"A great coming of age story has the power to transform an audience's perspective by giving them a window into a different worldview. The conflict and experiences that occur during a coming of age story make for great storytelling, as the vulnerable characters learn many lessons that translate into great scenes. While great coming of age films are often associated with John Hughes and the films of the 1980s, this decade has provided many future classics as well.
There's no one way to tell a coming of age story, and the films of the last ten years are quite different; some are comedies and some are dramas, and while some are period pieces, others are set in a modern age. Either way, these films do a great job at telling a relatable story about growing up."
