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Fed up with her small-town Bay City existence, Adele August leaves her family and second husband and heads for Beverley Hills with her daughter. The teenager resents the move and her mother's always flamboyant behaviour and in turns plans to get away to university on the east coast. Mum's plans are …different - she wants a movie star for a daughter. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | hollywoodchristmasfriendship |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschool |
| Characters: | parent child relationshipsingle motherpolicemanfemale protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsteenager |
| Story: | nubile womanfather daughter estrangementbeverly hills californiamercedes benzice creamteen angstauditionbikinidreambased on bookf rated |
Three best friends get together and bury a box, making a pact to open it at midnight at their high school graduation. In the small town in Georgia that they live in, things soon change. One is little miss perfect, one is an engaged prom queen, and the other is a pregnant outcast. On the night of the …ir graduation, they open the box and they strike up a conversation. Suddenly, one brings up the topic of her going to Los Angeles for a record contract audition. They all decide to go together and they leave. With a little money, they set out on the road with a guy named Ben. When one of them tells the other a rumor that he might be a homicidal maniac, they are all scared of him. When they reach Los Angeles, Lucy (Britney Spears) falls in love with Ben and against her father's wishes, she stays and she goes to the audition. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmteen movie |
| Themes: | friendshippregnancyangerwritingcampingdeath of unborn child |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolhospitalbeachwaterroad tripmoteloceangas stationcampfiretexassinging in a carbeach party |
| Characters: | parent child relationshipfemale protagonistteenage girlfamily relationshipsteenagerfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerinterracial relationshipsingle fatherchildhood friendold friendself confidencepregnant teenager …self centeredness (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | auditiondreamf ratedone word titlebare chested malekissdancingsingingpartycryingtitle directed by femaleunderwearblondepunched in the faceundressing …lingeriecriminaljourneynecklacehotel roomvirginpop musicpay phoneon the roadproduct placementconvertiblecrossdatepremarital sexkissing while having sexfalling down stairscatfightrape victimmale underwearsandboxer shortsrejectionnew orleans louisianakaraokearizonarainstormplaying pianomiscarriageteenage pregnancygraduationbloopers during creditsrunning awayfemale bondingfriendship between womenfemale friendshipfriendship between girlsdisappointmentsleeping in a carchick flickacoustic guitarcheating boyfriendold photographcross countryroadtripimplied sexsong during end creditsexpectant motherhigh school graduationbroken engagementgrand canyonpathpepsiaspiring singerteen drinkingconfidencemuscularsinging contestmother daughter reunionrealizationcrossroadsechofemale musiciantucson arizonacross country triprebelliousnessyoung romancebroken down carestranged motherchildhood friendsold friends reunitedbooingsmall town girlgirl talkshoeboxdancing in one's underwearpursue a dream (See All) |
Follows a group of high school students growing up in southern California, based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for a love interest, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone, respectively. The c …enter of the film is held by Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer dude who faces off with the resolute Mr. Hand, who is convinced that everyone is on dope. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agecult filmmelodramateen movieteen sex comedy |
| Themes: | christmasfriendshipdrugspregnancyrobberydrug usebreak upabortionfirst love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolhospitalrestaurantswimming poolschool dance |
| Characters: | teenage girlteenagerbrother sister relationshipteacherlustteacher student relationshipdream girl |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | teen angstbikinibased on bookf ratedfemale nudityfemale frontal nuditymasturbationsex scenefemale rear nudityleg spreadingpantiestitle directed by femalesex on couch …car accidentmirrorvomitingrock musicmarijuanabathroomvoyeurcleavagegay slurcaliforniadrivingapologydream sequencescantily clad femalejeansvirginlocker roomfired from the jobfantasy sequencescene during end creditsprankfemale removes her clothesdaterock 'n' rollpremarital sexwhat happened to epilogueloss of virginityfarcesexual attractionvandalismamerican footballsurfingsexual desireconvenience storeshopping mallfootball playerfrustrationirreverencesexual awakeningteenage pregnancybongcannabishigh school teachercafeteriaadvicerestroomsurferstonersexual promiscuityshoeunderage sexpizza deliverysex with a minorunwanted pregnancydrug humorcarrottelevision reporterfast food restaurantheart in handschool lifecheerleader uniformpirate costumeunwed pregnancyblond boytrophy wifeensemble filmgeneration xpayphonereference to led zeppelinemploymentcadaverhawaiian shirtpizzeriafield tripinnocence lostunderage girlrebelliousnessfemales talking about sexcar washingmaternity wardgreek restaurantticket scalpingredheaded boysurfer dude (See All) |
Cher, a high school student in Beverly Hills, must survive the ups and downs of adolescent life. Her external demeanor at first seems superficial, but rather it hides her wit, charm, and intelligence which help her to deal with relationships, friends, family, school, and the all-important teenage so …cial life. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movieteen romanceteen comedycomedy of mannerscoming of age film |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyfashion |
| Mood: | high schoolsatireaffection |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolschool teacher |
| Characters: | female protagonistteenage girlteenagerteenage boyteacherlawyerteacher student relationshipdaughtergay teenagersingle fatherstepbrother stepsister relationshipnew student |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | beverly hills californiateen angstf ratedbased on novelone word titletitle spoken by characterpartysurprise endingcell phonetitle directed by femaleblondeclassroomno opening creditsdrawingvirgin …mini skirthigh school studentschoolgirlloss of motherreference to william shakespearefalling down stairsjeeptennisdebatecamera shot of feetshopping mallskateboardingshaved headhappy endingtriple f ratedbonglockerfemale friendshipmakeoverfriendship between girlsteenage daughterpopularitymugginghigh school girlreference to shakespeare's hamletopposites attractfootsienarrativeplaying footsieskateboardergeneration xcliquematchmakershakespearean quotationgym teacherwardrobebracesmodern day adaptationrich girlhigh school boyblonde stereotypereference to oscar wildereference to barbra streisandreference to mel gibsonpopular girlcellular phonereference to jane austendriving testgirl wearing a miniskirtwoman wearing a miniskirtnietzschevalley girlreference to claude monetreference to billie holidayends with weddingsocial consciousnesscartoon on televisionreport cardlove poemknee high socksreference to the rat packdumb blondereference to tony curtisreference to pippi longstockingolder person playing teen (See All) |
Romy and Michele have been through it all, including being tortured by the Popular crowd when in high school. When they receive word of a 10 year reunion, they come to realize their lives aren't as impressive as they'd like them to be. Instead of staying home they go to the reunion with business out …fits, cell phones, and one heck of a bogus success story. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | friendshiprevengepregnancydrunkennessdancedeceptionunemploymentfashion |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolhelicopter |
| Characters: | female protagonistfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdancerbest friendbully |
| Period: | 1980s1990s |
| Story: | beverly hills californiadreamcharacter name in titleflashbackfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographbased on playcell phoneblondeliedinerroommatelimousine …liargymautomobilereunionnerdstupiditycynicisminventorgeekcartoon on tvnotebookoutcastplastic surgeryfemale removes her dressfriendship between womenfemale friendshipbully comeuppancebillionairelaundromatdance clubpromtormentjob seekinghigh school friendcashierhigh school reunionmagnetbracesclass reunionschoolmateyearbookblonde stereotypetucson arizonajunk foodbimbopost itjaguar carauto repair shoppreppyphotograph comes to lifescoliosisback bracedumb blondefashion editor (See All) |
Tracy Flick is running unopposed for this year's high school student election. But school civics teacher Jim McAllister has a different plan. Partly to establish a more democratic election, and partly to satisfy some deep personal anger toward Tracy, Jim talks popular varsity football player Paul Me …tzler to run for president as well. Chaos ensues. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agegay interestblack comedyteen moviepolitical satireteen romanceteen comedy |
| Themes: | marriageinfidelityreligionbetrayaljealousypoliticsadulterylesbianismextramarital affairdivorcecorruptionunfaithfulnesscruelty |
| Mood: | high schoolsatire |
| Locations: | schoolnew york citybicyclecatholic school |
| Characters: | female protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipteenagerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boyteacherstudentlove triangleteacher student relationship …gay teenagerself destructivenessteacher student sexlesbian daughterself absorption (See All) |
| Story: | teen angstf ratedbased on novelone word titleflashbacksex scenekisstitle spoken by characterpartylesbian kissshowervoice over narrationcrying …urinationblondeprayermanhattan new york cityconfessionlimousinefired from the jobelectionkissing while having sexclass differencesteenage sexwashington d.c.freeze framedestinyathletejoggingoverallsbroken legapplemoralityjanitorcynicismhot tubswingposterfemale female kissgraduationteachingethicsteenage loveblonde womanmotel roombeeelection campaignpolitical campaignenvyteenage daughterteenage sexualitystatue of liberty new york cityjointjockpolitical candidatespitteenage crushsex with a minormarital infidelitygirls' schoolnebraska16mmhigh school athletepepsibracesbannerpower plantcampaigningclicheridiculedumped by girlfriendphotocopiermultiple narratorsbee stinglesbian teensprinkler systemteen lovehistory teacherlawn mowingasparaguspinpower lineapple treepower stationlesbian sisternarcissistic personality disorderchemistry classgirl girl relationshipomaha nebraskaoverachieverskiing accidentwipemathematics teacherfaculty loungehigh school electionlincoln memorial washington d.c.student council presidentmuseum guideteenage issuesparochial schoolschool administratorhigh school vice principalwide angle lensstudent governmentvote tampering (See All) |
The wide generation gap between Tess Coleman and her teenage daughter Anna is more than evident. They simply cannot understand each other's preferences. On a Thursday night they have a big argument in a Chinese restaurant. Both receive a fortune cookie each from the restaurant owner's mother which c …auses them to switch bodies next day. As they adjust with their new personalities, they begin to understand each other more and eventually it's the mutual self-respect that sorts the things out. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen movie |
| Themes: | friendshipbetrayalweddingdysfunctional family |
| Mood: | high schoolaffection |
| Locations: | los angeles californiarestaurantmotorcyclenightclubchinese restauranttwo on a motorcycle |
| Characters: | single motherfemale protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipteenagerbrother sister relationship |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | teen angstauditionf ratedbased on noveltwo word titlekissdancingcar accidentremakeslow motion sceneguitarwidowpantyhosescene during end creditshigh school student …subtitled scenetherapysupermarkettherapistpsychologistcrushhaircutcamera shot of feetrock songgrandfathermisunderstandingshoppingtitle at the endwedding receptionfast motion scenefemale stockinged feetspellhappy endingyellingstepfathermakeoverfoot closeup15 year oldvolleyballtoastgeneration gapteenage daughterunsubtitled foreign languageday in titleexammistakereference to shakespeare's hamletdetentionscrewballbanquetbody swapscreaming womanfiancereference to the rolling stonesstudio logo segues into filmsnorricamshakespearean quotationalliterative titlecharacter appears on tvmother daughter conflictbody switchingreference to shakespeare's macbethcoffeehouseshort haired femalebody piercingfortune cookieserenadebad girlyounger brothertherapy sessionsoul transferencebody transformationgarage bandswitching bodiesthree generationsmother daughter hugenglish classadult as childcheating on a testselflessnesschild as adultear piercingteen bedroomcrowd surfinggiving a speechhearing characters thoughtsreference to keith richardsshopping spreevibrationfemale therapistfemale guitaristhit on the head with a ballauthoressreference to the ramoneswedding rehearsalbride to befemale psychologisthigh school lifeparental relationshipbluetoothsinging along with radiopssttalent auditionwaking up someonepackage deliveryreference to stevie nicksteenage bandcharacter says break a legpop quizreference to world war threeschool detentiontackled to the groundteenage issuesducati motorcyclecharacter appears on a tv talk showwearing underwear on headaspiring rock starreference to the white stripesrunning into someone (See All) |
This is the story of Enid and Rebecca after they finish the high school. Both have problems relating to people and they spend their time hanging around and bothering creeps. When they meet Seymour who is a social outsider who loves to collect old 78 records, Enid's life will change forever.
