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Top 10 Coming of Age Movies

Top 10 Coming of Age Movies

Movies are made in different genres. Those who want to laugh prefer watching comedy movies and those who like suspense prefer watching thriller movies. For those seeking to watch a protagonist’s journey from childhood to adulthood, there are coming of age movies. Check out the list of top 10 best coming of age movies of the big screen.

10. The Karate Kid


Released in 1984, The Karate Kid was a successful coming of age movie of 1900’s. Directed by John G. Avildsen, this movie got many critical acclaims. Ralph Macchio, Elisabeth Shue and Pat Morita were the actors who starred in this great coming of age movie.




9. Dirty Dancing


Scripted by Eleanor Bergstein, Dirty Dancing was a 1987 romantic movie. Featuring Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, this one was a low budget coming of age movie that was liked by many viewers. It earned over $214 million worldwide.




8. Girl Interrupted


Girl Interrupted was yet another popular coming of age movie of the time. This James Mangold directorial was released in 1999. Starring Angelina Jolie, Whoopi Goldberg and Vanessa Redgrave, Girl Interrupted was a movie about a teenager’s 18 month stay at a mental institution.




7. Finding Forrester


Directed by Gus Van Sant, Finding Forrester was a 2000 coming of age movie that got great reviews from all around. This movie had an impressive star cast comprising of stars like Sean Connery, Rob Brown, Anna Paquin and F. Murray Abraham. Finding Forrester was a movie about a 16 year old Jamal who grows up and gets ready to face the world.




6. A Walk To Remember


Based on a 1999 romantic novel, A Walk to Remember was a hit coming of age movie. Released in 2002, this movie was directed by none other than Adam Shankman. Starring Shane West and Mandy Moore, A Walk to Remember was a movie about a high school student.

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