A comprehensive list of coming-of-age pictures

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Coming-of-age are defined by stories about growing up that explore themes like: sex, drugs, rock'n'roll, sports, war, divorce, religion, depression, punk, drought, graduation, lazy summers, first loves, death, puberty, domineering parents - these are the hazards and catalysts of change. The main persons are often portrayed by children, teens and young adults. Some of those movies might be dark and disturbing, others might be simple and sweet.
Special thanks to Moviemeter member Niethie for helping creating this list.
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Germania anno zero
1948 — a.k.a. Germany Year Zero, in 9 top lists Check -
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Los olvidados
1950 — a.k.a. The Young and the Damned, in 23 top lists Check -
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The River
1951, in 9 top lists Check -
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Jeux interdits
1952 — a.k.a. Forbidden Games, in 14 top lists Check -
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Little Fugitive
1953 — a.k.a. The Coney Island Kid, in 3 top lists Check -
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Pather Panchali
1955 — a.k.a. Song of the Little Road, in 21 top lists Check -
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East of Eden
1955, in 10 top lists Check -
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Rebel Without a Cause
1955, in 16 top lists Check -
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Blackboard Jungle
1955, in 4 top lists Check -
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Ohayô
1959 — a.k.a. Good Morning, in 8 top lists Check -
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Les quatre cents coups
1959 — a.k.a. The 400 Blows, in 26 top lists Check -
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Zazie dans le métro
1960, in 6 top lists Check -
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Splendor in the Grass
1961 — a.k.a. Splendour in the Grass, in 7 top lists Check -
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Het mes
1961 — a.k.a. The Knife, in 0 top lists Check -
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David and Lisa
1962, in 1 top list Check -
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Ivanovo detstvo
1962 — a.k.a. Ivan's Childhood, in 11 top lists Check -
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Bye Bye Birdie
1963, in 0 top lists Check -
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Billy Liar
1963, in 6 top lists Check -
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The World of Henry Orient
1964, in 1 top list Check -
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Cerný Petr
1964 — a.k.a. Black Peter, in 4 top lists Check -
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Serif za mrezami
1965, in 0 top lists Check -
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Billie
1965, in 0 top lists Check -
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Ostre sledované vlaky
1966 — a.k.a. Closely Watched Trains, in 14 top lists Check -
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You're a Big Boy Now
1966, in 0 top lists Check -
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To Sir, with Love
1967, in 0 top lists Check -
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The Graduate
1967, in 25 top lists Check -
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Mouchette
1967, in 9 top lists Check -
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Baby Love
1968, in 0 top lists Check -
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Romeo and Juliet
1968, in 5 top lists Check -
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L'enfance nue
1968 — a.k.a. Naked Childhood, in 5 top lists Check -
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If....
1968, in 19 top lists Check -
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Kes
1969, in 12 top lists Check -
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Shônen
1969 — a.k.a. Boy, in 5 top lists Check -
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High School
1968, in 4 top lists Check -
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The Sterile Cuckoo
1969 — a.k.a. Pookie, in 0 top lists Check -
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Yuke yuke nidome no shojo
1969 — a.k.a. Go, Go, Second Time Virgin, in 3 top lists Check -
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Pippi Långstrump
1969 — a.k.a. Pippi Longstocking, in 0 top lists Check -
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7 Plus Seven
1970, in 2 top lists Check -
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Erste Liebe
1970 — a.k.a. First Love, in 2 top lists Check -
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Deep End
1970, in 6 top lists Check -
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Valerie a týden divu
1970 — a.k.a. Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, in 6 top lists Check -
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En kärlekshistoria
1970 — a.k.a. A Swedish Love Story, in 2 top lists Check -
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Le souffle au coeur
1971 — a.k.a. Murmur of the Heart, in 6 top lists Check -
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The Last Picture Show
1971, in 18 top lists Check -
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Summer of '42
1971, in 0 top lists Check -
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Melody
1971 — a.k.a. S.W.A.L.K., in 0 top lists Check -
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Walkabout
1971, in 12 top lists Check -
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Harold and Maude
1971, in 17 top lists Check -
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A Separate Peace
1972, in 0 top lists Check -
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Keby som mal pusku
1972 — a.k.a. If I Had a Gun, in 0 top lists Check