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmcult filmteen moviecoming of age film |
| Themes: | friendshiplovesurrealismjealousyobsessiondysfunctional family |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolbuswheelchairsummer school |
| Characters: | teenage girlfather daughter relationshipfriendsingerteenage boyteacherjewishteacher student relationshippsychiatristolder man younger woman relationshipdysfunctional relationshipart teacher |
| Story: | teen angstf ratedsextwo word titlebare chested malegunfightdancingpartypistolvoice over narrationcryingbased on comic bookold mandiner …drawingsuburbmini skirthigh school studentcult directorsingle parentrecord playerjazzcakemovie theaterculture clashbossgirl with glassescensorshipcynicismunderage drinkingironymay december romancepunk rockalienationadolescentsurprise after end creditsage differencepractical jokecoffee shopreflectionreal estate agentgraduationboredomloss of jobvideo storesarcasmbus stopclinicmisfitprincipalinfatuationbased on graphic novelshort skirtart exhibitionbechdel test passedracial stereotypeblues musicintimacysex shopolder man younger womanidentity crisisforty somethinghigh school graduationhigh school friendolder man young girl relationshipdyed hairart classsocially awkwardpersonal adnunchakucrossroadsmilkshakeuncertaintysketchbookfried chickenyounger woman older man relationshipolder man younger girlprank telephone callreference to laurel and hardyyounger girl older mangraduation partyelitismgarage salefirst jobplasterconcession standmini martdrama queenrecord collectorrude customer (See All) |
Friendship, love, and coming of age in New York City, summer of 1994. Luke Shapiro has just graduated from high school, sells marijuana, and trades pot for therapy from a psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Squires. Luke is attracted to a classmate, Stephanie, who's out of his league and Squires' step-daughte …r. By July, he's hanging out with Stephanie, taking her on his rounds selling pot out of an ice-cream pushcart. Then things take a turn. In the background, Squires and his wife as well as Luke's parents are having their troubles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmerotic fantasy |
| Themes: | friendshiploveinfidelitydrugsmoneydrinkingdrunkennessdivorcelonelinessparanoiadepressiondrug usedysfunctional familyunrequited lovefalling in love …first love (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | schoolnew york citybarbeachtrainbicycleelevatorlakerooftopoceansex in shower |
| Characters: | policemanteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipafrican americanfriendteenage boypolice officerdancermusician …best friendpsychiatristolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipdoctor patient relationshipsuicide by hangingstepfather stepdaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationshipparty girlsuicide by drowningconsidering suicidesuicide by pills (See All) |
| Period: | 1990ssummeryear 1994 |
| Story: | ice creamdreamsexfemale nuditymale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditydogbare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by character …partyerectionpistolshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcryingmachine gunmirrorurinationslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkcondomarrestundressingbare buttbookvomitingbeertearsmarijuanasex standing upbathroomcollegejailvoyeurreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york citysubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandledrug dealermontagecocainesuicide attempttoiletsubwayunderwater scenecoffeebartenderparkprologuefantasy sequencepay phonemassagereadingpremarital sexcharacter says i love youhandgunobscene finger gesturegraffititherapyfreeze framesexual fantasypot smokingloss of virginitylistening to musicjail cellexerciseguitaristdrug abusetherapisteccentricphone boothswimsuitvirginitystreet lifepillsnew jerseyattempted suicidehypocrisyunderage drinkingbackpackpet dogheadphonescigarette lightercard playingnintendoraised middle fingertuxedobrushing teethmarital problemworld trade center manhattan new york cityferrymidlife crisisfast motion scenemale virginimpotencenarrated by charactersandwichbongshortscentral park manhattan new york cityevictionmen's bathroomsnorting cocainejukeboxstonermasseusedrug dealmaking outtape recordingunconsciousnessstonedpopularitybeach housecdplaying a video gamereindeeraudio cassettealtered version of studio logopsychoanalysisbroken heartaerobicshomeless personpsychotherapyheatpremature ejaculationhigh school graduationboom boxcrossword puzzlewife leaves husbandbailgeneration xcassette tapehidden moneyillegal drugspagerwriting on a wallempire state building manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylansweatingsocial outcastshared showerwatching pornographygame boycheating on wifemagic mushroompeepholesummer jobprescription drugsbeeperdancing in the streetwanting a divorceattempted drowningreference to kurt cobaingraduation partyrotterdam netherlandswater ballooneye dropsforeign exchange studentterrierbongo drumdog urinationoutdoor showerritalincrying during sexeuphoriahigh school yearbookscratching facereference to goldilocks and the three bearsgraduation cap and gownreference to pearl jamworkout video40 ozmagic markerwest highland white terrierflushing drugs down a toiletpush cartcigarette behind earpracticing a line of conversationreference to rudy giulianialcohol in brown paper bagapartment evictionice cream cartblowing smoke ringscharacter lies about agefalling out of lovereference to boyz ii men (See All) |
A regular girl, Veronica, tries to survive the social jungle of high school by sticking with the three most popular girls at school who are all called Heather. As she meets a sociopath named JD, her life spirals into a continuous cycle of hate, unintentional murder and indifference, as she exacts re …venge on her enemies, also known as her best friends. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmcult filmblack comedydark comedyteen moviecult classiccoming of age film |
| Themes: | murderdeathsurrealismsuicidefuneralpsychopathself harm |
| Mood: | high schoolsatire |
| Locations: | school |
| Characters: | female protagonistteenage girlteenagerfather son relationshipbullylove letter |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | teen angstdreamcharacter name in titleone word titlethreesomegunexplosionpartychaseshot in the chestface slapvomitingbombgay slursuicide attempt …pantyhosepoisondiarygymcheerleaderobscene finger gesturesociopathaccidental deathsocial commentarysevered fingercynicismhippieobesitygay sonirreverenceshot in the neckohiocafeteriabully comeuppancepeer pressuremisfitpopularityjockeating disorderteen suicideunwanted kissschool lifesocial climbergeneration xcliquereference to led zeppelinboiler roomyearbookanti conformityfake suicidehanged girlcroquetpeople with same namedumb policereference to moby dickdeadpandangerous friendclothes on showerhigh school cliquekiller teenfake hangingmineral waterheatherhyperbole (See All) |
Teenager Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy at school, Blane. He's one of the rich and popular guys but can the two worlds meet?
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmcult filmteen movieteen romanceteen comedy |
| Themes: | friendshipdrinkingdrunkennessdanceangerpovertydysfunctional familydatingunrequited lovefashionwealthfirst love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schooltrainnightclubschool teacherschool dance |
| Characters: | teenage girlteenagerfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage boystudentmusicianlustteacher student relationshipchinesesingle father |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | teen angstkissdancingphotographsingingthree word titlepantiescryingunderwearfistfightblondewatching tvcomputertearsmarijuana …color in titlecleavagebrarock bandwhite pantieslibraryargumentmicrophoneconvertiblegymhigh school studentclass differencesredheadrecord playergirl in pantieseyeglassesnerdtraditionanswering machinedresstitle based on songcrushforbidden lovepet dogshoppingposterplaying cardscartoon on tvteenage lovelockeralarmbicyclingmaking outvolleyballlistening to radiogeneration gapteenage daughterpromaudio cassettehouse partysewing machinedesignerhigh school girlopposites attracthomeworkreference to madonnasuitorrecord storemusic storedance contestsnobphonograph recorddevotionreference to karl marxhigh school danceslumber partyyearbookhigh school boynylonsrich snobwashroomteenage romancehalljuvenilehigh school promteen lovereference to franklin d. rooseveltunderageparty dressbrat packwrong side of the tracksrich man poor womanshy girlschool yearbookrailroad tracksreference to david lettermanmusic albumhigh school sweetheartsprom dressbreasts growingsocial consciousnessreference to tina turnertwo suitorspreppiesingle dadreference to lionel richieshermer illinois (See All) |
Chicago Sun Times copy editor Josie Gellar (25), who was desperate to graduate from perfectionist copy editor to reporter, gets her chance when the goody owner orders the editor to cover the high-school scene by undercover. Josie, who was a frustrated, ridiculed nerd, gets a popular make-over from h …er drop-out, naturally funny brother Rob Geller. Both siblings find love and joys of youth again. But in Josie's case, it's sensitive bachelor teacher Sam Coulson, who enjoys sophisticated conversation. As the publication deadline approaches, the price of blowing their cover seems ever more daunting, yet inevitable unless she sacrifices her career. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen movieteen romanceteen comedy |
| Themes: | friendshiphumiliationcrueltyfirst love |
| Mood: | high schoolaffection |
| Locations: | schoolcarchicago illinoisold car |
| Characters: | female protagonistteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage boyteachergirlstudentteacher student relationship |
| Period: | 1980s1990s |
| Story: | teen angstflashbackbare chested malekisspartythree word titleswordclassroomreporternewspaperjournalistundercoverprankhigh school studentcoach …nerdathleteeggjournalismcrushembarrassmentsurveillance camerapublic humiliationbriefsteachinghigh school teachercafeteriadouble lifeeditorbaseball playersex educationnewspaper articlepopularitybaseball gamepromchick flickhigh school girlbaseball fieldschool lifebaseball stadiumcliqueentrapmentgymnastbraceshigh school boysombrerohigh school prompopular girlshakespeare in modern dressnewspaper storypygmalionundercover missionsurveillance deviceundercover reporterundercover journalistnorthwestern universitypopular teacherassistant coachsenior prom (See All) |
At the edge of adolescence, Tracy is a smart straight-A student--if not a little naive (it seems...she smokes and she cuts to alleviate the emotional pain she suffers from having a broken home and hating her mom's boyfriend, Brady.) When she befriends Evie, the most popular and beautiful girl in sch …ool, Evie leads Tracy down a path of sex, drugs and petty crime (like stealing money from purses and from stores). As Tracy transforms herself and her identity, her world becomes a boiling, emotional cauldron fueled by new tensions between her and her mother--as well as, teachers and old friends. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent film |
| Themes: | hollywoodfriendshipdeathlesbianismdrinkingdrunkennessseductionrobberydivorcetheftdeath of motherdrug usedysfunctional familyadoptiondrug addiction …cheatingself harm (See All) |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolurban setting |
| Characters: | single motherfemale protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendtattoobrother sister relationshipteenage boyteacherdancer …thiefactressinterracial relationshipteacher student relationshipself mutilationself destructivenessself injury (See All) |
| Story: | teen angstf ratedfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodone word titlethreesomefemale frontal nudityflashbackdogsex scenekissfight …cigarette smokingdancinglesbian kisspantiesshowertelephone callcell phonetitle directed by femaleunderwearface slapdrinkthongliesunglassesmarijuanaclassroombisexualbracandlecocainenonlinear timelinechild abusemodelvanjeansliarpay phonedomestic violencechickenclassobscene finger gestureeggbabysitterdrug abusewatching a moviemovie theaterskateboardstreet lifedrug dealingdrug overdosehaircutshopliftingrap musicunderage drinkingshoppingdeceitclassmategrowing upjuvenile delinquenttank tophairdressermarijuana jointsexual awakeningtriple f ratedbongneedleplastic surgerypubertyadolescencechild molestationmakeovermasochismpeer pressure13 year oldlsdteenage daughterpopularityrazor bladeexamchewing gumunderage smokingsurrogate mothereating disorderclothinglifeguardspoonjunior high schooljuvenile delinquencyabsent motherhomeworkflashingpinball machinetattoo parlorrecovering alcoholicreference to frankensteinshoe storefake idlawn sprinklerhockey stickteenage rebellionbody piercingpiggy back rideearsurrogate familyhollywood boulevardvenice beach californiadress shopgirls' bathroompromiscuous mothertongue piercingglue sniffingbad influencelatenessstashbelly button piercingephebophiliastuffed toy animalchildhood sexual abusehuffingoverachievermorley cigarettescutting selfflunking out of schoolskating ramp (See All) |
A tale told over four seasons, starting in autumn when Juno, a 16-year-old high-school junior in Minnesota, discovers she's pregnant after one event in a chair with her best friend, Bleeker. In the waiting room of an abortion clinic, the quirky and whip-sharp Juno decides to give birth and to place …the child with an adoptive couple. She finds one in the PennySaver personals, contacts them, tells her dad and step-mother, and carries on with school. The chosen parents, upscale yuppies (one of whom is cool and laid back, the other meticulous and uptight), meet Juno, sign papers, and the year unfolds. Will Juno's plan work, can she improvise, and what about Bleeker? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmdark comedyteen movieteen comedy |
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagejealousypregnancydivorcedrug usebullyingadoptionabortionmythology |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalsnowbicyclewheelchair |
| Characters: | single motherfemale protagonistteenage girlteenagerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerteenage boyteacherstudentdancer …musicianbabylawyersister sister relationshipbest friendbullystepmother stepdaughter relationshippregnant teenager (See All) |
| Period: | wintersummer |
| Story: | teen angstf ratedsexcharacter name in titleone word titleflashbackdogkissdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingpantiestelephone callvoice over narrationcrying …songunderwearurinationslow motion scenecomputercondomvomitingtearsrunningbathroomclassroomguitartelephonenewspaperbandmontagetoiletscantily clad femaleprologueprotestsuburbpay phonehigh school studentchildbirthbasementflowerclassobscene finger gestureteenage sexstrong female characterloss of virginitylistening to musiccomic bookguitaristdemonstrationcomposerstrong female leadvirginitycommercialattorneyconvenience storeshopping malltitle appears in writingbanananotebenchmarital problemwilhelm screampostervideo tapeteenage pregnancyforename as titlebicyclingpregnancy testponytailclinic16 year oldreceptionistautumncdmailboxpipeguitar playerpromcactusnewborn babysewing machineallergybechdel test passedfilm starts with sexunwanted pregnancywatching a videoanimated creditsminnesotaclerkfurnituredressingkeyboardrunnerpanties hit the floorcheerleader uniformduetunwed pregnancypaperdrugstoretrack and fieldultrasoundtruth or daremicrowaveorange juicehigh school athletewoman in laborunwed mothereffeminacyreference to woody allensuicide contemplationschool lockerteenage motherabortion clinicfolk songhigh school promconvenience store clerkreference to kurt cobainschool cafeteriafingernailsconsidering abortionpositive pregnancy testspring the seasonreference to diana rossdeodorantfour seasonswoman holding a babydiscovering one is pregnantreference to iggy poptrack meetmoving furniturelounge chairnail salonpregnant schoolgirlfolk singingneedlepointtic tacsinfant in cast creditsanti abortion demonstrationreference to the carpenters (See All) |
It's the last day of school at a high school in a small town in Texas in 1976. The upperclassmen are hazing the incoming freshmen, and everyone is trying to get stoned, drunk, or laid, even the football players that signed a pledge not to.
