The Best Movies About Growing Up

May 13, 2024 | Movies

Kids and teenagers growing up is a universal experience that we all go through. The journey from childhood to adolescence is filled with challenges, ups and downs, laughter, tears, new experiences, and self-discovery. This transitional phase of life is often portrayed in movies as it captures the essence of what growing up truly means.

 

1. Growing Up Smith (2015)

Growing Up SmithAs he explores the world around him, he finds himself drawn towards the universal themes of identity and belonging. Through his journey, we are invited to join in on the contemplation of our own place in this vast world.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Growing Up Local (2023)

Growing Up LocalIn the vibrant, yet often overlooked neighborhoods of Hawai’i, a young boy navigates through life amidst the shadow of his father’s violent tendencies and his own sense of loyalty to his friends. Growing Up Local is a powerful coming-of-age tale that delves into the timeless struggle between father and son, exploring the weight of inherited burdens that shape their relationship.

 

 

 

 

 

3. Growing Up Gotti (2014)

Growing Up Gotti: 10 Years LaterTen years ago, the world was captivated by the Gotti family and their lavish lifestyle. The hit reality show, Growing Up Gotti, gave viewers a glimpse into the lives of Victoria Gotti and her three sons. Now, a decade later, we are invited to reunite with the infamous family and see what they have been up to since the cameras stopped rolling.

 

 

 

4. Grown Ups (2010)

Experience the joy of reconnecting with old friends in the hilarious comedy “Grown Ups.” Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider, this film follows a group of childhood buddies who reunite after their basketball coach passes away.

 

5. Grown Ups 2 (2013)

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6. 1000% Me (2023)

In 1000% Me: Growing Up Mixed, W. Kamau Bell takes us on a journey through his experiences of being mixed race in modern-day America. Through his unique blend of comedy and introspection, the Emmy Award-winning comedian invites us to contemplate what it means to embrace multiple identities and navigate the complexities of race in society today.

 

7. Growing Up and Other Lies (2015)

As we journey through life, we are constantly evolving and discovering new aspects of ourselves. This is the underlying theme of the film Growing Up and Other Lies, directed by Darren Grodsky and Danny Jacobs.

 

8. WE GROWN NOW (2024)

In the bustling city of Chicago, two young boys, Malik and Eric, share an unbreakable bond. Despite growing up in the harsh reality of public housing, they find solace and adventure in each other’s company. Together, they explore every corner of their neighborhood, using their vivid imaginations to escape the mundane routine of school.

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