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.
The Boy in the Mirror (2014)
In this film undoubtedly aimed at the very young viewer, a boy manages to get his mirrored reflection out into the real world as his double.
Cedar Street (2014)
A young boy is teased and prevented by his female neighbors from joining their all-girl club.
Paper Planes (2014)
A 12-year-old boy finds a new passion in flying paper planes and tries to help his father deal with grief.
Evolution (2015)
A film from the art house horror genre with Coming-of-Age motifs. Not for the faint hearted.
Moiré (2014)
An eight-year-old struggles to establish his self-identity in this Spanish short film featuring at top notch performance by Hugo Arbués.
Cowards (2008)
Cobardes is an excellent Coming-of-Age drama focused on violence at school better known by its proper term - Bullying.
The Interrogation of Michael Crowe
Read more about one of the best Coming-of-Age movies ever made.They did not want the truth-they wanted him to confess
Simon Says Goodbye To His Foreskin (2015)
A Coming-of-Age film without false pretense, with an incredible cast, great directing, and precise editing. It's engaging, inspiring and so much more.
Dix et demi (2010)
"This is not a film about childhood, it's a film about a different kind of childhood" Daniel Grou: Director
The Giants (Les Géants) (2011)
The Giants is a simple, yet stunningly gorgeous film, in both story and visuals. The acting, directing, cinematography and storyline all combine to make this a film which is highly recommended to all.
The Confession (2010)
Do we always make the right choices? That’s what you will keep wondering when you see the 2010 British short film "The Confession".
The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet (2013)
The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet is a film that can be enjoyed on many different levels: serious or playful, full of meaning or meaningless – yet at all-times entertaining.