Coming-of-Age Drama movies

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Playful Heartwarming Hopeful Reflective Melancholic

Overview

A social butterfly who dies during her birthday week is given a second chance to right her wrongs on Earth.

Themes

"movie: afterlife of the party. genres: fantasy, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama main themes: back from the dead, Back from the dead full keywords list: back from the dead. concept analysis: the film explores themes of redemption and the importance of personal connections, Emphasizing how unresolved relationships can haunt us even after death. it highlights the transformative power of love and forgiveness in overcoming life's challenges."

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Playful Bright Realistic Intimate Hopeful

Overview

After meeting one day, a shy boy who expresses himself through haiku and a bubbly but self-conscious girl share a brief, magical summer.

Themes

Teenage romance under pressure, Art as communication, Insecurity and self-expression, Music as connection, Perseverance through awkwardness, Small-town slice of life

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Atmospheric Fast-paced Stylish Intense Charged

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Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

Themes

Abusive father, Dead mother, Online relationship, Virtual world, Strong friendship, Social network

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Heartwarming Hopeful Melancholic Introspective Romantic

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Troubled teen Will Hawkins has a run-in with the law that puts him at an important crossroad: go to juvenile detention or attend a Christian summer camp. At first a fish-out-of-water, Will opens his heart, discovers love with a camp regular, and sense of belonging in the last place he expected to find it.

Themes

"movie: a week away. genres: drama, Music, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance, Comedy main themes: summer camp, Forgiveness, Musical, Summer camp, Forgiveness, Musical full keywords list: summer camp, Forgiveness, Musical, Teen movie, Teenage girl, Orphan, Teenage boy, Foster care, Christian film, Christian camp. concept analysis: the film explores themes of belonging and redemption through the lens of faith and community. it highlights the journey of a young man grappling with his troubled past while discovering love and acceptance in unexpected places."

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Realistic Intimate Claustrophobic Fast-paced Measured

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In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forever changed.

Themes

Therapy as processing mechanism, Peer bonds amidst tragedy, Family reconciliation after loss, Romantic relationships under stress, Trauma and coping under pressure, Generation z trauma experiences

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Bright Realistic Tense Fast-paced Charged

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Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.

Themes

School-based call-out culture, Gender-based double standards, Feminist awakening in youth, Survivor empowerment, Social movement in school, Female solidarity and leadership, Mother-daughter mentorship

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Bright Realistic Tense Steady Intimate

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Senior year of high school takes center stage as Lara Jean returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans — with and without Peter.

Themes

Long distance romance, College choice pressure, Family wedding expectations, Cultural identity negotiation, Parental absence and presence, Sibling support dynamics

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Tense Intimate Raw Measured Hopeful

Overview

A 17 year old finds out that his girlfriend is dying, so he sets out to give her an entire life, in the last year she has left.

Themes

Family pressure, Creative ambition under constraint, Illness shaping choices, Time-bounded love, Adolescent romance under loss, Care as obligation

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Tense Atmospheric Dry Restrained Satirical

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Four stagnant high school teachers decide to test out a theory that maintaining a constant level of intoxication will improve their overall lives.

Themes

Work-life balance strain, Social pressure to perform, Group conformity dynamics, Alcohol as coping mechanism, Boundary testing consequences, Teacher-student dynamics

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Realistic Tense Steady Intimate Claustrophobic

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A 17-year old Missouri teen discovers she has gotten pregnant, a development that threatens to end her dreams of matriculating at an Ivy League college, and the career that could follow.

Themes

Teen pregnancy consequences, Autonomy vs dependence, Family expectations and support, Friendship loyalty conflict, Abortion access and choices, Identity and sexuality exploration

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