There’s a reason there are so many coming-of-age films. They are a powerful time in our lives, raging hormones aside, it’s a time when we learn so much about the world, who we are, and how we fit into ...

The coming-of-age genre has produced many genuinely perfect movies, from the musical glee of Sing Street to the nostalgic ...

Most movies are predicated on some kind of character arc. The protagonist starts their journey and, by the end, the experience alters who they are. However, we wouldn’t call all films “coming-of-age” ...

Author Sandra Cisneros, who penned standout coming-of-age novel "The House on Mango Street," speaks at the 2024 National Book Festival at The Walter E. Washington Convention Center on August 24, 2024.

Morris Chestnut, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Ice Cube in "Boyz n the Hood," one of the top coming-of-age movies. You’re never too old to watch coming-of-age movies. These films remind us of the magic of ...