Movies and TvShows featuring "girlhood" theme.
Dare Me is a TV show set in a small town in the American Midwest, focusing on the intense and dark world of a high school cheerleading squad. The story explores themes of friendship, betrayal, loyalty, love, and competition, as well as the uncovering of hidden truths and shocking discoveries. With a backdrop of murder mystery and police investigation, the show captures the passion, ambition, and torment of girlhood in the modern era.
Four women from varying walks of life meet as journalism majors and develop a lasting friendship that guides them through the journey of growing up.
Two childhood best friends navigate the complexities of their evolving relationship as they transition from girls to young women.
Going to school at Tomoe Gakuen, Totto-chan faces challenges due to not fitting in her original elementary school. However, at Tomoe Gakuen, she meets unique students and learns new things, all while Japan descends into war.
Swinging Safari takes place in 1970s Australia, where a group of families navigate through the challenges and absurdities of the era, including wife-swapping, open marriages, amateur filmmaking, and a blue whale that washes up on the local beach. The story is told through the eyes of a teenager who witnesses adults engaging in unconventional behavior while also experiencing his own coming-of-age journey.
When Hilda's friend goes missing, she sets off on a journey to the mysterious Mountain King's lair. Along the way, she encounters magical creatures, faces dangerous challenges, and discovers the true power of friendship.
Old Enough tells the story of two young girls, Lonnie and Karen, who become friends despite their differences. Lonnie comes from a working-class family, while Karen is from a wealthier background. The film follows their friendship as they navigate the challenges of growing up, dealing with class differences, and discovering their identities.
Following the arrival of an unwanted guest, the tightly-knit bond between two sisters is put to the test when their idyllic playdate takes a dark turn. Supported by The Future of Film is Female, ALBION ROSE is a late bloomer's coming-of-age drama with hints of magical realism and dark fairytale elements that paint a delicate, yet emotionally charged portrait of sisterhood, loss, and the healing powers of fantasy.
OM CITY is the critically acclaimed, award-winning original series that follows the harried life of Grace (Jessie Barr), a yoga teacher in NYC, and her attempts to bring the humans of New York OM.
Flowers examines the lives of six women across three generations, from the Show period all the way through to the present day.
Beans is a 12-year-old indigenous girl who navigates racism and her own journey of self-discovery amidst a land dispute between the Mohawk tribe and the Canadian government in 1990. This gripping story explores themes of identity, resilience, and the power of community.
Teen's Confessions is a coming-of-age movie that follows the journey of a group of teenagers as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. Filled with comedy, drama, and romance, the film explores the complexities of growing up and the confessions that come with it.
For 13-year-old Kaitlyn, her world threatens to collapse when she learns that her parents want to get a divorce, especially because it threatens the loss of the house they shared in Portland, which had always been Kaitlyn's home. The teenage girl has dark thoughts and lost interest in life. The breeding pigeons given to her by her mother's police colleague don't make things any better. What should she do with the birds? Then her best friend Adam gives her an idea: they could steal the very valuable racing pigeon named Granger from the local breeder Jaan Vari, sell it and use the proceeds to pay off the mortgage on her family's home. The plan initially works, but then everything seems to go wrong and Kaitlyn loses her footing even more. But surprisingly, the old man who was robbed takes care of the girl and a bond develops between the two, which ultimately leads her to a new outlook on life.
A portrayal of girlhood through the eyes of an average teenage girl.
After an incident at her high school pulls her into the orbit of the only other Black girl in her year, “Essex Girl” Bisola is plunged into a journey to discover a whole new side of herself.
Vanessa is back in her hometown for the summer after moving away for college. Things get complicated when her friendship with Claire turns into a summer fling.
A Far Off Place is a thrilling adventure movie set in the African desert. After witnessing the murder of their parents, a young girl and a teenage boy must escape the killer and find their way to safety. Together, they face various obstacles such as hunger, thirst, and dangerous animals. With the help of newfound friends and their survival instincts, they navigate through treacherous landscapes and encounter thrilling adventures. The movie explores themes of friendship, courage, and the power of human resilience.
Yvonne loses her mind and confuses her teenage granddaughter, Manon, with her deceased daughter. Manon plays the role of the mother she never knew, reviving her grandmother's years of feminist activism. In this troubled game, Manon will learn to become a woman.
Jagoda and Zuzia giggle in the opening scenes in the way that only 11-year-old girls can. Together they are the center of their own changing world. On the face of it, not much happens in the lives of these Polish best friends, but big changes are on the way. The end of primary school is in sight, and the girls are impatiently awaiting first love, budding breasts and first periods.