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East of Eden
While stiving for his father's acceptence, Cal enters a soon to be very profitable buisness. With his charms he attempts to steal awey his brother's girl, and a war looks like it may be brewing. This 1955 clasic sets the tone for all future coming of age films for years to come. -
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Rebel Without A Cause
Jim is a new kid in a town where he tries to fit in. In order to do so he needs to prove himself to his peers by doing things like getting into blade fights and playing dangerous games of 'Chikie'. -
Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory
In a lucky draw 5 children from around the world will be alowed to enter Willy Wonka's chocolate factory for the first time in more than 20 years. With a prize at the end for the best kid only the ones true of heart will be able to make it. -
You are not Alone
This Danish film explores the story of two young boys who explore their sexuality at an all boys boarding school. While one of them has a special relationship with the headteachers son, the other gets expelled for displaying sexual posters around the school. A non traditional film that can still be considered controversial today -
Stand by Me
Four friends embark on a long quest in order to see a dead body with their own eyes. Widely considered a classic and is a great example of childhood and undying friendship. -
Boyz N The Hood
From the opening sequence this film delivers good filmmaking with a flashback used properly. Boyz N The Hood shows the transition of boyhood to manhood, and how a single desision can change your life. -
The Sandlot
A comedy/drama that shows a group of boys on the edge of teanhood. Also baseball. Lots of baseball. -
This Boy's Life
A tough "bad-boy" is forced into a camp for having anger issues and being rebelious. He then finds the tough love of his step-father, through many adventures -
A Bronx Tale
Set on the streets of New York, A young teenage boy is pulled between two father figueres, who both want him as their own. -
Crooklyn
Based in Brooklyn and given a 70's theme this film's performences are the highlight of the year in thie beautiful peice. -
Mystic Pizza
By showing three coming of age stories at once Mystic Pizza delivers on all the ingredients for a good coming of age film cake. -
Girl, Interrupted
A solid setting is key for coming of age films. This movie, set in the 60's teaches the audience many lessons and has a solid romance story. -
Real Women Have Curves
A high school graduate attempts to convince her family and friends that she does know what she wants from life. -
The Squid and the Whale
The film follows a high school boy as he goes through his parent's divorce. It shows how his behaviour changes and mimics that of his father. -
The Sisterhood of Traveling Pants
A sisterhood of young girls, does as the title says and travels with some pants. The film goes past it's premise and delivers a relatable and engaging story. Based on the novel by Ann Brashares. -
An Education
Dating a man twice her age, the film understands the complications of such a relationship, and how the protagonist comes out wiser because of her situation.