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmcult filmteen movie |
| Themes: | friendshiprevengedrugsdrinkingrobberyracismdrug usegamblinghomophobia |
| Mood: | high schoolcar chaseone night |
| Locations: | schoolbarcarbicyclebaseballtexassinging in a carschool dancefire escape |
| Characters: | policemanteenage girlteenagerfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage boyteacherpolice officeralienstudent …bully (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 1976 |
| Story: | teen angstdreamgunkissfightcigarette smokingsingingpartychasesongbeatingshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facedrink …lieriflebeermarijuanaclassroomguitargay slurdrug dealerfootballdrivingspankingmarriage proposaljeanssuburbliarconvertiblegymcheerleaderrock 'n' rollclassredheadsexual fantasypickup truckcoachpot smokingcard gamebeer drinkinglistening to musicvandalismmale bondingoverallsvietnam warinterracial friendshipembarrassmentdrug dealingunderage drinkinghippienostalgiaconvenience storesexismsex talkcigarette lighterone dayslackerpublic humiliationreckless drivingsmokemarijuana jointvietnam veteranbonglong hairabuse of powerpaintname callingstoneridealismcar washstonedhazingmailboxguitar playerjockunderage smokingwet t shirtreference to abraham lincolncruisingdrug humordelivery manjunior high schooljuvenile delinquencypool hallbaseball fieldfamous linejerkwhipped creamaustin texasvolkswagen beetleliquor storeinitiationmidnightpaddlehigh school seniorcliquereference to led zeppelinpinball machineleashreference to george washingtontrashcanrite of passageketchupbowling ballreference to isaac newtonstudent athletebroken windshieldfoosballfootball fieldmuscle carschool lockerdollar billrebelliousnessflourindependence daymustardbeer kegcut off jeans8 tracklast day of schoolclassic rock musicpaddlingpledgereference to gerald forddrive in restaurantpacifiermugglereference to deep throatwet hairdelivery truckreference to joseph mccarthybell bottomscar enginepontiac gtobicentennialjunior collegereference to bob woodwardreference to carl bernsteincollar and leashbottle caprecreation centerchevrolet chevellehigh school freshmanmood ringreference to aerosmith the band1968 democratic conventionhigh school juniorpolyesterbeer bustbeer runreference to the madonna (See All) |
Troy and the gang of East High School are going through their senior year, facing graduating and going their separate ways. Coming to terms with the reality of it all, Troy wants to attend the nearby University of Albuquerque next year on a basketball scholarship, but Gabriella wants to attend Stanf …ord University in California. Meanwhile, Sharpay, the school's shallow and spoiled rich girl, plots to go all out planning the school's final musical show with the idea to add music to her hopes and fears about the future. While Sharpay takes an up-and-coming British exchange student under her wing, her flamboyant fraternal twin brother, Ryan, has his sights set on something different after school. In addition, Troy's best friend and basketball teammate Chad, and Garbiella's best friend Taylor, all have their sights set on their plans after high school and come to terms with the reality of the real world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen romancehigh school dramahigh school musical |
| Themes: | friendshipdancerivalry |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolrooftop |
| Characters: | teenage girlfamily relationshipsboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage boydancerinterracial relationship |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | f ratednumber in titlesequeldancingsingingsongdigit in titlenumbered sequelpianobasketballno opening creditsthird partinterracial romancegraduationstage performance …bloopers during creditsjunkyardoptimismcamera focus on female butthigh school graduationhigh school seniorsong and dancegraduateserenadehigh school basketballchastitydiplomacurtain callmise en abyme (See All) |
Although cheerful, friendly, intelligent, well-dressed, authentic and wealthy, Charlie Bartlett has problems. With his father gone and his mother loopy and clueless, he's been expelled from every private school for his victimless crimes. Now he's in a public school getting punched out daily by the s …chool thug. He ever longs to be popular - the go-to guy - and the true crux of his troubles is that he invariably finds the means to this end, whatever that might be. At Western Summit High, he makes peace with his tormentor by going into business with him - listening to kids' problems and selling them prescription drugs. Charlie's a hit, but attraction to Susan (daughter of the school's laissez-faire principal), new security cameras on campus, a student's overdose, and Charlie's open world view all converge to get him in serious trouble. Can this self-made physician possibly heal himself and just be a kid? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movie |
| Themes: | friendshipinfidelitydrugsmoneyadulteryprisondrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairdivorcedepressiondrug usedysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessdating …humiliationbullyingabductionalcoholismwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolbarrestaurantswimming poolsmall townpolice carschool bussex in a carschool bus driver |
| Characters: | single motherpolicemanteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage boyteacherstudentdancer …writerbullyalcoholicpsychiatristtalking to oneself in a mirrorstudent protest (See All) |
| Story: | ice creamteen angstauditionsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebloodbare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingparty …pistoltelephone callcryingcell phonesongbeatingunderwearmirrorpunched in the facecomputerdrinkarrestundressingbooktearssunglassescafemarijuanapianojailclassroomrevolverguitartelephonewinebandconcertmansionbasketballdrug dealermontagesuicide attempttoiletrock bandinternetman with glassesanti herounderwater scenelimousinemicrophonevirgincoming outprotestfired from the jobfantasy sequencebodyguardcheerleadersplit screendateloss of fatherhandgunclassclass differencesteenage sexgarageriotloss of virginityjail cellvandalismdemonstrationamerican footballassaulttherapistfraudtennisskateboardcompassiondrug overdoserampageremote controlpillssurveillance cameraresearchbackstagepool tablefootball playermedicationfirst kissschool uniformdaydreamblack eyelonerclassmatebriefcasebrushing teethpajamaschauffeurpiano playervideo tapeteenage loveoverdoseconfessionalplaywrightpeer pressurebare chested boymegaphonepopularitylollipoppsychiatryprivate schoolfootball teamsexual repressionwatching a videorescue from drowningteen suicideloudspeakersuicidal thoughtsvillain turns gooddriver's licensefrench accentbritish accenthigh school principalsocial outcastpetitionfake idsedativepenitentiarytoilet stallfalling into a swimming poolanti depressantdestruction of propertystreakingtoilet bowlgiving the fingerschool expulsionmentally challenged personprescription drugsfake doctortax evasionboys' bathroomsexual confusionprozacchauffeured limousineattention deficit disorderhead in toiletkid outsmarts adultrailroad tracksritalintoy boatgarage doorxanaxdrive in movie theatrepsychiatric institutionbackseatmodel boatzoloftschool blazerdestructivenessfight in men's roomnicotine gumpassing notehigh school playrave the partysocial acceptanceschool superintendentchuck taylor gym shoesfake psychiatristmisdiagnosis (See All) |
A 43-year-old mother and housewife who's facing divorce is thrust back in time when she attends her high-school reunion. Given the chance to change the course of her life, she finds herself making many of the same choices.
| Subgenre: | alternate historytime travel comedy |
| Themes: | lovedivorcetime traveldysfunctional familypoetrynear death experience |
| Mood: | high schoolaffection |
| Locations: | school |
| Characters: | female protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipself discovery |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | teen angstcharacter name in titletitle spoken by characterwatching tvpantyhoseautomobiledatereunioncharacter says i love youheart attacknerdfatebikergirl with glassesbreakup …nostalgiainventormarital probleminventionreference to the beatlesamericanamusic boxtime looptitle appears in songalternate timelinerepeated eventhigh school reunionwoman smoking cigarettereference to ernest hemingwayclass reunionlodgelife changingreference to napoleon bonapartereference to neil armstrongtime travel romancetheory of relativityrebellious teenagerdo overpoetry quotationmasonic lodgereference to william butler yeatsreference to yeats18 year old girlappliance storefilmed in mirrorreference to the great gatsbyedselrunning tracksecret ritual (See All) |
Louanne Johnson is an ex-marine, hired as a teacher in a high-school in a poor area of the city. She has recently separated from her husband. Her friend, also teacher in the school, got the temporary job for her. After a terrible reception from the students, she tries unconventional methods of teach …ing (using karate, Bob Dylan lyrics etc) to gain the trust of the students. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | friendshippoetry |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolurban settingschool teacherinner city |
| Characters: | female protagonistteacherstudentteacher student relationship |
| Story: | teen angstbased on bookwomankaratecompassionamusement parkghettobriberyteachinghigh school teachermarinefight the systemu.s. marine corpsschool lifedeliberate cruelty …dedicated teacherwhite savior (See All) |
When Ruby Baker's parents are killed in a car accident, she and her brother, Rhett, must travel to Malibu, to live with Terrence and Erin Glass, their former neighbors. At first, all seems well. Ruby is making new friends at school and Rhett is getting more video games and flashy toys than he's ever … had in his life. When Ruby speaks to her family's estate lawyer, he tells her that her parents have left Rhett and her $4 million. Suddenly, Ruby begins to notice odd behavior from Terry and Erin. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensepsycho thriller |
| Themes: | friendshipmurderdeathsuicidedrugsdrinkingdrunkennessfuneraldeath of fatherdeath of motherdrug useadoptionwealthcheatinginheritance …murder of a police officerclaustrophobia (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolrainnightmare |
| Locations: | schoolrestaurantchurchswimming poolcarcemeterypolice cartruckschool teachercar explosiontruck accident |
| Characters: | policemanfemale protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfrienddoctorboybrother sister relationshipteenage boygirl …police officerpriestlawyermaiduncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Story: | bikinidreambloodguncigarette smokingexplosionknifecryingcorpsecar accidentwatching tvcomputerdrinktearscar crash …dead bodycafeclassroomswimmingcleavageorphanflashlightbracaliforniamansionstabbingstabbed to deathinternetchild abusedrivingdrawinghit by a cargraveyardgraveargumentdrug addictscreamingdebtlightninginjectionhigh school studentfilm within a filmloss of fathersuspicionloss of motherclassreference to william shakespearetrusthypodermic needlemachetefaintingcaptiveloss of loved onewatching a moviearchitecthome moviescamdrug overdosemovie theatreswitchbladetensionbroken glassjunkietheatre audiencee mailsocial workerdeath of loved onereckless drivingnintendo 64flat tiremenstruationtombstonedrunk drivingpopcornloanglassloan sharkguardianreference to shakespeare's hamletbmwcruisingmorphineloss of parentsvideo cassetteplagiarismcar wreckapple computercaregiverdriving lessondiabeticillegal drugseulogydead parentsperilinsulinshooting uplife insurancetrust fundseat beltgourmetsocial servicesunlikely criminalreference to meryl streepcheating on a testelectric drillbrake failurecar hit by a trucksaablegal guardianglass housestepfamilycar over a cliffferrari testarossadeviousnessmulholland driveradio producerdriver's educationsan bernardino californiaaol (See All) |
Rosie and Alex have been best friends since they were 5, so they couldn't possibly be right for one another... or could they? When it comes to love, life and making the right choices, these two are their own worst enemies. One awkward turn at 18, one missed opportunity... and life sends them hurling … in different directions. But somehow, across time, space and different continents, the tie that binds them cannot be undone. Will they find their way back to one another, or will it be too late? Based on Cecelia Ahern's bestselling novel "Where Rainbows End", LOVE, ROSIE is a modern comedy-of-errors tale posing the ultimate question: Do we really only get one shot at true love? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen romance |
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagepregnancyfuneraldeath of father |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalbeachswimming poolhotelnightclubairportelevatorenglandflathotel maid |
| Characters: | single motherpolicemanfemale protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boybabybest friendlittle girlmaidchildhood friendyounger version of character …best friends (See All) |
