Movies and TvShows featuring "growing-up" theme.

Chihayafuru follows Chihaya Ayase, a high school student who becomes obsessed with the competitive card game karuta after meeting a talented player named Arata. Along with her childhood friend Taichi, the trio forms a competitive karuta club and navigates the ups and downs of friendship, rivalry, and love while striving to become karuta champions.

Teen Wolf follows the story of Scott McCall, a high school student who is bitten by a werewolf and must learn to control his new powers while navigating the challenges of being a teenager. With the help of his best friend Stiles and guidance from his mentor Derek Hale, Scott becomes the unlikely hero of Beacon Hills.

DARLING in the FRANXX is set in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity is on the brink of extinction. Teenagers, known as Parasites, pilot giant mechs called FRANXX to defend against monstrous creatures known as Klaxosaurs. The story follows Hiro, a former prodigy who has lost his motivation, and Zero Two, a mysterious girl with klaxosaur blood. Together, they form an unlikely partnership and strive to unlock the secrets of their world while facing internal and external conflicts.

Aoi prefers indoor hobbies and is afraid of heights, but her childhood friend Hinata loves to show off her passion for mountain climbing. As young children they once watched the sunrise from the top of a mountain, and now they've decided to take up mountain climbing in hopes of seeing that sunrise again. They have cooking battles with mountaineering gear, climb small hills in their neighborhood, and meet new mountaineering friends as they learn the ropes of the hobby. When will they finally see that sunrise again?

Gossip Girl follows the lives of a group of privileged teenagers from the Upper East Side of New York City, as they face peer pressure, betrayal, and the complexities of love and friendship. The series explores themes of materialism, social climbing, and the struggles of growing up in a high society.

After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.

Suzume is a girl born to a family running a small restaurant in Gifu Prefecture. She loses her hearing in one ear from a disease. Encouraged by her loving parents and childhood friend, she lives through an eventful life with a tenacious spirit.

How I Met Your Mother follows the story of Ted Mosby as he recounts to his children the events leading up to how he met their mother. Along the way, he and his friends navigate their careers, relationships, and personal growth in the vibrant city of New York.

The Wonder Years follows Kevin Arnold as he navigates the ups and downs of growing up, dealing with family, friends, school, and first love, against the backdrop of the changing times and societal issues of the 1960s and 1970s.

Toradora! is a heartwarming and comedic tale of two high school students, Ryuji and Taiga, who form an unlikely friendship and help each other navigate the complexities of love.

The story revolves around four teens - the good-looking twins Asaba Yuuta and Yuuki, the effeminate Matsuoka Shun, and the class head Tsukahara Kaname - who have known each other since early childhood. While they are not necessarily good or bad friends, they continue to hang out well into high school. The half-Japanese transfer student Tachibana Chizuru joins the circle of friends in this comedy about the everyday life of adolescence.

Bluey, an energetic and curious Australian cattle dog, goes on various adventures with her family and friends. From playing games to exploring her imagination, Bluey learns important life lessons and grows up in a loving and supportive environment.

grown-ish is a comedy-drama TV show that explores the challenges and experiences of young adults in college. It follows a diverse group of friends as they navigate relationships, personal growth, and the complexities of university life. The show tackles themes of identity, sexuality, friendship, and the pressures of adulthood, all within the backdrop of American culture and college campus dynamics.

The Cosby Show is a classic sitcom that follows the lives of the Huxtable family. Dr. Cliff Huxtable is an obstetrician, and his wife Claire is a lawyer. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of family life with their children, facing challenges and providing support for one another. Set in the 1980s and 1990s, the show explores themes of friendship, marriage, parenting, and African-American identity.

Leave It to Beaver is a sitcom that follows the daily life of Beaver, a young boy navigating the challenges of growing up in suburban America during the 1950s. With the help of his loving family, including his parents Ward and June, and his older brother Wally, Beaver learns valuable life lessons and faces humorous misadventures along the way.

Happy Days is a nostalgic sitcom set in the 1950s/1960s Milwaukee, focusing on a group of high school friends and their adventures. The series revolves around the Cunningham family, their friends, and the local hangout, Arnold's Drive-In. With themes of friendship, family, and coming of age, the show explores the ups and downs of teenage life in a retro setting.

Dawson's Creek follows the lives of Dawson Leery, Joey Potter, Pacey Witter, and Jen Lindley as they navigate the challenges of high school and young adulthood in the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts. The series explores themes of friendship, love, and personal growth, tackling issues such as family dynamics, relationships, and coming of age.

After Riley moves to San Francisco, her emotions - Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, and Sadness - struggle to navigate her new life.

Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.

Awkward. is a comedy-drama TV show that revolves around the life of a teenage girl as she deals with high school, friendship, self-discovery, and the ups and downs of falling in love. The show explores themes of growing up, teenage angst, and the challenges of adolescence. The protagonist's journey is filled with embarrassing moments, bullying, and the aspirations of becoming a writer. Awkward. also touches on teenage romance and features a notable female-female kiss.