The Best Coming-of-Age Films

A list by admin on Film Reality

A balance of universally acclaimed classics and essential deep cuts.

1. Moonlight (2016)
2. Yi Yi (2000)
3. Kes (1970)
4. A Brighter Summer Day (1991)
5. The 400 Blows (1959)
6. The Spirit of the Beehive (1973)
7. Nobody Knows (2004)
8. Where Is The Friend's House? (1987)
9. All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001)
10. Aftersun (2022)
11. The Florida Project (2017)
12. Lady Bird (2017)
13. Stand by Me (1986)
14. Fish Tank (2009)
15. Ratcatcher (1999)
16. Ponette (1996)
17. Suzaku (1997)
18. The Quiet Girl (2022)
19. Murmur of the Heart (1971)
20. The Time to Live and the Time to Die (1985)
21. Pixote (1980)
22. The White Balloon (1995)
23. The Runner (1984)
24. Rosetta (1999)
25. Close (2022)
26. The Blue Kite (1994)
27. Ivan's Childhood (1962)
28. The Long Day Closes (1992)
29. The Go-Between (1971)
30. Peppermint Candy (1999)