Ranker's Most Controversial Teen Movies of All Time

"Teen movies can have a profound effect on those coming of age with themes and messages often addressing real difficulties and hurdles viewers are facing. While films aimed at this demographic can cover anything from young love and parental conflict to rebellion and the struggle to fit in, there are some more controversial stories unafraid to venture into the dark places in which some teens find themselves. Parents and society at large certainly want to protect these young people from the dangers of the world, but often this isn't possible. More serious themes like murder, assault, drug abuse, domestic violence, and self-harm have wormed their way into some of these coming-of-age stories, for better or worse. The films on this list have been both praised and criticized for their intense themes, with some critics accusing them of glorifying damaging behavior and others praising them for shining a light on the often-ignored realities teens are exposed to." - ranker.com

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