iCM Forum's Favorite Coming of Age Movies Complete List

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We all have to grow up some time, writers and directors also did at one point. Following the basic writing lesson of sticking to what you know, it is a stable theme to explore in movies (and other media).

Coming of age film portrays the time of life when the protagonist(s) grows up, focusing on how he or she matures emotionally. Depicting the psychological and moral growth during the transition of a protagonist from youth to adulthood. Among others themes of self-discovery, sexual awakening and responsibilities vs. the loss of childhood dreams and naivete often play a big role. Protagonists are most often adolescents, although they can also be (slightly) younger or older. Often set in the past during the filmmakers own formative years, these movies are frequently infused with nostalgia.

These are all voted movies in the poll Favorite Coming Of Age movies at the iCMForum

The Top 100: https://www.icheckmovies.com/lists/icm+forums+favorite+coming+of+age+movies+top+100/lonewolf2003/

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    Les quatre cents coups

    1959 — a.k.a. The 400 Blows, in 26 top lists Check
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    Boyhood

    2014, in 16 top lists Check
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    Cría cuervos

    1976 — a.k.a. Cría Cuervos, in 12 top lists Check
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    Fanny och Alexander

    1982 — a.k.a. Fanny and Alexander, in 25 top lists Check
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    Eighth Grade

    2018, in 3 top lists
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    Kes

    1969, in 11 top lists Check
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    The Last Picture Show

    1971, in 21 top lists Check
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    Fish Tank

    2009, in 9 top lists Check
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    Mysterious Skin

    2004, in 4 top lists Check
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    Cidade de Deus

    2002 — a.k.a. City of God, in 22 top lists Check
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    Christiane F. - Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo

    1981 — a.k.a. Christiane F., in 2 top lists Check
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    Valerie a týden divu

    1970 — a.k.a. Valerie and Her Week of Wonders, in 8 top lists Check
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    Idi i smotri

    1985 — a.k.a. Come and See, in 26 top lists Check
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    Carrie

    1976, in 11 top lists Check
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    Moonlight

    2016, in 13 top lists Check
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    Lady Bird

    2017, in 11 top lists Check
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    Stand by Me

    1986, in 11 top lists Check
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    Los olvidados

    1950 — a.k.a. The Young and the Damned, in 25 top lists Check
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    Persepolis

    2007, in 10 top lists Check
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    Wadjda

    2012, in 3 top lists Check
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    Almost Famous

    2000, in 9 top lists Check
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    Guling jie shaonian sharen shijian

    1991 — a.k.a. A Brighter Summer Day, in 19 top lists Check
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    Moonrise Kingdom

    2012, in 9 top lists Check
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    Harold and Maude

    1971, in 22 top lists Check
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    El espíritu de la colmena

    1973 — a.k.a. The Spirit of the Beehive, in 21 top lists Check
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    Mommy

    2014, in 7 top lists Check
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    La vie d'Adèle

    2013 — a.k.a. Blue Is the Warmest Colour, in 13 top lists Check
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    Tomboy

    2011, in 4 top lists Check
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    Mean Girls

    2004, in 4 top lists Check
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    La haine

    1995 — a.k.a. La Haine, in 15 top lists Check
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    Fucking Åmål

    1998 — a.k.a. Show Me Love, in 7 top lists Check
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    Rebel Without a Cause

    1955, in 16 top lists Check
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    Lilja 4-ever

    2002 — a.k.a. Lilya 4-Ever, in 7 top lists Check
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    Kids

    1995, in 5 top lists Check
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    Jeux interdits

    1952 — a.k.a. Forbidden Games, in 15 top lists Check
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    Mustang

    2015, in 4 top lists Check
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    The Tree of Life

    2011, in 13 top lists Check
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    Walkabout

    1971, in 13 top lists Check
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    The Breakfast Club

    1985, in 10 top lists Check
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    Call Me by Your Name

    2017, in 11 top lists
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    Spring Breakers

    2012, in 5 top lists Check
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    Blue Velvet

    1986, in 27 top lists Check
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    Deep End

    1970, in 7 top lists Check
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    Yang guang can lan de ri zi

    1994 — a.k.a. In the Heat of the Sun, in 4 top lists Check
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    The Perks of Being a Wallflower

    2012, in 2 top lists Check
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    Inside Out

    2015, in 17 top lists Check
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    American Honey

    2016, in 7 top lists Check
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    Ghost World

    2001, in 8 top lists Check
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    Donnie Darko

    2001, in 21 top lists Check
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    Badlands

    1973, in 23 top lists Check