Teen Drama Movies

In the mind of teenager Riley, the control center is suddenly being dismantled to accommodate something completely unforeseen: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust, who have been efficiently…

Sophie reflects on the shared joy and private melancholy of a holiday she took with her father twenty years earlier. Memories real and imagined fill the gaps between miniDV footage…

A coming-of-age story about a young man’s discovery of a shattering family secret and an exploration of the power of movies to help us see the truth about each other…

The story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and going through the treacherous navigation of first love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973.

Set against the backdrop of post-Civil War America, this film follows the lives of the four March sisters—Jo, Meg, Amy, and Beth—as they navigate the challenges of growing up, pursuing…

In this charming romantic comedy directed by Susan Johnson, a high school junior’s life spirals into chaos when her secret love letters are mysteriously mailed to her past crushes. The…

In this heartfelt coming-of-age story, a high school student named Simon navigates the complexities of adolescence while keeping a significant secret from his friends and family. As he grapples with…

In this coming-of-age dramedy, the life of high school junior Nadine becomes increasingly complicated when her best friend starts dating her older brother. As she navigates the trials of adolescence,…

In this 2016 film directed by Matt Ross, Viggo Mortensen stars as a devoted father raising his six children in the remote forests of the Pacific Northwest, instilling in them…

In this poignant romantic drama directed by Josh Boone, two teenagers, Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters, navigate the complexities of life and love while dealing with the challenges of…

Directed by the renowned Isao Takahata, this animated film is a visually stunning adaptation of a classic Japanese folktale. It follows the life of a mysterious girl found inside a…

In this coming-of-age drama directed by James Ponsoldt, the story follows Sutter Keely, a charming and carefree high school senior with a penchant for living in the moment. His life…

Directed by Makoto Shinkai, this visually stunning film explores the unexpected bond between a young aspiring shoemaker and a mysterious woman he meets in a serene garden during rainy mornings….

In this 2013 film directed by Jeff Nichols, two young boys, Ellis and Neckbone, discover a fugitive named Mud hiding out on a small island in the Mississippi River. As…

In this coming-of-age comedy-drama, three teenage friends, played by Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, and Moises Arias, decide to escape the constraints of their parents and build a house in the…

In this coming-of-age drama, a socially awkward high school freshman named Charlie navigates the complexities of adolescence with the help of two charismatic seniors, Sam and Patrick. The film explores…

In this 2010 teen comedy directed by Will Gluck, a high school student named Olive Penderghast, played by Emma Stone, finds her life turned upside down after a little white…

17 year-old Ree Dolly sets out to track down her father, who put their house up for his bail bond and then disappeared. If she fails, Ree and her family will be turned out into the Ozark woods. Challenging her outlaw kin’s code of silence and risking her life, Ree hacks through the lies, evasions and threats offered up by her relatives and begins to piece together the truth.

In this 2010 remake directed by Harald Zwart, a young boy named Dre Parker, played by Jaden Smith, moves from Detroit to Beijing with his mother. Struggling to fit in,…

Directed by Andrea Arnold, this critically acclaimed film follows the life of Mia, a rebellious and isolated teenager living in a bleak Essex housing estate. Her world is turned upside…

Jamal Malik is an impoverished Indian teen who becomes a contestant on the Hindi version of ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ but, after he wins, he is suspected of cheating.

In this 2007 film directed by Jason Reitman, a witty and independent-minded teenager navigates the complexities of an unplanned pregnancy. The story unfolds with humor and heart as she makes…

This animated film, co-directed by Marjane Satrapi and Vincent Paronnaud, is a poignant coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the Iranian Revolution. It follows the life of a young…

In this 2003 film directed by Andrew Davis, a young boy named Stanley Yelnats, played by Shia LaBeouf, is sent to a juvenile detention camp in the desert where he…

In this heartfelt romantic drama directed by Adam Shankman, the story follows the unexpected relationship between Landon Carter, a popular high school student, and Jamie Sullivan, a quiet, religious girl….

In this 2001 film directed by Terry Zwigoff, two teenage outsiders, Enid and Rebecca, navigate the challenges of post-high school life while grappling with their uncertain futures. The story delves…

Set in a quiet suburban neighborhood in the 1970s, this film explores the mysterious lives of the five Lisbon sisters, whose beauty and isolation captivate the local boys. As the…

Set in a modern-day high school, this romantic comedy is a clever adaptation of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” The story revolves around the Stratford sisters: the popular and…

Set in the 1950s, this inspiring film follows a young boy named Homer Hickam, played by Jake Gyllenhaal, who is captivated by the launch of Sputnik and dreams of building…

Set in the small Swedish town of Åmål, this coming-of-age drama explores the lives of two teenage girls, Agnes and Elin, as they navigate the complexities of adolescence and burgeoning…

In this imaginative film directed by Gary Ross, two modern-day teenagers, played by Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon, find themselves transported into a 1950s black-and-white television show. As they navigate…

In this gripping drama directed by Barry Levinson, a group of childhood friends from Hell’s Kitchen find their lives forever altered after a prank goes horribly wrong. The film explores…

Set in the vibrant 1960s, this film follows the meteoric rise of a small-town band, The Wonders, after they score a hit with their catchy song. The story captures the…

Set in the gritty streets of New York City, this 1995 film offers a raw and unflinching look at a day in the lives of a group of teenagers. Directed…

In this enchanting coming-of-age tale, a young girl named Shizuku embarks on a journey of self-discovery after noticing a mysterious name in her library books. As she delves deeper into…

Set in the small town of Endora, this poignant drama follows the life of a young man burdened with the responsibility of caring for his family, including his morbidly obese…

Set in the challenging environment of South Central Los Angeles, this 1993 film follows the life of Caine Lawson, a young man navigating the complexities of urban life and the…

Directed by David Lynch, this film serves as a prequel to the acclaimed television series, delving into the final days of Laura Palmer, a high school student whose mysterious death…

Set in South Central Los Angeles, this powerful drama follows the lives of three young African-American men as they navigate the challenges of growing up in a neighborhood plagued by…

Set in the conservative and prestigious Welton Academy in the late 1950s, this film follows a group of students whose lives are transformed by their new English teacher, John Keating,…

In this iconic romantic drama, a charming underachiever named Lloyd Dobler, played by John Cusack, sets his sights on the beautiful and intelligent valedictorian Diane Court, portrayed by Ione Skye….

In this iconic 1985 film directed by John Hughes, five high school students from different social cliques are brought together for a Saturday detention. As the day unfolds, these seemingly…

In this 1983 film directed by John Badham, a young computer whiz, played by Matthew Broderick, unwittingly hacks into a military supercomputer. Believing he’s accessing a new video game, he…

Set in the 1960s, this film explores the intense rivalry between two teenage gangs, the Greasers and the Socs, in a small Oklahoma town. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis, a…

Set in the early 1960s, this coming-of-age film follows a group of teenagers on their last night of summer vacation before they embark on their separate paths. The narrative weaves…

In this 1962 film directed by Stanley Kubrick, a middle-aged literature professor becomes infatuated with a young girl, leading to a complex and controversial relationship. The movie stars James Mason,…

For young Parisian boy Antoine Doinel, life is one difficult situation after another. Surrounded by inconsiderate adults, including his neglectful parents, Antoine spends his days with his best friend, Rene, trying to plan for a better life. When one of their schemes goes awry, Antoine ends up in trouble with the law, leading to even more conflicts with unsympathetic authority figures.

In this iconic 1955 film directed by Nicholas Ray, a troubled teenager, played by James Dean, navigates the challenges of adolescence and family dynamics in a suburban setting. The story…