| Story: | character name in titlebased on noveltwo word titlekisspartytelephone callpunctuation in titlecell phonepunched in the facecondomlettervomitingneighborhandcuffsbritish …classroombedroommodelmarriage proposalcollege studentchildbirthlaptopschoolgirltwenty somethingloss of virginitytold in flashbackone night standcheating husbandfatebreakupboston massachusettsfirst kissvoice over letterbonfireenglishman abroadteenage pregnancyfemale friendshipwebcampregnancy testschoolboycoastpharmacypool partyscholarshipromantic rivalryart exhibitioninternet chattext messagehandbagmarriage of convenienceoverhearing sexchildhood sweetheartdrunken womansoul matedyed hairhotel managermale female friendshipstore clerkworking momteenage motherhandcuffed to a bedinstant messaginghandcuffed to a bedpostyoung motherjumping into a pool with clothes onhiccupsbest friends in lovecomputer classvolkswagen vanintercepted lettermissed opportunityhotel receptionwedding speechdrug store (See All) |
More than a dozen Angelenos navigate Valentine's Day from early morning until midnight. Three couples awake together, but each relationship will sputter; are any worth saving? A grade-school boy wants flowers for his first true love; two high school seniors plan first-time sex at noon; a TV sports r …eporter gets the assignment to find romance in LA; a star quarterback contemplates his future; two strangers meet on a plane; grandparents, together for years, face a crisis; and, an "I Hate Valentine's Day" dinner beckons the lonely and the lied to. Can Cupid finish his work by midnight? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | romantic comedy |
| Themes: | loveinfidelitytravelloneliness |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolrestaurantcarcemeteryairplaneairportelevatorofficeusaschool boy |
| Characters: | teenage girlhomosexualmother son relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorboyteenage boybest friendinterracial relationshipemployer employee relationshipgay relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationship |
| Period: | future |
| Story: | beverly hills californiabikinif ratedsexmale nuditydogbare chested malekissdancingtelephone callpunctuation in titlecell phoneunderwearcar accidentundressing …bedapostrophe in titleclassroomreportersoccerdinnernunvannews reportmarriage proposalpublic nudityblack pantiesvirginproduct placementflowershigh school studentgiftcharacter says i love youflowersleepinggay couplehateitaliancloseted homosexualbabysittermale bondingbarefoot malepress conferenceteddy bearcheating husbandplanefootball playerensemble castyoung loveflightadolescentengagement ringtext messagingnews reportermexican americangay manbloopers during creditsreference to facebookpolaroidtrue lovestewardesselementary schoolphone sexmarried couplepush upsinterracial kissholiday in titleflight attendanthollywood signschoolteachermetal detectorchick flickvalentine's dayawkward situationsinglepolaroid cameramarital infidelitymotor scooterman wearing towelvolkswagen beetletv stationbroken engagementensemble filmtalent agenttrack and fieldflower shopbouquet of flowersfloristfear of commitmentdate in titlesouthern californiareference to muhammad alipinatastudent athleteairport securitygay athleteblonde stereotypepublicistvalentineteen lovevespaportmanteaugrade schoolreference to orson wellesreference to chersportscasterteacher crusharmy captaincardiologistfender benderwind up toyphone sex operatorcamera mangrandparent grandchild relationshipman wrapped in a towelchildhood crushromantic rejectioncaught nakedlow riderindian weddingindian restauranttraveling shotfootball starreference to lucille ballbest friends in lovesports reportertwo timingearly morningreference to frank zappaboyfriend girlfriend reconciliationcoming out of the closetgrammar schoolmultiple storylinessexy legsreference to jackie robinsonboston terrierdelivery vangroup singingtv news showflower deliveryromantic break uprunning track (See All) |
A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role...
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | christmasfriendshipmurderdeathsuicidekidnappingmoneydrinkingtorturedrunkennessfuneralfilmmakingincestrobberytheft …surveillancehomophobiachildhood (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolsatireneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolhospitalnew york citybarbeachswimming poolhotelairplanebusnightclubairportpolice carlakerooftop …motel (See All) |
| Characters: | policemanteenage girlmother daughter relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boyteacherdetectiveactorsister sister relationshipthief …actressnative americanlustemployer employee relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutsuicide by gunshotold frienddream girlairplane stewardesshomosexual kissgay detective (See All) |
| Period: | christmas party |
| Story: | auditiondreamfemale nuditybased on novelbloodviolencefemale frontal nudityflashbackdoggunkissfight …cigarette smokingpartyleg spreadingsurprise endingerectionpantiespistolvoice over narrationfondlingcell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentshot in the chesturinationblondeshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facewatching tvdrinkundressingfalling from heightshootingbooklierunningdead bodybathroomrobotrevolvermanhattan new york cityshot in the backswimmingcleavagegay slurambushvideo camerabridgefemale pubic hairfishnonlinear timelinechild abuseanti heroscantily clad femalecoffindrawingunderwater scenevantalking to the cameraattempted murderprologueelectrocutionreadingchristmas treebaseball batshot in the shoulderfemale removes her clothescheerleaderwitnessdirectorial debutshot in the armbearsleepingcross dressingtrustgirl in pantiesrunawayprivate detectivechainsawicetv newsdestinyno pantiesnipples visible through clothingbreaking and enteringwoundrepetition in titlecookelephantmagicianpatientstealingsanta clausspidercarnivalfatechokingmental institutionretirementburglarsevered fingerbuddyburglarykicked in the crotchmental hospitalnovelistframe upaccidental killingdeath of sisterfilm producercanered pantiesabusive fatherreckless drivingdead girlvideo surveillancemental patientface masknotebookrobberset uppedophiliacremationnovelpistol whipfemale removes her dressfilm crewchild molestationtv commercialyoung version of characterlawsuitcliniccredit cardbeach housecookiemissingswimming underwaterepiloguehearserussian roulettecluetimes square manhattan new york cityrainbowhiding under a bedchapter headingsbaltimore marylandborn again christianportdiceprivate eyecasketfinding a dead bodyfleeingindianaluggagepassing outfingerhigh school friendcricketsearch for fatherfoster careanimated opening creditsfalling asleepplastic bagbiological fatherrobbery gone awryreference to marlon brandogay straight relationsdenver coloradochristmas decorationmorse codeneonscreen testhotel desk clerkvenice beach californiadead body in a car trunkfalling off a balconyi.d.reference to imdbairplane ticketreference to kurt cobainderringerelectrical torturemagic actartificial respirationmethod actingelvis presley impersonatortheatre marqueetv announcerstage nameparking attendantdetective sergeantreference to gene kellybirth control pillgay straight alliancedoodlingsawed in half magic actwood pilebreaking someone's noselunch wagonprobabilitythe one that got awayaging parentdemerolreference to joe pesciwiping off fingerprintspie eating competitionreference to olivia newton johnpain pillreference to drew barrymoreslamming a door on someone's fingersthrowing a drink glassurinating on a dead body (See All) |
Kate (Brittany Snow) is the new girl in school. She catches John Tucker (Jesse Metcalfe) dating three different girls at once: Carrie - the smart girl, Heather - the cheerleader, and Beth - the activist slut; none of them are aware that they are not the only girl in John's heart. Kate, having been r …aised by a single mother, has seen the pain caused by playboys like John Tucker, and she won't stand idly by. Together with the three jilted ex-girlfriends, they hatch a plan to teach John a lesson. Things rarely go as planned, especially when Kate starts to think that she might be falling for John herself. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen movieteen comedy |
| Themes: | friendshiprevengevoyeurismguiltdatingbreak upcheating |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolhotelboatyachtbeach party |
| Characters: | single motherteenage girlmother daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipstudentwaitressex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipcheating on girlfriendnew student |
| Story: | bikinicharacter name in titlebare chested malephotographlesbian kisspantiestitle directed by femaleblondecomputercamerathongliebirthdayvoyeurcleavage …video camerabasketballscantily clad femalebirthday partyhotel roomlocker roommini skirtscene during end creditsmanipulationfemale removes her clothescheerleaderlaptoppremarital sexgirl in pantiesclaim in titlefalling down stairsathletewristwatchflatulencewomanizersexual humorred pantiesfemale directorfemale female kisswoman cryingfemale bondingfirst datefemale friendshipwebcamthong pantiesvolleyballelectric shockdruggedpopularityromantic rivalryinternet chatbasketball playerfood fightwoman wearing black lingeriehigh school frienddigital camerachemistrycupcakewomen kissinggeneration yplayerbasketball teamlawn sprinklerphilandererback stabbingbare midriffhiding in a carnew homekissing in publichigh school basketballman wearing a towelsprayed with waterwhite rosespelling beevideo conferencingpromiscuous motherwinkingchocolate cakesecret filmingwearing a wireshort circuitwoman wearing red lingeriegirl kissing girlbrownieteam captaintrick shotbeakersloopstreet hockeyestrogenexposed thong underwearhit with a ballmale wearing a thonggoodnight kissdingymale wearing thongcurtsyflower deliveryman wearing womans pantiesvisible thong strapsboys' locker roombumping headssexy mothertongue tied (See All) |
The teenager Lane Meyer has a crush on his girlfriend Beth Truss. When Beth dumps him to stay with the successful skier Roy Stalin, Lane is depressed and decides to commit suicide. However he gives up and tries to improve his skill of skier to ski the dangerous K12 slope to impress Beth. Meanwhile h …is neighbor Mrs. Smith receives the exchange French student Monique Junot and her fat son Ricky Smith considers Monique his girlfriend; however, Monique has an unrequited crush on Lane that does not note her. When Lane stumbles upon Monique in a high-school party, he befriends her. The upset Lane challenges Roy in a competition on the K12 slope but then he regrets. However Monique is a great mechanic and skier, and fix Lane's Camaro and teaches him how to ski the K12 slope. What will happen to Lane? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedyslapstickteen movieteen comedyclay animation |
| Themes: | christmassurrealismdepression |
| Mood: | high schoolspoofparody |
| Locations: | schoolsnow |
| Characters: | teenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteacher |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | teen angstbikinicatfalling from heightsuicide attemptautomobilemachismonerdwoman with glassespart animationblack humorgirl with glassesabsurd humorskiingduck …harassmentellipsis in titlecartoon on tvboy with glassessaxophonespace shuttlehamburgerrunning gagstation wagondrug humortongue in cheekfrisbeedental bracesgoofballexchange studentdrag racingdumped by girlfriendpaperboygag humordental headgearchevrolet camaronewspaper boyoffbeatgarage doorcat foodmotor car washsteel plate in headvoice impersonatorvoice sampling (See All) |
Seventh-grade is no fun. Especially for Dawn Weiner when everyone at school calls you 'Dog-Face' or 'Wiener-Dog.' Not to mention if your older brother is 'King of the Nerds' and your younger sister is a cutesy ballerina who gets you in trouble but is your parents' favorite. And that's just the begin …ning--her life seems to be falling apart when she faces rejection from the older guy in her brother's band that she has a crush on, her parents want to tear down her 'Special People's Club' clubhouse, and her sister is abducted.... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmcult filmblack comedydark comedyteen movie |
| Themes: | friendshipkidnappingdysfunctional familyhumiliationabusebullyingcruelty |
| Mood: | satiresocial satire |
| Locations: | schoolbussinging on bus |
| Characters: | parent child relationshipfemale protagonistfamily relationshipsbrother sister relationshipteenage boyteachergirlsister sister relationshipjewishlittle girlbullywriter directorjewish girl |
| Story: | teen angstsingingtelephone callwatching tvwritten by directorkissingpianoclassroomgay slurtoiletsuburbattempted rapespeechcheerleaderglasses …balletnerdclubcrushgirl with glasseschild's point of viewcynicismfirst kisssibling rivalrysexual harassmentlonerpublic humiliationphysical abuseirreverencesexual awakeningharassmentoutcastcafeterialockermental retardationboy with glassesprincipalballerinadown syndrometormentlunchjunior high schoolverbal abusemiddle schooldignitytauntingjewish familysocial outcastsibling relationshipfirst crushdeliberate crueltypsychological tormentlesbian slursardonicgarage bandschool assemblypariahnerdy girlsuspected lesbianfood trayseventh gradespitball (See All) |
