Watch These 22 Coming-Of-Age Movies For A Break From Your Monotonous Adult Life (4 of 5)
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Thirteen
Release year: 2003
Thirteen is about Tracy, a 13-year old middle school student. Tracy’s transition from a smart and well-mannered girl to one who unhesitatingly steals, smokes, and seduces boys, forms the main plot of the film. Her self-destruction begins with her friendship with Evie whom we see, later on, turning all her friends against her.
Can be watched on Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, and YouTube
Tangerine
Release year: 2015
This movie, which was shot using three iPhone 5Ss, was praised as much for its thought-provoking storyline as for the wonderful performance by its cast. Sin-Dee Rella is a transgender hooker who is out of prison after completing her 28-day sentence. When she learns that her pimp boyfriend had been cheating on her behind her back, she resolves to confront him and teach him a lesson.
Can be watched on Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube
Y Tu Mamá También
Release year: 2001
Two boys and a middle-aged woman embark on a road trip to a beach in Mexico. The woman, Luisa, had, initially, declined their invitation, but decides to go with them when she gets to know of her husband’s infidelity. What all would the three of them do on this trip and most importantly, would it be the same when they return?
Can be watched on Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix
Kids
Release year: 1995
If you have been postponing giving your teenage child a safe sex talk, then Kids will compel you to do it at the earliest. Telly, a young boy who is HIV positive, has made up his mind to sleep with every virgin girl he meets.
Telly and his best friend, Casper do everything to wreck themselves and everyone around them. They steal, smoke marijuana, and engage in unprotected sex. And there is one Jennie who has been Telly’s victim and is now on the lookout for him to prevent him from spreading his disease.
Can be watched on Amazon Prime Video
Blue is the Warmest Color
Release year: 2013
Based on Julie Maroh’s 2010 novel, Blue is the Warmest Color is a movie that will leave a lasting impression on you. In it, we get to see the crazy and passionate love between Adele, a high school student, and Emma, an art graduate. As they part ways and move ahead in their respective lives and careers, your heart aches for them to get together and have their happily ever after.
Can be watched on Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix