A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon 1988 coming-of-age drama directed and adapted by William Richert, starring River Phoenix. An adaptation of Richert's novel, the film explores choices about love, adulthood and iden…
Adventureland (2009 film) — coming-of-age comedy-drama set in 1987 Adventureland (movie) Adventureland is a 2009 American coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Greg Mottola, set in Pittsburgh in the summer of 1987; it earned positive reviews for t…
American Graffiti (1973 film) American Graffiti 1973 coming-of-age film directed by George Lucas, set on one night in 1962 Modesto. Follows teenagers cruising and listening to Wolfman Jack; famous for its period soundtrack and e…
Bloodbrothers (1978 film) Bloodbrothers (1978 movie) 1978 American coming-of-age drama directed by Robert Mulligan, adapted from Richard Price's novel and featuring Richard Gere, Paul Sorvino, Marilu Henner and a prominent ensemble c…
Blue Is the Warmest Colour — film, themes, reception and legacy Blue is the Warmest Colour A comprehensive overview of the 2013 French romantic drama Blue Is the Warmest Colour: origins, plot and characters, production and release, critical response, controversies, and c…
