There’s a reason there are so many coming-of-age films. They are a powerful time in our lives, raging hormones aside, it’s a time when we learn so much about the world, who we are, and how we fit into ...

Coming-of-age movies have a wide audience. Because we all know what it's like to become an adult from a teenager, these movies seamlessly connect with viewers. No matter if you’re 20 or 80 years old, ...

Partially inspired by John Green's own life, the romantic drama (which is based on his book) tells the story of 16-year-old Aza, who struggles with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder. When she ...

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When I pitched my column “‘Good’ Girlhood,” Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” (2023) was the number one film at the box office. I wanted to capitalize on the appetite for coming-of-age films about women and ...

We all love coming-of-age movies—these wonderfully inspirational, often heartwarming yet gut-wrenching, growth-centered movies. That’s likely why there are so many lists that cover this genre. We’ve ...

Not only a fabulous coming-of-age movie, but arguably one of the great films of this century. The Academy Award winner for Best Picture, Moonlight follows the three life stages of Chiron, childhood ...

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Growing up is scary. Bodily changes, mind-bending mood shifts and unwelcomed self realizations liken our adolescent years to a horror saga, except monsters and jump scares come to life as odd crushes ...

These tales of youth and growing pains are excellent. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. For years, coming-of-age movies have ...

In Bollywood, the coming-of-age genre has flourished over recent years. The journey from adolescence to adulthood is a transformative experience marked by moments of self-discovery, growth, and ...