Rushmore
A highly eccentric and ambitious teenager navigates his extracurricular activities, academic probation, and an unusual love triangle involving a teacher and a wealthy industrialist. It's available to stream on Prime Video and Hoopla (with a library card) and available to rent/buy on Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
movie · coming-of-age · feel-good · classic
Dirty Dancing
During her family's summer vacation at a resort in the Catskills, a young woman falls in love with the camp's rebellious dance instructor and discovers herself through dance. It's available to stream on Hulu, Paramount+, and Disney+ in various regions, and also available to rent/buy on Amazon, Google Play, Apple TV, and other digital storefronts.
movie · coming-of-age · feel-good · classic
The Breakfast Club
Five disparate high school students, each representing a different social stereotype, find common ground and unexpected connections during a Saturday detention session. It's available to stream on Netflix, Hulu, and Prime Video in some regions, and also available to rent/buy on Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
movie · coming-of-age · feel-good · classic
Dazed and Confused
On the last day of school in 1976, a group of Texas teenagers navigate hazing rituals, parties, and the anticipation of summer in this nostalgic and observational ensemble piece. It's available to stream on Peacock and is available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, and YouTube.
movie · coming-of-age · feel-good · classic
Harold and Maude
A quirky, death-obsessed young man finds an unlikely zest for life and love when he befriends a free-spirited, life-affirming elderly woman. It's available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Kanopy, and available to rent/buy on platforms like Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
movie · coming-of-age · feel-good · classic