Movies and TvShows featuring "rebellious-teenager" theme.
Chiquititas is a TV show that follows the lives of orphaned children living in a manor. They form strong friendships and face various challenges, including rebellion, domestic violence, and bullying. The show highlights themes of friendship, family, and coming-of-age.
Freaks and Geeks is a comedy-drama TV show set in the early 1980s, portraying the lives of high school students in the fictional town of Chippewa, Michigan. The show focuses on the lives of the 'freaks' and 'geeks' who navigate through the social dynamics of high school, dealing with issues like rebellion, intelligence, and relationships.
Landon, a rebellious teenager, is forced to perform community service and meets Jamie, a quiet girl. They form a friendship and Landon helps Jamie fulfill her wishes before she dies of leukemia.
When a rebellious teenager named Tulip accidentally boards the Infinity Train, she discovers a world of endless possibilities. Each train car is a self-contained universe with its own unique set of challenges and inhabitants. With the help of her new friends, Tulip navigates through the train, facing her own personal traumas and trying to find her way back home. Along the way, she unravels the mysteries of the train and learns valuable lessons about self-healing and mental health.
After crash-landing on Earth, royal siblings Aja and Krel embark on an adventurous journey to hide from a relentless villain and navigate the complexities of high school.
In 2002, teenager Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson and her pushy mother Marion are driving back to their home in Sacramento, California after a tour of CA colleges. As Lady Bird is about to start her senior year of school, she is already thinking ahead of applying to schools away from California, particularly in New York. Lady Bird attends a Catholic school and is a long-time friend with Julie Steffans. Lady Bird and Julie try out for the school's production of 'Merrily We Roll Along'. Lady Bird develops a crush on a boy named Danny O'Neill, and the two of them start to date. Over Thanksgiving weekend, Lady Bird joins Julie, Danny, and another friend as they smoke weed for the first time. They eat leftovers and laugh when Marion sees them. Later on, the students put on their show. At an after-party, Lady Bird finds Danny kissing another boy in the bathroom stall. She later confronts him over it, and he breaks down crying because he can't bring himself to admit that he's gay to others. Lady Bird hugs him. After Christmas break and the start of the new year, Lady Bird starts to make friends with a popular rich girl named Jenna Walton. Lady Bird and Kyle later hook up at a party at Jenna's house. However, Lady Bird being friends with Jenna causes a strain on her friendship with Julie. Lady Bird hangs out at Kyle's house after she decides she is ready to have sex. They do so and he finishes quickly before he tells her that he was never a virgin as he had previously suggested to her. Lady Bird is angry at Kyle for lying, but he doesn't seem too concerned about it. Marion goes to pick her up, and Lady Bird starts crying. Marion then decides to take Lady Bird out. The two go to the mall to shop for prom dresses, and Lady Bird becomes upset when Marion criticizes the dresses she tries on. Lady Bird checks the mail for college letters. She is disappointed at being rejected for most colleges due to her average-to-poor grades, but she becomes excited when she is told she is on the waiting list for a New York college. Kyle picks Lady Bird up on prom night with Jenna and her boyfriend. They decide they want to ditch prom altogether and go somewhere else. Lady Bird tells Kyle to drop her off at Julie's house. When she gets there, Lady Bird and Julie make up and head to prom together. Julie also tells Lady Bird she may not see her for the summer because she's going to stay with her divorced father who lives far away. Lady Bird and her friends graduate. While at lunch with her family, Danny passes them and accidentally lets it slip that Lady Bird is on a waiting list for the NY school, despite her telling her family she was going to University of Davis to stay close to home. Marion gets very upset and stops talking to Lady Bird for the summer, even as she tries to explain herself. Come September, Lady Bird bids her family and friends farewell. Her parents take her to the airport, and Marion is still not talking to her. At college in New York, Lady Bird goes to a party where she gets very drunk. She meets a guy and introduces herself as Christine. They start to hook up but Lady Bird pukes and winds up in the hospital from alcohol poisoning. Lady Bird wakes up and leaves the hospital. She walks back toward her dorm through the city and then stops to call home. It goes straight to voicemail, so she leaves a message for Marion saying she should have told her more how much she loves her.
Based on the novel by S.E. Hinton, 'The Outsiders' follows a group of greaser teenagers who are constantly at odds with the socs, a rival gang from the wealthier side of town. The boys find themselves caught in a web of violence and rivalry as they try to protect each other and stay true to their friendships amidst the class differences and social tensions of 1960s Oklahoma.
6teen is an animated TV show that follows the lives of six friends as they navigate the ups and downs of teenage life while working at a shopping mall in Canada. The show explores various themes including friendship, romance, and the challenges of growing up.
In Holy Camp!, a group of teenagers attending a religious summer camp in Spain come together to form a band. As they navigate their beliefs and explore their sexuality, they face challenges and conflicts. Through music, friendship, and self-discovery, they find themselves questioning their faith and understanding of God. The story explores themes of teenage rebellion, friendship, and the search for identity in the backdrop of a religious camp.
Summer of Rockets is a drama TV show set in 1950s Britain, exploring the relationship between a Russian immigrant and his involvement with MI5 and the British upper class society.
Clone High is a high school comedy that centers around a group of clones of historical figures who are all trying to find their own identity while dealing with the challenges of teenage life. The show is known for its clever satire, surreal humor, and unique animation style.
The Art of Getting By tells the story of George, a high school student who is struggling with relationships and finding his purpose in life. He meets a girl named Sally who inspires him to embrace his artistic talent. With the help of a supportive art teacher, George begins to explore his passion for drawing and learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of following your dreams.
This Boy's Life follows the story of a teenage boy named Toby and his turbulent journey through adolescence. Set in the 1950s, Toby struggles with his tumultuous relationships with his mother, stepfather, and the oppressive small town they live in. As he experiences domestic violence, physical abuse, and the challenges of high school, Toby battles to find his place in the world amidst the chaos.
Roseanne follows the lives of the Conner family, a working-class family in the fictional town of Lanford, Illinois. The show explores the ups and downs of their daily lives, tackling topics such as parenting, sibling rivalry, and relationship struggles. With its relatable characters and humorous storytelling, Roseanne became a beloved sitcom.
After attending her high school reunion, Peggy Sue faints and wakes up back in her senior year. She must navigate the complexities of adolescence and decide whether to change the course of her life.
Sorry We Missed You follows the life of a working-class family in the gig economy. The father becomes a delivery driver to escape the constraints of traditional work, but quickly realizes the harsh realities of the job. As the family navigates financial problems, debt, and the strain on their relationships, they find themselves questioning the cost of pursuing the American Dream.
Igby Goes Down (2002) is a dark comedic drama that follows the life of Igby, a rebellious teenager from a dysfunctional family. Igby navigates through various challenges and encounters in New York City, including falling in love, experiencing a mental breakdown, and dealing with infidelity and adultery. The movie explores themes of coming-of-age, family dynamics, and the search for identity.
Follows the journey of 16 year old Mira, whose sexy, rebellious coming of age is disrupted by her young mother who never got to come of age herself.
Skate Kitchen follows Camille, a teenage girl who discovers a passion for skateboarding and finds herself in the vibrant and male-dominated skateboarding community of New York City. As she connects with a group of female skateboarders known as the Skate Kitchen, Camille navigates the complexities of friendship, love, and self-discovery. The film explores themes of identity, empowerment, and the challenges of being a young woman in a male-dominated subculture.