50 Best Coming of Age Movies to Reminisce on the Oh-So-Relatable Stage of Growing Up (Bored Panda)

"If you are not a native English speaker, before opening this post, you may have had to Google coming of age meaning because, well, I had to. And according to Google Analytics, I'm far from being the only one who did that, which makes me feel a little better about myself. However, once you Google it, the definition becomes clear, and the genre name starts to make sense. Portraying coming of age in movies started as early as the 20th century with the first book-to-film adaptations. And the best part is that people of all ages can enjoy coming of age movies because we've all been through that uneasy and often awkward transition between childhood and adulthood. Below, we've compiled a list of, in our opinion, the best coming of age movies. Out of all the coming of age films on the list, do you see one you absolutely loved or can relate to with your story of growing up?" - boredpanda.com