Slashfilm's Underrated Coming-Of-Age Dramas You Should Definitely Check Out

"There's a certain canon of coming-of-age films that everyone is sort of expected to see; more recently, films like 'Ladybird,' 'Moonlight,' 'Boyhood,' and 'Eighth Grade' have been heralded as instant classics. Even the coming-of-age drama 'CODA' was awarded Best Picture award at the 2022 Oscars. But what about the more underrated coming-of-age dramas?  Here are some films to add to your list that didn't get the love they deserve or are unfortunately still considered too "niche" to make the average must-see list. Despite Hollywood's best efforts to make us believe that being a white American male teenager is a universal experience, not everyone can relate. But most of us do experience something as we make that transition from childhood to adulthood — whether it's in our teens or later in life. Coming-of-age dramas should reflect a variety of life experiences, and here is what we recommend. " - slashfilm.com