7 Best Coming-of-Age Movies of All Time

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 08, 2024

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

A coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Stephen Chbosky, the film depicts his struggles with his, unbeknownst to him, post-traumatic stress disorder, as he goes through his journey in high school making new friends.

Dead Poets Society (1989)

The film follows a group of students who are inspired by their unconventional English teacher, Mr. Keating, to embrace the joy of poetry and seize the day and inspire his students through his teaching of poetry.

Call Me by Your Name (2017)

Set in 1983 in northern Italy, Call Me by Your Name chronicles the romantic relationship between 17-year-old Elio Perlman and Oliver, a 24-year-old graduate-student assistant to Elio's father Samuel, an archaeology professor.

Stand by Me (1986)

Based on Stephen King’s novella, follows four boys who set out on a journey to find a missing boy’s body. Along the way, they bond over their insecurities and fears, learning life lessons about friendship and growing up.

The Breakfast Club (1985)

A high school movie, follows five students from different social circles who are forced to spend a Saturday detention together. Through their interactions, they learn more about each other and break down the barriers.

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

A family road trip comedy centers on Olive, a young girl who dreams of winning a beauty pageant. Her dysfunctional family supports her journey, and along the way, they all confront their insecurities and come together touchingly.

Almost Famous ( 2000)

Directed by Cameron Crowe, it tells the story of a teenage journalist, writing for Rolling Stone magazine in the early 1970s, touring with the fictitious rock band Stillwater, and writing his first cover story on the band.

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