American cinema
Just Like Dad (1995)
An easy going family-friendly flick that turns into a perfect choice for a laid back Sunday afternoon.
And Then I Go (2017)
A story of teenage anguish, confusion, aspirations, failures, and ultimately loss of innocence, resulting in a contemporary and compelling Coming-of-Age drama.
The Girl Next Door (2007)
While not a typical first-love Coming-of-Age film, The Girl Next Door is a film about love – albeit a tragic one.
Milk Money (1994)
Do yourself a favor and seek out Milk Money now, for its comedy, drama, Coming-of-Age nuances and everything in between. Highly recommended!
Northern Borders (2013)
A young boy is sent by his father to meet his grandparents, who happen to be quite the eccentric farming couple living in the wilderness of Vermont.
The Babysitter (2017)
A film with themes that may appeal to a young audience and shock their elders.
The Buddy System (1984)
The Buddy System is a heartwarming, likable little film with Wil Wheaton in one of its central roles.
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys (2002)
A character driven story delivered by an exceptionally talented cast.
Holy Matrimony (1994)
Holy Matrimony is a comedy about the robbing of a country fair and all that happens as a result of it.
How Green Was My Valley (1941)
A timeless portrayal of a bygone, simpler time, How Green was My Valley is a story filled with wisdom, insights and a tint of bitter sweet nostalgia.
Captain Fantastic (2016)
A Coming-of-Age experience for almost all the characters in this film, from the oldest to the youngest. Highly recommended for the free spirits out there.
Boyhood (2014)
Boyhood is both a nostalgic time capsule of the recent past and an ode to growing up and parenting.
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Mid90s (2018)
Mid90s is one of the most refreshing Coming-of-Age dramas released in 2018.
Turning Tide (2018)
Turning Tide is the story of a peculiar encounter between a ten-year-old Scottish boy and an injured German pilot, in the early days of WWII.
Before the Storm (2000)
The Swedish drama "Before the Storm" features two life stories which tangle together resulting in a captivating and engaging narrative that won't leave anyone indifferent.
Breaking Brooklyn (2018)
A Coming-of-Age film with dancing as a central motif.
The Witch in the Window (2018)
Just in time for Halloween, a scary film with a Coming-of-Age motif and a talented and charismatic young actor in one of its lead roles.