teen comedy, June, is a unique representative of the teen genre in its handling of themes and characters. Juno was a smart little girl and the topic of teenage pregnancy remains a very sensitive topic to this day.
Without a doubt, there are very few adult films that deal with both serious and mature things and present them at the same time as comedy and drama. At the time of publication, Juno The film was a commercial and critical success, with screenwriter Diablo Cody even winning an Oscar for his work, but before and after there were similarly impressive and beloved films. favourite.
Easy A (2010) – Available on Sling TV
For actress Emma Stone, A point easily is a real breakthrough. she played a supporting role very bad And zombie landBut A point easily The film earned her a BAFTA Rising Star Award and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
The story is about a docile high school student who doesn’t stand out from the crowd. But after malicious rumors start circulating about her at school, she decides to use it to improve her social and financial situation.
Dope (2015) – Available on Prime Video, Google Play and iTunes
Despite achieving only modest commercial success, coat Warmly received by critics, this is possibly one of the best black-led adult comedies of recent years, with a cast that includes big names like LaKeith. Stanfield and Zoe Kravitz.
The story follows Malcolm, an enthusiast living in a tough neighborhood, who begins his adventure in Los Angeles when he and his friends are invited to an underground party.
The Edge of Seventeen (2016) – Available on Sling TV, DirecTV and TNT
Probably one of the best adult comedies of the 2010s. side seventeen is one of Hailee Steinfeld’s highly regarded roles even though her acting career is just beginning.
It tells the story of a high school student named Nadine whose best friend Krista starts dating her brother. As Nadine tries to get to know her best friend and her brother at the same time, she forms an unusual friendship with one of her teachers.
Submarine (2010) – available on IMDb TV, Mubi and Pluto TV
youth movies, submarine, It skillfully combines three different elements that make it unique: drama, humor and romance. In addition to the resounding success, the film also attracted attention with the soundtrack written and sung by Arctic Monkeys leader Alex Turner.
The film tells the story of a 15-year-old boy Oliver who wants to lose his virginity before his next birthday and break the relationship between his mother and her ex-lover.
Mid90s (2018) – Available on Prime Video and Kanopy
Actors trying to direct aren’t always successful, but as Jonah Hill’s first director, mid-1990s, was a critical and commercial success. The main character is played by Sunny Suljic who plays Yorgos Lanthimos The death of the sacred deer and will go on to be nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Picture in a Video Game God of War.
Suljic plays 13-year-old Stevie in ’90s Los Angeles, who begins spending time with older skaters in an attempt to escape his troubled home.
Eighth Grade (2018) – Available on Showtime, Kanopy and FuboTV
Another directorial debut (this time with Bo Burnham, who also wrote the screenplay), Eighth grade Many very heavy topics are covered, such as the impact of social media on the younger generation, mental illness and anxiety, sexuality and consent, and the development of one’s identity. The film was a commercial and critical success, and lead actress Elsie Fisher was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
The film follows middle school student Kayla, who struggles with anxiety at the end of eighth grade while trying to be accepted by her peers. As a way to deal with anxiety, Kyle posts inspirational vlogs while surfing social media.
Lady Bird (2017) – available on Netflix and Kanopy
Greta Gerwig’s solo directorial debut, bird woman It was a huge success both with critics and at the box office. The film went on to receive numerous nominations, including five Academy Awards in the main categories (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress, and Best Supporting Actress). best).
Set in Sacramento, California between 2002 and 2003, the story follows a high school student who calls herself “Lady Bird” as she navigates her life as she struggles with her mother, starts dating and plan for the future.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015) – Available on Prime Video, Google Play and iTunes
Although the box office results were mediocre, me and the count and the dying girl Critically acclaimed at the Sundance Film Festival, the film even received a standing ovation at its opening, and also won the American Drama Jury Award and the Film Audience Award. American television.
The film follows high school student Greg (who loves to imitate classic movies), his colleague and friend Earl (who imitates him), and their new friend and classmate who are diagnosed with the same disease. diagnosed with cancer.
500 Days of Summer (2009) – Available on Starz, DirecTV and FuboTV
Another directorial debut, this time by Mark Webb, who will go on to direct both ultimate Spiderman Movie, 500 days of summer was a huge hit and won a Golden Globe for Best Musical or Comedy and Best Actor for Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
The story is told through a non-linear narrative, and the title refers to the 500 days from the time the protagonist meets a young woman named Summer until the day he finally leaves her.
Rushmore (1998) – available on Sling TV
by Wes Anderson hurry One of the best adult comedies ever made, arguably launched the careers of Anderson and lead actor Jason Schwartzman while rebooting Bill Murray’s career and earning an Award nomination Oscar for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The story follows the eccentric 15-year-old Max Fischer and his wealthy industrial friend Hermann Blume, who both fall in love with the same elementary school teacher.