Reviews
A curated collection of coming-of-age film reviews focusing on the transitional period of youth. Discover thoughtful critiques that prioritize emotional impact, empathy, and the fragile beauty of growing up on screen. We celebrate young artistic talent and the timeless stories that bridge the gap between childhood and adulthood.
Parents (1989)
Parents is an excellent and unjustly neglected horror-comedy-Coming-of-Age film from a very talented director.
Interior (2018)
A tale about a single mother and her son – each looking for love of a different nature, and neither finding it.
Daniel fait face (2018)
Daniel, 10 years old, gets lost in the school corridors. He catches Marthe changing in the dressing room.
Between the two children a new relationship will be forged.
Under the Sun (2012)
Under the Sun (Bajo el Sol) offers an intriguing visual take on sibling rivalry.
Last Summer (2018)
Beautifully shot and immaculately acted, Last Summer relates the tale of four young boys whose lives change forever when a horrific tragedy uproots their childlike innocence.
The New Kid (2015)
The New Kid is a Coming-of-Age flick which delivers the right doses of comedy and drama to engage and entertain - the best French Coming-of-Age film I have seen. A MUST SEE!
Timmy Slays the Talent Show (2018)
Timmy Slays the Talent Show is a perfect flick for the Tumblr/YouTube generation.
Jackrabbit (2013)
The tale of one boy's struggle to protect himself and his mother and sister from the fists of his abusive father.
Aloud (2016)
A feel-good film with strong Coming-of-Age motifs and an emotive finale, Aloud delivers an excellent cinematic experience and is well worth your time.
Snow in August (2001)
A young boy befriends a Jewish rabbi after witnessing a Jewish merchant being beaten up by racist thugs, leaving the boy and his mother fearful for their lives.
Mid90s (2018)
Mid90s is one of the most refreshing Coming-of-Age dramas released in 2018.