In a world connected by YouTube, iTunes, and Facebook, Lola and her friends navigate the peer pressures of high school romance and friendship while dodging their sometimes overbearing and confused parents. When Lola's mom, Anne, "accidentally" reads her teenage daughter's racy journal, she realizes …just how wide their communication gap has grown. Through hilarious and heartfelt moments between mother and daughter, LOL is a fresh coming-of-age story for modern times. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age comedy |
| Themes: | friendshipdrugs |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolsinging in a carschool teacher |
| Characters: | single motherteenage girlmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officerbest friendex husband ex wife relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Story: | f ratedone word titlekisspantiesthonginternetsmokingproduct placementdiarybased on filmgirl in pantiesgroup of friendsnicknametext messagingpink panties …actress shares first name with characterjointinternet chatchatremake of french filmworking momhigh school romancechat up (See All) |
Unable to cope with reality and the difficulty that comes with it, 18 year old Susanna, is admitted to a mental institution in order to overcome her disorder. However, she has trouble understanding her disorder and therefore finds it difficult to tame, especially when she meets the suggestive and un …predictable Lisa. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agemelodramaautobiographicalbased on autobiographycoming of age film |
| Themes: | friendshipsuicideinfidelitydrugsadulteryescapeincestextramarital affairracisminsanityunfaithfulnesssexualitymental illnesswritingfather daughter incest …self harm (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | bathtubtaxiroad triptaxi driver |
| Characters: | female protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfrienddoctornursepsychiatristemployer employee relationshipself mutilationdoctor patient relationshipsuicide by hangingteacher student sex |
| Period: | 1960ssummer of love |
| Story: | teen angstbased on bookf ratedsexnuditymale nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingbased on true storyvoice over narrationcryingcatbook …birthdayguitartelevisionf wordsuicide attemptchild abuseracial slurscreamingfired from the jobhangingdiarychickenbirthday cakeshavingsociopathpatientguitaristhidingeccentricpsychologyvietnam warschizophreniamental institutionwatching televisionreverse footagehippiesexismmental hospitalpost traumatic stress disordersocial workerclassmatepromiscuityphysical abusepillfemale bondingadolescenceinsane asylumrazorlollipoprehabilitationrainingbourgeoisieeating disorderintimacymedical professionidentity crisisborderline personality disordermemoircamaraderiedouble standardreference to walt disneyauthorityrich snobpsychiatric wardfemale psychiatristaspirindeliberate crueltymilitary draftbarkingdangerous friendice cream parlorreading bookescape from mental institutionpsychiatric nursecat hissingreference to jan vermeerinstitutional life (See All) |
The outcast teenager Carrie White is bullied by her classmates at high school. Her mother, Margaret White, is a pious and paranoid woman that sees sin everywhere and the need of self-inflicting punishment. When Carrie has her first period, she does not understand what is happening to her and her cla …ssmates humiliate her in the changing room. The spiteful Chris Hargensen videotapes Carrie with her cell phone and posts it on the Internet. Their teacher Ms. Desjardin punishes the students, but when Chris challenges her, she is suspended and consequently is banned from the prom. Meanwhile, Carrie discovers that she has telekinesis and learns how to control her ability. Sue Snell, one of the girls that tormented Carrie, feels bad and asks her boyfriend Tommy Ross to invite Carrie to go with him to the prom to make up for what she did to Carrie. But Chris and her boyfriend Billy Nolan plot an evil prank with her friends to seek vengeance for Carrie. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agesuspenseteen movieteen horror |
| Themes: | friendshipmurderdeathrevengesurrealismsuiciderapereligionpregnancyfeardanceangersupernatural powerdeath of motherdepression …redemptionguilthumiliationpoetrybullyingcrueltypanicvengeanceself sacrificenear death experienceregretpsychological trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolgorerainnightmarenighthorror movie remake |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalswimming poolcarcemeterysmall townbathtubbicyclewaterpolice cargas stationschool bussex in a carfire truckschool dance …school fire (See All) |
| Characters: | single motherfemale protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorteachernursestudentbullyteacher student relationshipbibleterrorself mutilation …religious fanaticpregnant teenagerreligious zealotself injurymother versus daughterreligious mothervomiting girl (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | teen angstf ratedcharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malesex scenekissdancingtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifesurprise ending …showerfirecell phoneblood splattercar accidentface slapremakeslow motion scenesex in bedvomitingclassroomprayerf wordbedroomflashlightstrangulationmassacreambulancestabbingmontageimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestchild abuseexploding cargraveyardlatex glovesattempted murderlimousinegravelibrarystabbed in the backprologuescreamingsuburblocker roomperson on fireelectrocutionlightninggymamerican flagtragic eventhigh school studentcrosschildbirththreatpigsadnessschoolgirlstagecharacter says i love youthreatened with a knifeclassteenage sexsingle parentpoemnerdfalling down stairssabotagedestructionburned alivekilling an animallooking at oneself in a mirrorscene during opening creditslifting someone into the aircrucifixyoutubecovered in bloodfemale killercrushed to deathhomicideearthquakereverse footagepower outagescissorsstabbed in the leglaughterroseaccidental killinglonerclassmatebody countpublic humiliationjuvenile delinquentalienationcharacters killed one by onesurgeonsports cartelekinesistext messaginginterrupted sexteenage pregnancyshynesslevitationstabbed in the handclosetmenstruationoutcastmedical masksurgical maskhigh school teachercafeterialong hairabuse of powerfemale teacherfireballbully comeuppancefemale psychopath17 year oldwhistlecrownstabbed in the armcameramandental maskbroken mirrordomineering motherknocked unconsciousteasingteenage daughterteenage sexualitylocked doorpromnewborn babydeath of boyfriendsewing machinepsychic powerfrightmatricidedeath of title charactercamera phonepool of blooddetentionsledgehammerdisturbed individualwoman wearing black lingerietauntingdeeply disturbed personbucketdutch angletamponstabbed multiple timeswashingfemale in a showerfemale studentcliquemissionary positionsurgical gownhostilityburning houselord's prayerperiodhigh school dancehigh school principalseamstresstwin sistersdead teenagergym classgym teachervillainess played by lead actressthrown through a windshieldcuttingwoman in a bathtubbloody handteenage romancewoman in a towelmenstrual bloodpsionic powerhigh school promlacrosseteen lovefemale bullylesbian slurstretch limousineexploding gasoline stationrepeated scene from a different perspectiveparty dressmultiple stabbingoverprotective parentalternate endingbanging head against wallparanormal phenomenonwhite rosefalling off a bicycleshy girlcruel jokecyberbullyinginferiority complexprom nightteen sexwoman murders a womanprom queenfirst menstruationprom dresscracked mirrorhome birthtroubled teenage girldaughter murders motherhit by a falling objectimax versionstabbing a womanwoman on fireteenage prankstertrampledwomen wearing a one piece swimsuitcollapsing housedeath by falling objectprom kingreference to samsonwomen's locker roommother murders daughtersanitary napkinpig bloodteen pregnancybucket of bloodtragic villainessclothes shoppiggeryreference to tim tebow (See All) |
Mia Thermopolis is the average teenager - sweet, a little geeky and pretty much invisible to everyone with the exception of her mother, best friend Lilly and Lilly's older brother Michael. Making it through high school without throwing up is a challenge in itself for Mia, so it doesn't come as welco …me news when her estranged grandmother shows up out of the blue and calmly informs her that she is in fact the heir to the throne of a European country called Genovia. Suddenly Mia's life is thrown into complete overload. She's being taught about scarves, waves and pears in order to become a perfect princess, she gets a makeover and a tough looking yet sweet bodyguard/limo driver called Joe. Things get out of hand when the media gets a hold of the story and suddenly Mia is thrust into the spotlight in both the newspapers and in school. On top of all that Mia has a choice to make. She must decide by Genovia's Independence Day Ball whether she longs to relinquish her claim on the throne or to become the princess and heir to the throne her father and grandmother want her to be. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | fish out of waterteen movieteen romance |
| Themes: | friendshipdrunkennessdancedeath of fatherdatingunrequited lovefirst love |
| Mood: | high schoolrain |
| Locations: | schoolbeachhelicopterpolice carsan francisco californiaschool teachercable carbeach party |
| Characters: | single motherfemale protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipteenagersingerteenage boyteacherpolice officermusicianwriterbest friendbullymayorgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Story: | teen angstbased on novelflashbackvoice over narrationcell phonecar accidentcatcameraletterpaintingsunglassesrock musicclassroomguitaralcohol …reportersoccerjournalistbasketballwomanrock bandnunpainterpantyhoseprincesscoffeelimousinemicrophonelocker roomfantasy sequenceumbrelladiarygymspeechbodyguardcheerleaderdateloss of fatherclassreference to william shakespearequeenpizzateaballoonhatroyaltysecurity cameramediacrushtv showdebategirl with glassescamera shot of feetyogacameosculpturebutlerfirst kissschool uniformchoirschoolgirl uniformsailortuxedogeekviolinistchauffeurhairdressercandydinner partyhigh school teacherfountainteenage lovefemale teacherlockermakeoversailboatarcadewhistlesailingscooterharmonicaschool principalprincipalfriendship between girlsgreenhousekiss on the lipsgiving a toastpopularitypaparazzipressawkwardnesschewing gumauto mechanicford mustangprivate schoolscarfpizza deliveryteenage crushbechdel test passedpuerto ricanarm wrestlingrock musiciangolden gate bridgeconductorrock climbinglocketkeyboardpacific oceandance lessonballroom dancingtennis courtenvelopefictional countryice cream conetrolleycar mechanicturbanbrandymarionettepreparatory schoolclassic carphoto boothgym teacherfictional talk showtalking to an animalsoftballlimousine driverpublic speakingdartsbeauticiancinderella storyauto repairetiquettegarage bandpopular girlprincipal's officemannerspole the structurebehavior modificationconsulatepearugly ducklingkiss on cheekdancing lessontelevision writerchoir practiceodd neighborrose gardenpearl earringtransamerica pyramidcorndogfirehousecharm braceleteyebrowssashschool choirfoot popping kissawkward girlneedlepointroyal ballpublic access televisionbook bagwalking with a book on one's head (See All) |
Brandy Klark ('Aubrey Plaza (I)' (qv)) has just graduated from high school where she excelled in every subject, except real-life sexual education. When her older sister tells her how important it is to be experienced, Brandy writes out a sex to do list for herself for the summer. Her friend Cameron …might be the perfect guinea pig while she sets her sights on the popular and sexy Rusty Waters as the ultimate end goal. But once feelings get in the way, it becomes much harder for Brandy to check off the remaining items on her sex to do list. (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipdrinkingsexuality |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolswimming poolsex in a van |
| Characters: | female protagonistteenage girlfather daughter relationshipfriendboyteenage boygirlsister sister relationshipbest friendbest friends |
| Period: | 1990syear 1993 |
| Story: | bikinif ratedsexmasturbationbare chested malekisspartypantiesdrinkbeerbedcleavage …bedroomfour word titlewhite pantiesscantily clad femalepublic nudityargumentmini skirtprankhigh school studentgirl in pantiesdesiredressswimsuitblack humorvirginityembarrassmentgirl with glassesironysexual humorlaughingcrowdjoypractical jokemale objectificationshortsblue pantiessarcasmthong pantiesnaivetyhanging upside downmegaphoneimmaturityawkwardnesswoman in a bikinilifeguardclumsinesswoman wearing black lingeriehigh school seniorfemale vomitingfemale sexualityplaying acoustic guitarbullhornlistsexual experimentationupside downhandwritingto do listgraduation ceremonyboise idahowomen wearing a one piece swimsuitgraduation speechfeces in a swimming pool (See All) |
Based on the true story of Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker, two close friends who share a love of fantasy and literature, who conspire to kill Pauline's mother when she tries to end the girls' intense and obsessive relationship.
