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, ...

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 ...

For years, coming-of-age movies have delighted audiences due to filmmakers’ abilities to capture the experiences that accompany adolescence. John Hughes’ highly quotable films and some of Steven ...

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 ...

Most movies are predicated on some kind of character arc. The protagonist starts their journey and, by the end, the experience alters who they are. However, we wouldn’t call all films “coming-of-age” ...

For students across the globe, coming-of-age films are more than just entertainment; they’re a mirror reflecting the complex journey of growing up, grappling with identity, friendships, challenges, ...

Fans have been swept up by Netflix’s recent hit, Adolescence. Its gritty portrayal of the struggles of growing up and toxic influences has hooked audiences worldwide. For fans craving more stories of ...

Looking through this year's Frameline film selections, a majority of the films focus on young adult LGBTQ people and their concerns. Out of 71 films (not including shorts or screenings of older movies ...

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