Coming of Age Movies
AMC Movie List

Coming of Age Movies

Why do the wonder years hold such sway over the cinematic imagination? Because we've all been there, and can all relate. Which one most makes you feel young again?

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1 Stand by Me
Four 12-year-olds set out to see a corpse and end up discovering their own paths in life. 146 274
2 The Breakfast Club
From lipstick-applying cleavage to dandruff snow, eccentricities allow these kids to uncover common ground one memorable Saturday morning. 130 270
3 American Graffiti
Groundbreaking at the time for setting its scene in the bygone era of rock 'n' roll and drag racing. 66 208
4 Rebel Without a Cause
James Dean is a lonely, angry, misunderstood juvenile delinquent forced to grow up fast. 48 188
5 The Graduate
Dustin Hoffman must decide what to do when his girlfriend's mother (Anne Bancroft) makes sexual overtures. 36 206
6 Dazed and Confused
Pot, pool and paddling accompany the exploits of a cross-section of high school slackers each seekin' their own buzz. 22 192
7 Almost Famous
Adolescent educations aren't complete without the guiding force of music; this one is something out of a rock 'n' roll fantasy. 20 198
8 Dead Poets Society
Robin Williams' free-spirited prof shows his charges how they can experience the world. 19 207
9 Superbad
Authentic teenager awkwardness thanks to the likable Michael Cera and Christopher Mintz-Plasse -- aka McLovin. 18 214
10 The Last Picture Show
Two small-town Texans (Timothy Bottoms and Jeff Bridges) get confused by love and provincialism. -8 170