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmgay interestcult filmmelodramastop motion animationteen moviedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | hollywoodchristmasfriendshipmurderdeathlovesurrealismmarriageinfidelityreligionadulterylesbianismextramarital affairdivorcetheft …obsessionredemptioninsanityunfaithfulnessillnesswealthwritingmadness (See All) |
| Mood: | goremoving |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachbathtubwoodsbicycle accidentfire escape |
| Characters: | female protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother sister relationshipteacherstudentdancerphotographerwriter …priestthieflove trianglehomosexualitybibleprofessoraunt niece relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | teen angstdreambloodflashbacktwo word titlekissdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingpartylesbian kisspantiesbased on true story …telephone callvoice over narrationcryingsongblood splatterface slapswordarrestsecretletterhallucinationreference to jesus christclassroomorgysubjective camerabraambulancestabbingmontagenonlinear timelineapologydrawinggarter beltritualvirginbeaten to deathscreamingfired from the jobfantasy sequencepassionchristmas treediaryfilm within a filmchildbirthcinemaclasstherapyrecord playerwhat happened to epilogueloss of virginityslow motionrecordingstealingmovie startherapistpsychologypsychologisttennisvirginitypassportrole playingrampageunderage drinkingnewsreel footagetheatre audienceheavenhit on the headschool uniformchoirkingdompuppywishnew zealandpost world war twobisexualitysexual awakeninghysteriaapparitionhead woundschemetrue crimefriendship between girlsfantasy worldcollege professorcathedraleating disorderparoleteenage crushopposites attractbus ridematricidesick childsex with a minorshrinelesbian subtexthymnteenage girl in underwearcoughing bloodshared bathtuberculosisaltarbludgeoningunicornstory tellingbrickboarding housegirls' schoolchristmas gifttrolleyphonograph recordpretending to be deadart classcounselorgym classheadmistresscorrespondencenylonstenoralternate worldpretendingbludgeoned to deathradio programrecord albummarriage counselorfantasy lifebikingprivilegeyear 1954reference to orson wellesyear 1953reference to doris daymimingvoice over writingcourt jestersurrogate daughternew year's resolutionplaying dress upfoster daughtersecludedsuspected lesbianchild psychologyspoiledreference to james masoncontemplating deathmovie magazineclay modelshared hallucinationmodeling clayplasticenethrowing a stone into water (See All) |
A new girl moves to a new city with her family to start a new life. She meets up with the girls who are very interested in the occult and together, the four of them have a seemingly unstopable power. They can do anything, from getting thier dream guys to like them to... the possibilities are limitle …ss. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agecult filmblack comedyteen movie |
| Themes: | friendshipmurderrevengesurrealismsuicidedeceptionmagicracismsupernatural powerinsanitybook of magic |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | los angeles californiabeachchurchswimming poolairplanebustaxiairportwoodslaboratory |
| Characters: | female protagonistteenagerfather daughter relationshiplawyerbest friendbullywitchself mutilationsingle fatherhomeless manstepmother stepdaughter relationshipevil witch |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | teen angstdreamflashbackphotographexplosionpartyknifeshowerfiremirrorhallucinationcandlemansionsnake …hit by a carnews reportracial slurspiritualitylightningattempted rapehigh school studentdeath of husbandheart attackoccultfemale stockinged legsheavy rainoverallswitchcraftmental institutionvisionfemale leadbutterflyblack magictelekinesisfemale stockinged feetspellgothlevitationoutcastfemale bondingjukeboxbully comeuppancesatanismwrist slittingcrashing through a windowjockkarmamaggotgoth girlpower strugglewish fulfillmentcliquesockscovenlife insurancehair lossslandervirtualitymirror does not reflect realityreference to pubic hairteenage witchhereditary gift of witchcraftfrench languageprep schoolmirror as portalwhite socksdriven madluxury apartmentlove spellfemale feet in socksinjection in buttwhite magic (See All) |
In a dreary Florida beach resort village, luscious-limbed lifeguard Raymond is the main attraction for girls. Teenager buddies Claire and Hailey became experts on him by observation, but never dared actually approach him, and after this closing summer season will be separated as one's parents move t …o Australia. Then they find a storm washed up in a pool a sassy mermaid, who promises them a wish if they help her prove to Neptune love exists, and Raymond is the only creature resembling a love-god. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | fish out of water |
| Themes: | friendshiplovejealousyhumiliationcouragefear of water |
| Mood: | moving |
| Locations: | beachswimming poolsmall townbathtubbicycleaustraliaoceanstormbicycle accident |
| Characters: | single motherfemale protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerbest friendmermaid |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | teen angstbikinif ratedcharacter name in titlebased on novelbare chested malekissdancingpartytitle directed by femalerescuetearsswimmingorphanfish …news reportnecklaceargumentdatesuspicionunderwaterfireworksgrandmotherstrong female characterflirtingmagazinefloridacrushladderstrong female leadfestivalcamera shot of feetdivingarranged marriagegrandfathershoppingmiraclethunderstormrivalfallspyinginsultpierwishsunsetfemale bondingadolescencetelevision newsadvicelegstomboydolphinfriendship between girlsbubble bathgirl powerdisappointmentpool partybmwlifeguardhandymansaltkiss on the cheekbased on children's bookloss of parentspackingmiddle schoolswimwearimplied nuditymedallionpower failureblue hairwater towermother daughter conflictthree friendssparklerindividualitycinderella storyblonde stereotypefemale bare feetseashellcotton candyfather daughter conflictsummer jobrebelliousnessstarfishtampa floridapushed into watersearch for lovetrying on clothespaddle boatfalling into a poolgrandparent grandchild relationshippretty boyswimming trunksteardrophair covering breastsocean currentthrown into a poolfear of drowninggummi wormbreasts covered by hair (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | friendshipmurderdeathdrugsreligionmoneyprisondrinkingdrunkennessmemoryrobberyangercorruptiontheftbrutality …drug usehumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolrainnightmarenight |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalnew york cityrestaurantchurchhotelsnowbathtubbuskitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice carcity …rooftopcatholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | policemanteenage girlteenagerpolicemother son relationshipafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipprostituteteenage boyteacherstudentwriterpriest …thiefbest friendbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | ice creamteen angstdreambased on booksexfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditygunkiss …fightcigarette smokingphotographknifechaseerectionbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodshot in the chesturinationface slapshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkcondomarrestundressingfalling from heightshootingvomitingrifletearsrunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailhallucinationclassroomprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealereatingcocainedinertoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomprologuekeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledruggroup of friendsloss of friendcrucifixstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with all the right moves, is obsessed with the Corny Collins Show. Every day after school, she and her best friend Penny run home to watch the show and drool over the hot Link Larkin, much to Tracy's mother Edna's dismay. After one of the stars of the show leaves, Corny Co …llins holds auditions to see who will be the next person on the Corny Collins show. With all of the help of her friend Seaweed, Tracy makes it on the show, angering the evil dance queen Amber Von Tussle and her mother Velma. Tracy then decides that it's not fair that the black kids can only dance on the Corny Collins Show once a month, and with the help of Seaweed, Link, Penny, Motormouth Maybelle, her father and Edna, she's going to integrate the show.....without denting her 'do! (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipdrinkingdanceracismdysfunctional familycheating |
| Mood: | high schoolbehind the scenes |
| Locations: | schoolbarbuspolice carschool bus |
| Characters: | policemanfemale protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipteenagerhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage boyteacher …police officernursestudentdancerbest friendreligious fundamentalist (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1962 |
| Story: | auditionf ratedone word titlekisscigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingpartytelephone callcryingsongfoodremake …watching tvdrinktearsrunningclassroomtelevisionnewspaperflashlighteatingfalse accusationno opening creditsnews reportmicrophoneprotestscene during end creditsrattied upclassfireworksnewspaper headlineblack americanrecord playerapplauseropetv newsrace relationsfaintingdemonstrationcommunistagentflatulencetv showfemale tied upgas maskcivil rightsinterracial romanceswitchbladenostalgiaobesitybackstagelove at first sightdressing roomalarm clockmusic bandunderdoghaircrownbeauty pageantbillboardblackboardteenage daughtertv studiobeauty salonteenage crushgarbage truckracial tensionironingbaltimore marylanddetentionmarchfat womanrecord storeprotestortitle appears in songmusic storedance contestphonograph recordracial segregationtv cameraclothes linefat suitsocial changemarchingtiarabomb shelterbased on stage musicaldoughnutfat girlinstructorpageanttheatrical agentcandy barprotest signwashing clothesblonde stereotypeflasherreference to j. edgar hooverboys' bathroommemorabiliaoverprotective parentwoman played by mandress shopreference to doris dayhiding in a car trunkplacardtv show hostgirls' bathroomhair sprayshoeshinenewspaper boyironing boardtv cameramancivil rights eratony award sourcechemistry classracial integrationreference to jackie kennedyfitting roomturkey bastergirl tied upfadlaundressblack white friendshipgorilla maskreference to gina lollobrigidawhoopee cushionphysical education classnovelty shopp.e. classshoeshine man (See All) |
Astrid Magnussen is a 15 year old girl, living in California. Her mother, Ingrid, is a beautiful, free-spirited poet. Their life, though unusual, is satisfying until one day, a man named Barry Kolker (that her mother refers to at first as "The goat man") comes into their lives, and Ingrid falls madl …y in love with him, only to have her heart broken, and her life ruined. For revenge, Ingrid murders Barry with the deadly poison of her favourite flower: The White Oleander. She is sent to prison for life, and Astrid has to go through foster home after foster home. Throughout nearly a decade she experiences forbidden love, religion, near-death experiences, drugs, starvation, and how it feels to be loved. But throughout these years, she keeps in touch with her mother via letters to prison. And while Ingrid's gift is to give Astrid the power to survive, Astrid's gift is to teach her Mother about love. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agemelodramapunk |
| Themes: | christmasfriendshipmurderlovesuicideinfidelitymoneyjealousyadulteryprisonpregnancydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairanger …divorcelonelinessdeath of motherparanoiadysfunctional familyredemptionunfaithfulnessgamblingevilcrueltywealthfirst love (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolbeachrestaurantswimming poolbuscourtroomrooftopmexicoschool busforest fire |
| Characters: | single motherteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerboybrother sister relationship …prostituteteenage boyteacherpolice officerphotographerlawyerartistchristianactressreference to godbibleolder man younger woman relationshiprussianreligious fanatic (See All) |
| Story: | teen angstdreamsexbased on novelbloodviolenceinterviewflashbacktwo word titlegunkissfightcigarette smokingphotograph …partypantiesfirevoice over narrationcryingunderwearwatching tvcomputerdrinkarrestthongsecretlettershootingpaintingbeertearscafejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christclassroomcolor in titlerevolvershot in the backswimmingbrawinecaliforniaambulancecocainenonlinear timelinechild abusejudgetrialpainterdrawinggunshotflash forwardpoisonrabbitcourtmanipulationcrosspremarital sexreunionflowerclassheroinchessrunawaycomic bookjoggingvideotapecompassiontowelmilkdrug overdosehaircutprison guardwindbraveryconstruction sitehypocrisyministerhatredjunkiebible quoteamusement parkwomen's prisonabsent fatherbarbecuejuvenile delinquenthysteriajewelrycartoon on tvtestimonyconstruction workerbaptismmakeoverroller coasterpolaroiddomineering motherparamedic15 year oldadult actress playing teenage girlreverendpalm treebullet woundprison visithonestycarpentersex with a minorsalvationaccusationastrologycheckcollageeggsjail breakborderline personality disorderrearview mirrorfoster childsnowglobefoster homeart classnova scotiatrailer trashdrug rehabilitationfoster familybad motherjuvenile detentionfoster parentwashing handsinnocence lostjuicetopless dancingbible studyflea marketwatercolorpepsi colameteor showercomic book artcomic book shoppoker the card gameart showsocial servicesgarbage collectorpoor white trashchild carefeng shuigreyhound busfdawomen's studiesbarrenesschristmas pageantnarcissistic personality disordersound of sexborn againfoster parentingfalling starmurder of loverjuvenile hallhanging mobilegirls' dormitoryjesus freaksanta monica pierflip flops the shoesairbrushdeath by drug overdose (See All) |
Seventeen-year-old Greg has managed to become part of every social group at his Pittsburgh high school without having any friends, but his life changes when his mother forces him to befriend Rachel, a girl he once knew in Hebrew school who has leukemia.
