10 of the Best Coming of Age Movies Everyone Needs to See

"The coming-of-age genre is popular in both literature and film. It deals with a child or teenaged main character coming to terms with impending adulthood or some specific aspect of growing up. For literature, the coming-of-age novel most people think of is J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye, and for film, most people think of '80s classics such as The Breakfast Club or Sixteen Candles. While the stories, including films, have rightfully earned acclaim and recognition, there are other coming-of-age films that are just as well-written and well-made, if not better. Here are ten such coming-of-age movies that everyone should see."