boy who finds inspiration and hope in the tale an actor creates for him. Yo ho ho is filled with fantasy and humor and is equally interesting for children and adults.
Child’s Play or An American Short Story is a short film released in the United States in 1980. The atmosphere of the film can easily be compared with some of the earliest adaptations of the books of Stephen King while, at the same time, the story is told in a manner not much different than one would expect to find in the tales of Hans Christian Anderson.
Have Dreams, Will Travel is an enjoyable coming of age tale. The viewer follows two young people, Benjamin and Cassie, and their adventures, as they cross several states on their escape to Baltimore.
Films are predominantly made for entertainment. However some, such as the Russian movie The Orphans (1977) — thanks to its intelligently composed narrative — lead its viewers to powerful conclusions about life.
Kisses, directed by Lance Daly, is a 2008 Irish film that was only recently released in the USA. Through the eyes of the film’s two young protagonists, we see what life in the suburban outskirts of Dublin can be like — when there is a lack of understanding from parents and peers and verbal and physical abuse are mundane.
Kisses Coming of Age Movie Review at TheSkyKid.com: 
Cregan is a British short film released in 2007. Filmed in the UK and Ireland, it stars Ciaran Flynn and is directed by Stephen North.