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmblack comedyteen moviefilm parody |
| Themes: | friendshipdeathsurrealismdrinkingtorturememoryangerdeath of fatherdrug usecancergriefdatinghumiliationillnessdying …regret (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalbuselevatorschool bus |
| Characters: | single motherteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboyteenage boyjewish …reference to godself referentialself hatetheatre student (See All) |
| Story: | ice creambased on novelinterviewflashbackmasturbationdogfightphotographsingingtelephone callvoice over narrationcryingsongfoodmirror …slow motion scenewatching tvcomputercatdrinkbare buttsecretlettervomitingliemarijuanacollegehallucinationreference to jesus christclassroomprayertelephonesurvivalbedroomambulancedrug dealermontageeatingapologytalking to the cameraflash forwardlimousineprologuestorytellingflowerswighigh school studentclasstrustblack americanterminal illnessnerdpot smokinglooking at oneself in a mirrorcomamousetoyspiderclassical musicinterracial friendshippromisenicknamerap musicanimated sequenceheadphonesdespairco workerscissorssurprisee mailhologramcellphonetuxedogeeknarrated by charactercremationcafeteriastairwaysarcasmname callinglooking out a window17 year oldpopcornstonerclimbing through a windowsquirrelhearing voices15 year oldstonedunhappinesscookiesoupleukemiatestepilogueawkwardnessreference to googlehonestywakepillowpolar bearhoodiekiss on the cheekreference to richard nixonhip hop musicgogglespittsburgh pennsylvaniapanic attackhebrewoverhead shotchemotherapydoombaldnessbirthmarkhigh school seniortarantulathreat to killapple computerpretending to be deaddoorbellkindergartenharpjoke tellinglooking in a windowreference to gandhirappinglimousine driverpenis slurinner titlespityreference to andy warholgerman accentfilm fanchased by a dogschool expulsionunreliable narratorhistory teacherboys' bathroomhit in the stomachteenage drinkingreference to orson wellesstocking caphumilityschool cafeteriaaspiring filmmakertulipgroup hugreference to salvador dalicollege applicationfist bumpmotherly lovereference to francois truffautreference to akira kurosawatattoo on neckhigh school cliquecrawling on the floorreference to texashornetreference to indiareference to luis bunuelsociology professorcorsagecrying teenage girlreference to lebron jamesreference to wolverinebreasts slurcrying teenage boycuttlefishget well cardpig costumereference to julian assangereference to klaus kinskicartoon chipmunkpassive resistancereference to cat stevenscremated ashesreference to princeton universityreference to werner herzogwalking down the middle of a streetdestroying a bookreference to afghanistanreference to hugh jackmansenior prom (See All) |
Hollywood actor Johnny Marco, nested in his luxury hotel of choice, is a stimulated man. Drinking, parties and women keep a creeping boredom under wraps in between jobs. He is the occasional father of a bright girl, Cleo, who may be spoiled but doesn't act it. When Cleo's mother drops her off and le …aves town, Johnny brings her along for the ride, but can he fit an 11-year-old girl into his privileged lifestyle? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | lonelinessdrug usesexuality |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaswimming poolhotelhelicoptertaxiawards showroad tripitaly |
| Characters: | parent child relationshipteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipactorbest friend |
| Story: | ice creamf ratedsexfemale nuditynuditymale nudityone word titlefemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingpartypantiescrying …cell phonetitle directed by femalemaskswimmingcookingcaliforniamassageactor shares first name with characterhairy chestunderwaterlas vegas nevadaballetcasinoeuropesingle parentfamehollywood californiamovie starpress conferencecrying manphoto shootabsent fatherice skatinghot tubred pantiescasual sexsports cartrippromiscuitysunbathingmale in showerplaying cardsman cryingboredomtween girlflight attendantplaying a video gameman in swimsuitguitar playeracoustic guitaropen endedtv interviewferraricar racingpole dancerspaghettipole dancingmilan italynintendo wiiaward ceremonyestranged fatherman wearing towelheterosexualitybubble gumfigure skatingroom serviceluxury hotelpublicistarm castman in towelemotional breakdowncrapsformer lovercountry roadmassage therapistdriving carplaying ping pongspecial effect makeupeurocopter as355 twin squirrelcraps gamerock music scoreanonymous text messagechateau marmont hotel hollywood californiafloating on a raftliving in hotel (See All) |
Mitsuha is the daughter of the mayor of a small mountain town. She's a straightforward high school girl who lives with her sister and her grandmother and has no qualms about letting it be known that she's uninterested in Shinto rituals or helping her father's electoral campaign. Instead she dreams o …f leaving the boring town and trying her luck in Tokyo. Taki is a high school boy in Tokyo who works part-time in an Italian restaurant and aspires to become an architect or an artist. Every night he has a strange dream where he becomes...a high school girl in a small mountain town. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | supernatural |
| Themes: | friendshipdeathlovejealousymemorytraveldeath of mothertime travelhopefalling in loveafterlife |
| Mood: | high schoolanime |
| Locations: | schoolrestauranttrainlaketrain stationtwo on a bicycle |
| Characters: | female protagonistfamily relationshipsteenagerfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboygirlsister sister relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipbest friendscrying girl |
| Story: | dreaminterviewdogcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionsurprise endingpantiespunctuation in titlecryingcell phonerunninglibraryhotel room …mini skirtrace against timelooking at oneself in a mirrordesperationtimeteddy bearcrushteenage protagonistfestivalfull moonremote controltokyo japanconvenience storeevacuationplot twistschool uniformfriendship between boysschoolgirl uniformwishholding handsjean shortsbreak inlocal blockbustersuit and tietelevision newsbus stopjapanese schoolgirlbikeshort skirtkimonomale protagonistnatural disasterstar crossed loversteenage crushtextingparallel universevending machinebow tiecometbody swapestranged fathersmartphonejapanese high school girlbig citytraffic lightminiskirtitalian restaurantjob offerlong distance relationshipshort hairtrain crashadaptation directed by original authorsibling relationshipwind chimelucid dreamjapanese flagpart time job9 11ribbonerased memoryknee socksyounger sisterrice fieldsailor uniformsakecherry blossomumbilical cordpublic address systemswitching bodiesabandoned schoolgirl wearing a miniskirtsliding doornightfalljob huntingolder sisterphoto exhibitagendabarefoot girlfoot bridgeshintobreaking newsflower in hairwalking with a caneliving with grandmothertokyo towercarrying a womanhair bandvisible breathco worker co worker relationshipman's best friendshrine maidenthigh high sockscorner storedirty dishesfalling off a bedforgetting someone's namepencil erasersleeping girltouching one's breastsawakened by a childforgetting namelegs crossedrunning upstairs (See All) |
Men, Women and Children follows the story of a group of high school teenagers and their parents as they attempt to navigate the many ways the internet has changed their relationships, their communication, their self-image, and their love lives. The film attempts to stare down social issues such as v …ideo game culture, anorexia, infidelity, fame hunting, and the proliferation of illicit material on the internet. As each character and each relationship is tested, we are shown the variety of roads people choose - some tragic, some hopeful - as it becomes clear that no one is immune to this enormous social change that has come through our phones, our tablets, and our computers. (Read More)
| Themes: | depressionsexualityaffair |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolhospital |
| Characters: | teenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boy |
| Story: | teen angstbloodviolencemasturbationsex scenefightcell phoneface slapcomputersuicide attemptinternetrebellionvirginitysocial commentarybloody nose …ensemble castsocial mediabully comeuppancedomineering motherfacebookaspiring actressinternet chatanorexiavideo gameplaying against typerunning away from hometext on screenoverprotective parenttablet computerwindow smashing (See All) |
A take on the classic tale 'The Boy Who Cried Wolf', this is the story of a 14-year-old boy named Jason Shephard who lies for the fun of it. He loses an important story assignment entitled 'Big Fat Liar' in movie producer Marty Wolf's limo, which Wolf then turns into a film. When Jason sees a movie …preview of his story, he and his best friend Kaylee go to Los Angeles to make Wolf confess to using his story, to clear his name, and to get him out of having to attend summer school. The teen liar then has to match wits with Wolf, who also turns out to be a big liar. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsslapstick comedy |
| Themes: | hollywoodrevengefilmmakingredemptiontheatrewriting |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolswimming poolhelicopterdesertbicycleofficerooftopmonster trucksummer school |
| Characters: | policemanteenage girlteenagerfather son relationshippolicefriendbrother sister relationshipteacherpolice officerstudentactoractresssecurity guardteacher student relationshipmaid …secretarygrandmother granddaughter relationship (See All) |
| Story: | teen angsttitle spoken by characterpartytelephone callfirecell phonemirrorblondefalling from heightsunglassestelevisiontelephonereporterswimmingcalifornia …video camerabrunettebirdbirthday partycigar smokinglimousinepilotbusinessmanclownliardollprankconvertiblepresidentlaptopchickenactingwarehousehollywood californiamovie theaterimpersonationpooljumping from heightskateboardguardveteranbackpackmisunderstandingmovie setfilm setfilm producertourmeetingtripfilm industrypractical jokenews reporterstudiostuffed animalstaircasesuitsecurityhot dogstunthollywood signmovie studiopalm treeessaymichiganold westhonestydesktormentstuntmanscriptvietnam war veteranplagiarismhelicopter pilotred carpethigh school friendbluepremieredeadlinefilm premierelimousine driverbusiness dealrip offbullhornstuntworkdefenestrationsound stageprank telephone callbusiness suitdisbelieving adultpropappointmentblue skinvetproducingpalm pilotterm paperexposedwaste basketboy who cried wolf (See All) |
Disheartened attorney Mike Flaherty (Giamatti), who moonlights as a high school wrestling coach, stumbles across a star athlete through some questionable business dealings while trying to support his family. Just as it looks like he will get a double payday, the boy's mother shows up fresh from reha …b and flat broke, threatening to derail everything. (Read More)
| Themes: | wrestling |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolwoodscourtroom |
| Characters: | single motherteenagerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshiptattooteenage boygirllawyersecretarygrandfather grandson relationshiptattoo on back |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | teen angstmale rear nuditytwo word titlecigarette smokingface slapwritten by directorf wordambulancejudgedrug addictsuburbgymcontestbasementhate …coachrepetition in titlescene during opening creditsjoggingtournamentattorneynew jerseygrandfatherfather figureblack eyejuvenile delinquentwrestlerdementiamoney problemstelling someone to shut uphangoverfemale lawyer16 year oldbare chested boynursing homeembezzlementbus ridefamily manfamily homedoublecrossabsent motherpanic attackblond boywrestling matchalliterative titlefemale judgepracticecaught in a lieanxiety attacklawyer client relationshipcroquetteenage runawayteen smokingreference to darth vaderhigh school sportsreference to eminembleach blonddisqualificationclogged toiletold age homecourt rulinglegal guardianathletic competitionbargainhigh school wrestlingreference to jon bon joviblack female judgecoach athlete relationshipwrestling teamwrestling coachcourt appointed lawyer (See All) |
The sisters come back to Deloris's show to get her back as Sister Mary Clarence to teach music to a group of students in their parochial school which is doomed for closure. One of the girls, who is the most talented of the bunch, is forbidden to sing by her mother, although the choir has made it to …the state championship. A group of stereotypical incompetent monks tries to stop them. (Read More)
| Themes: | hollywoodreligionpoverty |
| Mood: | high schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | schoolchurchsan francisco californiaschool buscatholic school |
| Characters: | female protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipteenagerafrican americansingerteenage boypriestteacher student relationship |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | number in titlesequelsingingdigit in titlelettersecond partnumbered sequelpianoclassroomwomancolon in titlenunscene during end creditsprankstage …class differencessingle parentapplauseeavesdroppingrapfemale singermonkambitionseven word titlerejectionthrown through a windowghettochoirgrowing uptrophyunderdoghairdresserteachingfemale teachertelling someone to shut upconventhugurban decaymisfitteenage daughterreading a booksausagemusic teacherfinancial crisismother superiornumber 2 in titlegentrificationreference to oprah winfreybouquet of flowersmother daughter conflictteenage angstrappingsinging conteststanding ovationlounge singerold people's homenun's habitfund raisinglistening to music on headphonesmother daughter hugbaseball cap worn backwardssinging competitionreference to las vegas nevadateen bedroombouquet of rosesmusic classreference to diana rosschoir practiceduologypewcontest winnerstrict motherfemale female hugnote read aloudunruly childrenschool choirswivel chairsinging nunsony walkmandancing nundisobeyfingernails on chalkboardcharitable donationreference to sally fieldchoir rehearsalproud motherproud parentreference to chaka khanstrict parent (See All) |
