Eighth Grade, Dazed and Confused, Lady Bird, and 17 other movies that show what it's really like to be a teenager.
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Being a teenager is a messy journey full of extreme highs and lows. While most would agree there is no shortage of movies about teens, these stories can often feel like they were crafted by people who have never actually had a conversation with someone in that age range — or, featureEven the most beloved teen movies often feel entirely over-the-top in how they depict this unique period of life onscreen.
*And, yes, before you point it out yourself, many of the titles included below feature actors who are in their 20s playing teenagers . Nonetheless, we believe they still accurately reflect the modern teen experience.
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