The Ultimate Summer Coming-of-Age Movies
Here's a list of 9 summer coming-of-age movies that capture the magic, messiness, and meaning of growing up in the heat of the season!
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1.
Stand by Me
(1986)
Four friends set out to find a dead body and end up discovering the fragility of youth.
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2.
The Sandlot
(1993)
A shy new kid finds friendship, confidence, and baseball glory in one unforgettable summer.
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3.
Call Me By Your Name
(2017)
A sun-soaked Italian summer sparks a passionate first love that lingers long after it's gone.
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4.
Moonrise Kingdom
(2012)
Two quirky kids run away together, turning a sleepy island into the scene of sweet rebellion.
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5.
Now and Then
(1995)
Four women revisit the summer that shaped their girlhood and lifelong friendship.
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6.
Adventureland
(2009)
A recent grad takes a theme park job and stumbles into love, mistakes, and maturity.
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7.
The Kings of Summer
(2013)
Three teens flee suburbia to build a house in the woods and learn what freedom really costs.
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8.
My Girl
(1991)
An awkward 11-year-old grapples with loss, love, and the strange shift toward adolescence.
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9.
Little Miss Sunshine
(2006)
A chaotic family road trip to a beauty pageant becomes a hilarious journey of self-acceptance.
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