Precocious Oliver struggles with being popular in school but when a dark-haired beauty takes interest in him, he's determined to become the best boyfriend in the world. Meanwhile, his parents' already rocky relationship is threatened when his mother's ex-boyfriend moves in next door. Oliver makes so …me unorthodox plans to ensure that his parents stay together and that Jordana still likes him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movieteen comedydeadpan comedy |
| Themes: | christmasfriendshipinfidelityadulterybullying |
| Locations: | schoolbeachtrain |
| Characters: | teenage girlfamily relationshipsteenagerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boydance teacher |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | teen angstone word titlekissneighborbedroomfireworkscheating wifeloss of virginityvirginityfirst kissschool uniformyoung loveclassmateriding a bicycletaking a photograph …film projectorteasing15 year oldquarrelwalesawkward situationsuper 8polaroid cameragreat britainloveless marriagesuper 8mmsnoopingchristmas dinnerintrovertwelshanti depressantoverprotective motherpolaroid photographpyromaniacspying on someoneunexpected kissworried motherawkward kiss (See All) |
Sutter Keely lives in the now. It's a good place for him. A high school senior, charming and self-possessed, he's the life of the party, loves his job at a men's clothing store, and has no plans for the future. A budding alcoholic, he's never far from his supersized, whiskey-fortified thirst-master …cup. But after being dumped by his girlfriend, Sutter gets drunk and wakes up on a lawn with Aimee Finecky hovering over him. She's different: the "nice girl" who reads science fiction and doesn't have a boyfriend. While Aimee has dreams of a future, Sutter lives in the impressive delusion of a spectacular now, yet somehow, they're drawn together. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagemoneyjealousydrinkingdrunkennessdancememorydivorcedeath of fatherdatingbreak upalcoholismfalling in lovesuicide of father |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalbarswimming poolbaseballbus driverwater gun |
| Characters: | single motherteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boyteacherdancer …best friendreference to godteacher student relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship (See All) |
| Story: | sexfemale nuditybased on novelflashbackbare chested malekisscigarette smokingdancingpartyshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonecar accident …slow motion scenecomputerdrinksecretliebeertearssunglassesreference to jesus christclassroomalcoholtelephonef wordbramontageapologyhit by a carbartenderflash forwardprologuefired from the jobstorytellingreadingwaterfallclasssleepingtrustteenage sexblack americanpickup truckhuggingloss of virginitycomic bookhappinesscheating husbandcrying manpromisewhiskeyunderage drinkingbackpackconvenience storefirst kissabsent fatherpridebookstorephiladelphia pennsylvaniareckless drivingwoman in underweartext messaginghandshakeloss of jobdead fatherjukeboxhangover17 year oldflask18 year oldknocking on a doorwoman in bra and pantiesunhappinessgiving a toastpromsecond chancecollege campusbouncerfather son reunionwhite brabeggingmiserystudyinghomeworkhigh school graduationtelephone numberpassing outhigh school seniorstore clerkgeneration ykiss on the foreheadfootball fieldporchabandoned by fatherdumped by girlfriendhigh school prompart time jobpain killeri.d.big sisterfirst sexreference to nasateenage drinkingjumping into a swimming poolbreakfast cerealgeometryschool cafeteriayellow dresstutoringbaseball pitcherarm in a slingcollege applicationreference to californiareference to texasfear of failuredrinking on the jobhip flaskmen's clothing storedelivering newspaperreference to mexicoprom datewaiting for someonerefusing a handshakedrunken drivinglooking into a window (See All) |
Teenager Hubert haughtily regards his mother with contempt, and only sees her tacky sweaters and kitsch decorations. In addition to these irritating surface details, there is also his parent's cherished mechanisms of manipulation and guilt. Confused by this love/hate relationship that obsesses him m …ore and more each day, Hubert drifts through the mysteries of adolescence - artistic discoveries, illicit experiences, the opening-up to friendship, and ostracism. The turbulent relationship between mother and son unfolds with a compelling combination of savage fury and melting affection. The stunning, semi-autobiographical directing debut of 20-year-old actor Xavier Dolan. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agesemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | friendshipmurderloveweddingangerdivorceblackmaildrug usedysfunctional familyguiltpoetrychildhoodinheritancegay love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolrestaurantbusbicycle |
| Characters: | parent child relationshipsingle motherfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendteenage boyteacherstudentgay sexdancerreference to godgay kisslittle boymother …homosexualityteacher student relationshipcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay student (See All) |
| Story: | teen angstmale nudityflashbackbare chested malecigarette smokingdancingknifechaseshowertelephone callcell phonebeatingunderwearfood …mirrorface slapslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerundressingletterpaintingliecafemarijuanareference to jesus christclassroomrivertelephonef wordgay slurcookingvideo cameramontageeatingsubwayapologylibrarycoming outfantasy sequencepay phonewritten and directed by cast memberdollmanipulationpursuitobscene finger gesturehatesingle parentchessrunawayclaim in titlepot smokinglgbtlooking at oneself in a mirroroverallsrebellionhome moviereconciliationboxer shortsbackpackkickingrejectiontime lapse photographyschool uniformgay sonboarding schoolmale male kissbriefsbrushing teethphoto albumvideo tapegay bashingvideo storeadolescencedvdvacuum cleaner17 year olddomineering motherschool principal16 year oldgay clubdivorced parentsoverbearing motherinner title cardbipolar disorderwashing dishesreference to bugs bunnyreference to james deanreference to buddhalove hate relationship7 year oldreference to leonardo dicaprioboys' bathroompublic schoolmother son conflictlove hatebegins with a quotemale homosexualityreference to jackson pollockmother slaps sonreference to jean cocteaucontemptreport cardreference to christmasimaginary worldsaint lawrence riverspeed the drugwriting contestthrowing a telephone (See All) |
This urban nightmare chronicles several days in the life of Caine Lawson, following his high-school graduation, as he attempts to escape his violent existence in the projects of Watts, CA.
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmcult filmblack comedyteen movie |
| Themes: | friendshipmurderdeathloverevengedrugsmoneybetrayalprisonpregnancyfeardrunkennessescapegangsterrobbery …angerpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiahumiliationexecutionhopedyingvengeancepolice brutalitynear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolgoreneo noirarchive footageaffection |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolhospitalcarurban settingpolice stationgas stationinner city |
| Characters: | single motherfamily relationshipsteenagerhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshippolice officerdetectivepolice detectivemuslimcousin cousin relationship …grandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshippolice chasepolice dog (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s1970s |
| Story: | number in titlebloodviolenceflashbackdogbare chested malegunfightcigarette smokingpartyknifechasethree word titlesurprise endingpistol …voice over narrationshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvarrestgunfightbrawlshootingvomitingheld at gunpointbeersunglassesinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chasegay slurorphanflashlightgangcaliforniadeath of frienddrug dealercocaineprisonerhouseno opening creditsanti herochild in perilcontroversyracial slurflash forwarddrug addictorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathproduct placementlightningstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderlong takehigh school studentloss of fatherpremarital sexthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutloss of motherprofanityshot in the armheroinhatesingle parentcrime bossmachismouzicard gamepokerstreetheavy rainslow motiontold in flashbackjail cellroman numeral in titlekicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodparking garagehonorstreet lifehomicidedrug dealingdrug overdosethugswitchbladestealing a carunderage drinkingdual wieldhatredconvenience storeescape attemptblack and white scenebible quoteghettoblood on shirtrainstormbarbecuerelease from prisonjuvenile delinquentethnic slurhustlerdesert eaglemarijuana jointgraduationstorehigh school teachercar drivingpistol whipfemale teacheroverdosekoreanvulgarityurban decaypolice interrogationn wordshot in the handsubmachine gundrive by shootingcarjackingblaxploitationtragic endingshrinefade to blackdreadlockssocial decayattempted robberygangstaslow motion action scenechild swearingchild with a gungangsta griphoodlumlatin americanchop shopdominoesdrive thrudeath of cousinconvenience store robberyurban violencemuslim convertice cream vanblack slangwatts riotschevrolet impala convertible (See All) |
Homeless veteran Bob 'Drillbit' Taylor manages to enjoy life anyhow and even saves some cash for his dream, an 'all-paid' move to Alaska, even if that may take many years. His dream comes within reach when clever nerd Wade, has fat friend Ryan 'T-dog' and cocky shrimp Jim, all new to high-school, ar …e bullied so badly by emancipated Filkins and his buddies that they advertise for a bodyguard. Only Drillbit seems affordable and not crazy, so he's hired and drains their pocket-money and home content. He's clueless how to protect them but gives them (bogus) self-defense classes. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen comedy |
| Themes: | friendshipbullyinghomelessness |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | los angeles californiaschoolschool bus |
| Characters: | teenagerteenage boyteacherbullysamurai sword |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | dreamcharacter name in titlenuditymale nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlefighttitle spoken by charactershowerpunched in the faceswordbare buttfightingpublic nuditylocker room …bodyguardhigh school studentnerdstealingsevered fingervoice over letterprison cellpublic humiliationlyingmale in showerhappy endinghit in the facebully comeuppance14 year oldboy with glasses18 year oldhazingfinger cut offhouse partypawnshopwoman in a bikinihoboinfiltrationimplied sexteenager fighting adultgeneration yrappingthree friendsfirst day of schoolkicked in the ballsfriendship between teensfrat packfat boypawn shopreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartyoung romanceadult child friendshippanhandlingteen partyfat kidreference to tupac shakurthrowing something at someonereference to blade runnerhigh school lifereference to cap'n crunchhigh school bullyhit with a lamprap battlelarge houseteen bullyingmoocherpunched in the backlearning to fightwearing identical clothing (See All) |
With an absent father and a withdrawn and depressed mother, 17 year-old Ree Dolly keeps her family together in a dirt poor rural area. She's taken aback however when the local Sheriff tells her that her father put up their house as collateral for his bail and unless he shows up for his trial in a we …ek's time, they will lose it all. She knows her father is involved in the local drug trade and manufactures crystal meth, but everywhere she goes the message is the same: stay out of it and stop poking your nose in other people's business. She refuses to listen, even after her father's brother, Teardrop, tells her he's probably been killed. She pushes on, putting her own life in danger, for the sake of her family until the truth, or enough of it, is revealed. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy |
| Themes: | friendshipmurderdeathloverevengekidnappingmoneydrinkingdeath of fatherpovertydrug useillnessmental illnesshopecourage …huntingmurder of fathermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolneo noirnightmare |
| Locations: | schoolbarforestsmall townwoodsrural settingpolice stationfarmpolice car |
| Characters: | policemanfemale protagonistteenage girlmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationship …girlbabysister sister relationshipsheriffuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipamateur detectiveteenager with a gun (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | teen angstdreamf ratedbased on novelviolencedoggunfightcigarette smokingphotographsingingpunctuation in titlesongtitle directed by femalebeating …corpsefoodhorsedrinklierifleapostrophe in titledead bodymarijuanabathroomneighborguitarsubjective cameraflashlightcookingaxedrug dealereatingbirdsearchprologueliarcharacter's point of view camera shotdollmissing personcover upactor shares first name with charactercourtdeath of brotherdisappearancethreatsuspicionpickup truckchainsawbarnguitaristgossipsevered handskateboardhonornicknametarget practiceu.s. armyconfrontationpet dogdeath threatrowboatblack and white sceneswampdeerpuppyphoto albumauctionpettriple f ratedbag over headmental breakdowngerman shepherdsnorting cocainefarmhousecattlesquirrelhillbillyhandtrampolinetitle same as bookbechdel test passedseason in titlefamily crisisclotheschild with gunchopping wooddrug tradebailbanjomissourisearch for fathermethamphetaminebody part in titlehayclothes linefamily photographplastic bagbloody mouthmarchingbreaking a car windowfiddlewomen fightpatriarchysleeping on a sofadead body in waterchild uses a gunfiddlerrocking horsegroceriescrystal methchickferrettelescopic rifleface woundsleeping in a chairbaby dollhands cut offwoodchipperhay baletoy horsefeeding a dogozark mountainsice packcombing someone's hairhanging laundrybaby car seatexpropriationmentally ill motherbanjo playerburned out buildingskinning an animalderelict houserotcmilitary drillout on bailpleading for helpsawing down a treejoining the armysnitchinggunnysackstring bandarmy recruiterbail bondcattle auctionparenting class (See All) |
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