American cinema
Tarzan and the Jungle Boy (1968)
Tarzan helps a female journalist search for a young boy who lives in the jungle after surviving a plane crash which killed his father 7 years earlier.
Cop Car (2015)
Two 10-year-old boys run away from home, steal a police car and find themselves in more trouble than they have bargained for.
Little Boy (2015)
A 2015 US/Mexican co-production, Little Boy ranks as one of the best Coming-of-Age films I have had an opportunity to see and review.
The Treasure of Lost Canyon (1952)
An engaging story about an orphaned boy raised by traveling medicine show crooks who expect him to steal for them.
Boychoir (2014)
Boychoir will be appreciated by fans of the Coming-of-Age genre and people who appreciate the purity and the supernatural beauty of the treble voice.
Mud (2012)
Two 14-year-old boys encounter a strange man named Mud who they find hiding out on a small river island.
Come Morning (2012)
An ill-fated hunting trip forever changes the lives of a granddad and his 10-year-old grandson.
The Darkness is Close Behind (2011)
The Darkness is Close Behind is a story of failures, maturity and responsibility that won't leave you indifferent.
Standing Up (2013)
Entertaining and inspiring, "Standing Up" is one of the best Coming-of-Age movies I have had the pleasure to watch and review.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014)
A light-hearted comedy from Disney with all the ingredients a good Coming-of-Age film should have.
Bringing Up Bobby (2011)
It's a film that has great cinematography and a great soundtrack. But it's the charisma of Milla Jovovich (Olive) and young Spencer List (Bobby), in wonderful performances in the lead roles, that will win your heart.
Night Has Settled (2014)
A somewhat controversial film about a 13-year-old boy Coming-of-Age in New York City.