Movies and TvShows featuring "becoming-an-adult" theme.

Snow White, a princess, is exiled by her evil stepmother and forced to become a scullery maid. She is saved by seven dwarfs who take her in. The Evil Queen, jealous of Snow White's beauty, plots to kill her with a poisoned apple. Snow White falls into a coma, but is awakened by true love's kiss from a prince. They live happily ever after.

In the San Fernando Valley, a group of characters navigate their own personal struggles, including a depressed addict, a dying TV mogul, a sex guru, a former child prodigy, a police officer, and others. As their stories unfold, themes of love, forgiveness, and meaning emerge in a series of interconnected events.

To Kill a Mockingbird is a movie set in 1930s Alabama, where a small town lawyer named Atticus Finch defends a black man named Tom Robinson who is falsely accused of raping a white woman. The story revolves around the themes of racial prejudice, injustice, and the moral growth of the protagonist's children, Scout and Jem. The movie explores the impact of racism on society and the importance of standing up for what is right.

Mohabbatein is a melodrama about a group of students at a prestigious university, where the strict principal opposes any form of love or relationships. The plot revolves around three young couples who challenge the traditions and rules, as they navigate through the complexities of love and society.

During the Victorian period in London, the Darling children are taken on a magical adventure to Neverland by Peter Pan after their father declares that Wendy is too old for the nursery. In Neverland, they encounter pirates, mermaids, and indigenous tribes, while Peter battles Captain Hook to protect his newfound friends. Eventually, the children decide to return home, but Peter remains in Neverland.

Desperate to prove to his peers that he’s more than a chubby kid that never wins at anything, little Don wishes to win his local talent show by performing a stageplay inspired from a storybook written by his late parents. When unfortunately a bully stole that book, at the same time a little ghost appeared from the spirit world asking for Don’s help to reunite her with her parents’ spirits. The two new friends then embark on an exciting adventure to help each other and learn the true meaning of friendship.

Juno, an offbeat young woman, unexpectedly becomes pregnant and considers having an abortion before deciding to give the baby up for adoption. She navigates the challenges of teenage pregnancy while forming unexpected connections with the couple who wants to adopt her baby.

After losing her parents, a teenage girl in Los Angeles turns to karate and seeks the guidance of a wise Buddhist monk to overcome her grief and stand up to her bullies.

Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi. The film follows Pu Yi's journey from being the emperor of China at a young age to his eventual downfall and capture as a war criminal. It explores his relationships, his struggles with identity and power, and the changing political landscape of China. This epic and visually stunning film offers a poignant portrayal of one man's life and the historical events that shaped it.

Two aimless middle-aged losers still living at home are forced to become roommates when their parents marry. They initially dislike each other but eventually bond, start a company, and reconcile their family.

Barakamon follows the story of Seishuu Handa, a calligrapher who moves to the Goto Islands in search of artistic inspiration. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he befriends the local children and learns important life lessons through his interactions with them. With a drastic change of scenery and a new circle of friends, Barakamon explores themes of growth, friendship, and the beauty of simplicity.

The story revolves around Scottish writer J.M. Barrie and his bond with the widowed Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her sons, who serve as the inspiration for his famous play Peter Pan. Barrie becomes a fatherly figure to the boys, incorporating their imaginative antics into the play. Despite objections from his wife and Sylvia's mother, Barrie's friendship with the family grows. He eventually stages Peter Pan, which becomes a massive success. After Sylvia's death, Barrie is entrusted with the care of her sons, fulfilling her wishes.

High School Musical is a story about Troy Bolton, the captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez, a shy new student who loves to sing. They audition for the school musical and face challenges from their friends and peers as they try to follow their dreams.

Carrie, a shy and awkward high school girl with telekinetic powers, faces relentless bullying from her classmates. When she is pushed to the breaking point, Carrie unleashes her powers in a horrifying act of revenge.

A young man from a private school in New York befriends a recluse novelist, who's harboring a dark secret.

Private Parts is a comedic biographical film that follows the life of shock jock Howard Stern as he rises to fame in the radio industry. Filled with crude humor and controversial topics, Stern becomes a cultural phenomenon, but must also face the challenges of personal relationships and professional success.

Muriel, a socially awkward young woman, dreams of getting married and leaving behind her boring life in a small Australian town. With her best friend Rhonda by her side, Muriel embarks on a series of misadventures, including a fake marriage and spying on a couple having sex. Ultimately, she learns the importance of self-empowerment and true friendship.

Hippocrates follows the story of a junior doctor in a Paris hospital who navigates the complexities of his profession as he deals with a wide range of medical cases, personal struggles, and cultural differences. The movie explores the themes of solidarity, guilt, and the journey into adulthood, all against the backdrop of the hectic and emotional world of healthcare.

Seventeen year old Tanya's plans for a carefree summer are derailed when her stressed-to-the-limit mom takes off for a wellness retreat and puts Tanya and her three siblings in the charge of a crotchety (and racist) old babysitter. The babysitter’s sudden death leaves the kids short on cash and reluctant to pull mom prematurely out of her much-needed R&R, so Tanya is forced to get a job. Posing as an adult, she gets a gig as the executive assistant at a fashion company and overnight is thrust into the world of adulthood and parenting.

A Buddhist monk lives in seclusion on a floating temple, experiencing the seasons and stages of life. He grapples with guilt, remorse, and the cycle of life and death.