Best Coming of Age films

When this genre gets it right, they can always end up been some of the best films around. So just what films of Coming of Age genre do you highly rate.

Stand By Me (1985)- probably the most famous Coming of Age film. Deserving of the praise it gets, great performance from River Phoenix. The Ending always gets to me.

Dazed and Confused (1993)- Still think it's just about Richard Linklater's best film imo. Just a rewatchable film with well written characters, great acting and awesome soundtrack.

Heathers (1988)- one of the darker coming of age 80's films, but one of ones that's aged better then most.

The Perks of Being A Wallflower (2012)- a film which even Emma Waston can't ruin. A lot darker and downbeat then many would think. Logan Lerman is fantastic in this in a tough role. Great soundtrack

Y Tu Mama Tambien(2001)- a more adult coming of age film, with a touch of sadness underneath all the sex and gross humor.

Blue is the Warmest Color (2013)- like the above film, a bit of a more adult coming of age film but still shows the first dawning of sexuality and love.

The Kings of Summer (2013)- a underrated coming of age film, that has the laughs but has the growing pains and a touching ending. Nick Robinson is excellent in this (also check out Love Simon for another great performance from him).

The Way Way Back (2013)- Another underrated coming of age gem from 2013. Great performance from Steve Carrell is a villainous role, also Sam Rockwell is great. Liam james is a great lead, and Toni Collette as always is great. This is a lot darker then most Coming of age films.

Fucking Amal (1998)- probably unknown by most, but this Coming of age Swedish film about two teenage girls falling in love. Is sweet without been over sappy, funny, touching. Love too that all the actors are played by teens and it has one of the best endings in any coming of age film ever imo.