These movies showcase how adolescence is one of the most defining phases of our lives.

It sees 17-year-old Elio spending the days with his family in their villa in Lombardy, Italy.

“Boyhoodchronicles the life of Manson, from his early childhood to his arrival at college.

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Through the lens of teenage angst, the acclaimedRebel Without a Causedoes not shy away from tackling adult themes.

Lady Bird, Gerwig’s directorial debut, was very well-received upon its release.

The Perks of Being a Wallflowercan be considereda “mature” teen movie for diverse reasons.

Kristen Wiig, Bel Powley and Alexander Skarsgard in The Diary of a Teenage Girl

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However, its unflinching portrayal of depression, abuse, and loneliness is at the top of the list.

For these reasons, it naturally resonates with both teenagers and adults.

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Tyler puts his head against his girlfriend, Alexis, standing in the ocean in Waves.

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Elio resting his head in a pile of books and looking out a window in Call Me By Your Name

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Mason Jr. looking at Mason Sr’s face with a magnifying glass in Boyhood (2014)

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Jim Stark looking intently to a point off-camera in Rebel Without a Cause

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The Lisbon sisters huddle around each other in The Virgin Suicides close-up shot.

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Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson and Julianne Steffans in Lady Bird, looking disinterestedly at something offscreen

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Sam and Charlie sitting on some stairs holding red cups in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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Luisa, Tenoch, and Julio inside a car in Y Tu Mamá También

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Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft) seducing Benjamin (Dustin Hoffman) in The Graduate

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