I have seen almost every coming of age film, and I swear I can't find any I haven't seen. I want more, though. Care to give some favorites?
Movies about coming of age?
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If you haven't, I heartily recommend Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away.
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If you are open to foreign movies.
Udaan (2010)- A Hindi movie.
Killa (2014)- A Marathi movie.
Both are gems.
Udaan (2010)- A Hindi movie.
Killa (2014)- A Marathi movie.
Both are gems.
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I have seen almost every coming of age film, and I swear I can't find any I haven't seen. I want more, though. Care to give some favorites?
'Pariah'
'Bleak Night' (2010)
'Y Tu Mama Tambien'
'Mustang'
'400 Blows'
'Girl' (2018)
'Show me Love' (****ing Amal)
'Submarine'
'Fish Tank'
'La Haine'
'Let the Right One in'
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Since you didn't list which ones you have already seen or are your favorites we'll just have to mention everything. Some of MY favorites are...
Breaking Away (1979, Peter Yates)
Rushmore (1997, Wes Anderson)
The Edge of 17 (2016, Kelly Fremon Craig)
Heaven Help Us (1985, Michael Dinner)
My Bodyguard (1980, Tony Bill)
Say Anything... (1989, Cameron Crowe)
Eighth Grade (2018, Bo Burnham)
The Flamingo Kid (1984, Garry Marshall)
Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995, Todd Solondz)
A Bronx Tale (1993, Robert DeNiro)
The Sure Thing (1985, Rob Reiner)
The Chocolate War (1988, Keith Gordon)
Sing Street (2016, John Carney)
Lucas (1986, David Seltzer)
The Way Way Back (2013 Nat Faxon & Jim Rash)
Five Corners (1987, Tony Bill)
Boy (2010, Taika Waititi)
Vision Quest (1985, Harold Becker)
American Graffiti (1973, George Lucas)
"Freaks and Geeks" (1999)
Breaking Away (1979, Peter Yates)
Rushmore (1997, Wes Anderson)
The Edge of 17 (2016, Kelly Fremon Craig)
Heaven Help Us (1985, Michael Dinner)
My Bodyguard (1980, Tony Bill)
Say Anything... (1989, Cameron Crowe)
Eighth Grade (2018, Bo Burnham)
The Flamingo Kid (1984, Garry Marshall)
Welcome to the Dollhouse (1995, Todd Solondz)
A Bronx Tale (1993, Robert DeNiro)
The Sure Thing (1985, Rob Reiner)
The Chocolate War (1988, Keith Gordon)
Sing Street (2016, John Carney)
Lucas (1986, David Seltzer)
The Way Way Back (2013 Nat Faxon & Jim Rash)
Five Corners (1987, Tony Bill)
Boy (2010, Taika Waititi)
Vision Quest (1985, Harold Becker)
American Graffiti (1973, George Lucas)
"Freaks and Geeks" (1999)
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Last edited by Holden Pike; 01-26-20 at 10:19 PM.
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I'll second Holden's recommendation of Breaking Away, which is hands down my favorite in the genre.
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You've probably seen these but they haven't been mentioned yet-
The Last American Virgin
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Stand By Me
The Breakfast Club
Sixteen Candles
Pretty in Pink
Dazed and Confused
Almost Famous
Mask
The Virgin Suicides
Ghost World
The Last American Virgin
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Stand By Me
The Breakfast Club
Sixteen Candles
Pretty in Pink
Dazed and Confused
Almost Famous
Mask
The Virgin Suicides
Ghost World
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When I Grow Up (1951) Low-key, forgotten and surprisingly relevant today. Needs to be restored to pristine condition; available now only on YouTube.
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I'm not sure what exactly counts as such but here's some I think fit the bill (and yes, due to me being a horror fan many of these are horror themed):
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976)
Let the Right One In (2008)
Léon: The Professional (1994)
Ginger Snaps (2000)
Kick-Ass (2010)
The Reflecting Skin (1990)
Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017)
The Dark (2018)
Lemora: A Child’s Tale of the Supernatural (1973)
Tideland (2005)
Carrie (1976)
The Falling (2014)
Carny (1980)
These are probably a bit more marginal but at least they have similar themes:
Poison for the Fairies (1984)
Forbidden Games (1952)
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)
The Prodigy (2017)
Dark Touch (2013)
Also for the Freaks and Geeks series mentioned by @Holden Pike.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976)
Let the Right One In (2008)
Léon: The Professional (1994)
Ginger Snaps (2000)
Kick-Ass (2010)
The Reflecting Skin (1990)
Tigers Are Not Afraid (2017)
The Dark (2018)
Lemora: A Child’s Tale of the Supernatural (1973)
Tideland (2005)
Carrie (1976)
The Falling (2014)
Carny (1980)
These are probably a bit more marginal but at least they have similar themes:
Poison for the Fairies (1984)
Forbidden Games (1952)
Valerie and Her Week of Wonders (1970)
The Prodigy (2017)
Dark Touch (2013)
Also for the Freaks and Geeks series mentioned by @Holden Pike.
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